Henry Pollock and England team-mate scrap as heated row erupts off the pitch

Tensions boiled over between Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers at half-time, sparking an altercation that carried off the pitch. After an on-field mass brawl, Northampton back-rower Henry Pollock was involved in a heated confrontation on the stairs heading to the changing rooms, where he was pushed by England teammate Freddie Steward and Leicester forward Ollie Chessum.

The initial clash erupted when Adam Radwan pushed Alex Mitchell, leading to a melee involving players such as Aaron Wainwright and Josh Kemeny. With Northampton leading 7-3, hostilities continued in the tunnel as Pollock delayed walking by pulling up his socks, drawing further forceful shoves from Steward and Chessum.