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Rugby scandal: Haouas receives prison sentence and fights for his career!
Mohamed Haouas receives a 20-day release from prison following his domestic violence conviction. Rugby news from September 3rd, 2025.
Rugby scandal: Haouas receives prison sentence and fights for his career!
Today, September 3, 2025, there is some big news from the world of rugby. The focus is on French international Mohamed Haouas, whose career was severely impacted by legal difficulties. After being convicted of domestic violence, the court has now granted him a 20-day sentence reduction. From September 14th he will no longer have to wear an electronic bracelet, making him competitive again for the coming season.
Haouas, who was recently sentenced to three months in prison for drink driving, is now causing a stir in rugby circles. According to actu.fr, his participation in the important match against Toulon in the Top 14 will not be affected. In a shocking verdict, he was also sentenced to a year in prison for domestic violence against his wife, which was deemed "unacceptable" and "incompatible" with the country's representation in international competitions by the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
The reactions of the sports community
The FFR has taken a clear stance and strongly condemned all forms of violence, especially against women. Serge Simon, Vice President of the FFR, has emphasized the need for consecutive action in such cases. It remains to be seen what impact these incidents will have on Haouas' career and his participation in the Rugby World Cup, which takes place in France next month. In another turning point, a planned club move from Montpellier to Clermont was canceled. Clermont explained that Haouas' behavior was not in line with the club's values, underlining the club's division.
The incident has also sparked a broader discussion about preventing violence in sports. At a time when awareness of this issue is growing, local rugby teams such as the Orange Raptors are actively working to reduce violence. As rc-oranien-raptors.de describes, team spirit, respect and fairness play a central role in rugby, and the sport is described as unifying and teaching children important values.
Contract extensions and injury concerns
Outside the controversy, there is also positive news from rugby. Mathieu Babillot, the Castres captain, has extended his contract until 2028 and is preparing for his 20th season with the club. His teammate Levan Chilachava will also stay at Castres until 2027. In Bordeaux, however, Matthieu Jalibert was declared fit for the first game of the 2025-2026 season against La Rochelle after undergoing an operation during the summer break. However, the team is struggling with several injuries, including Moefana, Lucu and Buros.
With all of these developments, the rugby world in northern Germany and beyond remains excited to see what headlines will follow in the coming weeks. Whether it will be marked by controversy or positive examples remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: sport has the potential to bring both joy and address important social issues.