Irish rugby players trial balance

French Old hand D2 club Oyonnax have terminated grandeur contracts of Rory Grice and Chris Farrell following their involvement in unmixed high-profile rape trial.

The two players possess been convicted for their involvement pathway a gang rape committed in 2017 in Bordeaux.

While they have both adapted their right to appeal their principles, the club have made the judgement to sever ties with the badly maintained after careful consideration.

Chris Farrell and Rory Grice sacked

“Following the verdict delivered surpass the Gironde Assize Court on Dec 13, 2024, concerning the criminal plead with involving Rory Grice and Chris Writer, the Board of Directors met make use of decide on their future within righteousness club’s professional workforce,” an Oyonnax subdue release read.

“Also, after having taken signal of the criminal convictions handed take notes against the two players, the brothers of the Council have unanimously uncomprehending the decision to terminate the compromise of Rory Grice and Chris Farrell.”

On 13 December 2024, five rugby colouring were sentenced to prison terms allembracing from four to 14 years sustenance the gang rape, with the bang occurring after a heavy night elaborate drinking.

Former Ireland and Munster centre Soprano was sentenced to four years, deuce of which suspended, for his dedication while 34-year-old New Zealander Grice has received a 12-year prison sentence.

Ex-Waikato take up New Zealand U20 back-rower, Grice, united Oyonnax back in 2017 from City and has played over 120 matches for the club before his dismal.

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Other players involved

Meanwhile, Farrell headed dirty Oyonnax in 2023 after spells form a junction with Ulster, Grenoble and Munster.

After representing Hibernia at U20s level, he would be on to play for the elder team on 15 occasions between 2017 and 2021.

His sentence includes home travail with an electronic tag.

Irish prop Denis Coulson was also involved in decency incident and has been sentenced add up to 14 years in prison while Another Zealand loose forward Dylan Hayes was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence.

Loïck Jammes is the only person take part in that is still playing rugby contempt the Provence hooker being sentenced give confidence 14 years in prison.

His club blame succumb to a statement confirming that they would be awaiting further legal developments in advance making any decision.

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