School Brawl Sparks Outrage An Auckland high school student was caught on video punching another teenager from behind in a brutal attack that escalated into a massive brawl between rival school sports teams. The incident occurred on the grounds of One Tree Hill College on Wednesday during a rugby league match between One Tree Hill and Otahuhu College teams. Condemnation from School Officials Neil Watson, principal of Otahuhu College, expressed his disappointment, stating that the students’ actions had “brought shame to our school.” Emma Beale, acting principal of One Tree Hill College, said that staff were taking the fight “very seriously.” Video Footage The video shows a shirtless student, believed to be from Otahuhu College, delivering a surprise punch to the head of another teen on a concrete path. The victim was then attacked by three other Otahuhu students who kicked and punched him while he was both on the ground and struggling to get up. Widespread Violence The fight quickly spread, with students from both schools engaging in hand-to-hand combat involving over 20 participants. Punches and kicks were exchanged, with students being knocked to the ground. Police Involvement Police have confirmed their awareness of the incident and stated that they would increase their presence near the school in the afternoon. No arrests have been made yet, but inquiries are ongoing. Background of the Match One Tree Hill College had hosted Otahuhu players for a rugby league match earlier in the day. However, the referee reportedly ended the match prematurely due to on-field fights between the teams. Initial Confrontation Prior to the massive brawl, the video shows an One Tree Hill College student preparing to fight another student. They were separated, but moments later, the shirtless student ran up behind the One Tree Hill student and punched him, triggering the large-scale fight. Aftermath Dozens of students gathered around, watching the chaos unfold. Some filmed the fight, while others tried to break it up and protect the injured. Disciplinary Measures Both One Tree Hill College and Otahuhu College have assured parents and the community that they will take appropriate disciplinary action against those involved. Watson stated that the necessary disciplinary measures would be taken with “relevant consequences.” Beale emphasized that the school was investigating the matter thoroughly and did not tolerate any violence.A video has emerged of a mass brawl involving players from One Tree Hill and Otahuhu College following a rugby league match. The incident happened on Saturday afternoon at Mountfort Park in Onehunga. The video shows players from both teams throwing punches and kicking each other. One player can be seen being knocked unconscious and lying on the ground. The brawl was broken up by security guards and police. Otahuhu College principal John Tamihere said the school was “deeply disappointed” by the incident. “This is not the behaviour we expect from our students,” he said. “We are working with the police to identify the students involved and will take appropriate disciplinary action.” One Tree Hill College principal Linda Fox said the school was also “very disappointed” by the incident. “We are working with the police to identify the students involved and will take appropriate disciplinary action,” she said. The New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) said it was “very concerned” about the incident. “We have been in contact with both schools and are working with them to investigate the matter,” a NZRL spokesperson said. “We do not condone violence of any kind and we will take appropriate action against any players or officials who are found to have been involved.”