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Jeremy Marty
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Jan 9, 2025 at 4:41 p.m.
The news is dense on the oval planet this Thursday January 9. In Scotland, the Montpellier player was convicted by the courts. Still in the legal aspect, Oyonnax spoke about the future of Rory Grice and Chris Farrell.
In the Top 14, Camille Chat could find a new base for him, while a referee is considering retirement and the staff of the XV of France will not take long to announce its first list for the 6 Nations Tournament… Here is a summary of the major rugby news of the day.
Stuart Hogg found guilty
While he had pleaded guilty before the Scottish courts to harassment and domestic violence against his former partner, Stuart Hogg now knows his sentence. The rear or opener of the MHR is sentenced to one year of community service.
The 32-year-old international (100 caps) will also be monitored for a year and the ban on approaching or contacting his ex-wifewith whom he had four children, over five years. Stuart Hogg was also given a five-year non-harassment order and a fine of 600 pounds (723 euros) after breaching his bail conditions during a previous return to Scotland.
Oyonnax separates from Rory Grice and Chris Farrell
Last December, the rape trial of former Grenoble players delivered its verdict on December 13. Among them, Rory Grice and Chris Farrell were sentenced to 12 years in prison, for the first, and 4 years, two of which were suspended for the second.
This Thursday, another ax falls on the two players who played in Oyonnax this season. In a press release, the Ain club announced “ terminate the contracts of Rory Grice and Chris Farrell » after “having become aware of the criminal convictions handed down against the two players. »
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Camille Chat will have a choice
Dismissed and then released from his contract with Racing 92, because of behavior deemed inappropriate, Camille Chat can now sign wherever he pleases. Obviously, the profile of the international hooker (33 caps) who has just celebrated his 29th birthday on December 18, risks attracting envy.
According to information from Midi Olympique, the native of Auxerre is already the target of three Top 14 teams. Clermont, Bayonne and Vannes would welcome the arrival of the one who discovered the French elite in 2015. The Bayonnais and the Auvergnats would have been the first to approach Camille Chat’s entourage. It remains to be seen what direction the player will want to take his career in the coming weeks.
The first list of the Blues for the Tournament approaching
The 6 Nations Tournament is fast approaching. On January 31, the Blues will face Wales to launch the 2025 edition. But before thinking about the duel against the Welsh, Fabien Galthié will announce his group of 42 players on January 15 as announced by the FFR.
The selected players will prepare for the initial meeting on January 19 at Marcoussis. Seriously injured during the last RCT match, Charles Ollivon will miss his turn, as will Gaël Fickou, injured in the thumb, and Jonathan Danty, who is treating his knee.
An Irish referee hangs up… because of criticism?
The job of a referee is not easy every day. Often targeted by players, coaches and supporters, the men with the whistle must have broad shoulders to endure the frustration of the many players in rugby. Obviously, this pressure got the better of the Irishman Chris Busby who should end his professional career.
According to the media The 42, the one who should normally participate in the 6 Nations Tournament as an assistant will step back. A decision which follows criticism from international winger (24 caps) Mark Hansen against him after Connacht’s defeat against Leinster.
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