French Court Sentences Rugby Players to 12–14 Years for Gang Rape

Three former Grenoble rugby players were convicted of raping a 20-year-old woman in 2017, with two others sentenced for failing to intervene.

The Gironde Court of Assizes sentenced Loïck Jammes and Denis Coulson to 14 years in prison and Rory Grice to 12 years for gang rape committed in 2017.
Two other former players, Chris Farrell and Dylan Hayes, received suspended sentences for failing to assist the victim during the assault.
The case, which followed a two-week trial, centered on the issue of consent and included intense, closed-door proceedings.
Defense lawyers announced plans to appeal the convictions, calling the sentences excessively harsh and requesting release for their clients during the appeal process.
The verdict is being described as a historic moment, sending a strong message about accountability and consent within the rugby community and beyond.