Last Saturday's match, which was part of the Rugby Football League's 120th anniversary celebrations, was halted following a brawl that broke out after a Serbian official allegedly made contact with an Ireland player.

It is understood up to four players had been sent off in the build-up to the incident, which prompted the Irish team to walk off the field.

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The Rugby League European Federation launched an investigation and i n a statement t he Serbian Rugby League Federation said: "The Serbian Rugby League Federation deeply regrets what happened and the SRLF board have held several urgent meetings assessing the situation since.

"The main outcome is that SRLF has accepted the immediate resignation of national team coach Marko Jankovic, who is also suspended indefinitely from all positions pending a disciplinary procedure from the RLEF.

"Furthermore, SRLF wants to distance itself in all possible ways from an individual act which is contrary the true spirit of rugby league. We are committed to taking all measures to prevent similar behaviour of individuals in the future. We are determined to promote the values of the sport: fair play, sportsmanship, hard work and respect.

"SRLF reassures the rugby league public that this was an isolated incident. Even though this situation is a heavy blow to our organisation, we have an obligation to turn our attention to the upcoming crucial European Championship B game against Ukraine."

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