Three rugby players bailed over serious match injury

Three rugby union players arrested after an opposition player was injured during a game have been released on bail, police said yesterday.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Sep 2010, 00:38 BST

Updated 22nd Sep 2010, 00:38 BST

Tuui Redrava, 30, was injured in an incident during a game between York Railway Institute and Doncaster Thornensians in York on Saturday afternoon.

His condition at Leeds General Infirmary has improved and he is no longer classed as critical, police said yesterday.

It is understood Redrava was playing for the York RI side when he was injured during an on-field incident. According to some reports, this was an altercation which broke out just before half-time.

North Yorkshire Police have given no further details about how the player came to be injured.

Three men, aged 19, 21 and 23 from Doncaster Thornensians were arrested and bailed in connection with the incident.