Boyzone's Rihanna brawl

12-11-2008 12:01

Boyzone were involved in a drunken brawl with Rihanna's band in Australia.

The bust-up happened in Sydney after a member of the re-formed group - comprising Stephen Gately, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy - flirted with a girl in the 'Umbrella' singer's entourage.

It was over a girlfriend of one of Rihanna's band members

A source said: "Her boyfriend took offence and all hell broke loose with fists flying everywhere.

"The boys held their own despite being unsteady on their feet. Security came and broke it up. They all got a stern talking to."

Singer Stephen confirmed the incident, but said it had been sparked from a misunderstanding.

He told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Well, we did get into a fight - certainly more than a difference of opinion. We are keeping up that fine image of the Irish and too much alcohol.

"It was over a girlfriend of one of Rihanna's band members. We just wanted to chat and be friendly and this guy tried to rough us up.