Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Behind the Lines Sportswriters discuss their careers and the work that inspires them. Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Rocky Elsom.Alamy Stock Photo Former Leinster player Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence by French court Elsom set to appeal sentence, with his lawyer saying he has evidence that would lead to an acquittal. 10.01pm, 14 Mar 2025 Share options FORMER AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN and Leinster player Rocky Elsom was handed a two-year prison sentence by a French court on Friday, which found him guilty of misusing corporate funds. The 42-year-old was also fined €100,000 — half of which was suspended — and ordered to pay €240,000 compensation to the liquidator of the Narbonne rugby club where he was president between 2015 and 2016. Former flanker Elsom, capped 75 times by the Wallabies, was convicted in his absence but was made the subject of an international arrest warrant. Advertisement Elsom’s lawyer Yann Le Bras said that he would appeal the sentence. “I have submitted to the court both serious procedural issues and evidence that would allow Rocky Elsom to be acquitted,” he told AFP. Prosecutors had demanded a three-year prison sentence and a €630,000 fine after facing trial for the second time. He had initially been handed a five-year sentence last year but was retried on appeal. French champions in 1936 and 1979, Narbonne were placed in receivership and relegated in 2018, after years of financial difficulties. Elsom told Australian media last year that he had been “scapegoated” for mismanagement of the club after he left, claiming Narbonne were successful on and off the field during his tenure. – © AFP 2025 Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Former Leinster player Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence by French court”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Former Leinster player Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence by French court”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... Rocky Elsom News in 60 seconds FreeIrish Eye Sykes on target as Bristol City edge out Norwich to move into Championship play-off places 18 mins ago FreeU20 Six Nations Ireland U20s fall to defeat in Italy; France win championship as Wales shock England 19 mins ago FreeDramatic finish Ed McGinity's last-gasp penalty save secures points for Shamrock Rovers 36 mins ago Galway United maintain hoodoo over Waterford - and last unbeaten record in league 55 mins ago Virus-hit Shelbourne salvage point against Cork City Paul Fennessy reports from Tolka Park FreeLeague of Ireland St Pat's show cutting edge to punish Bohs in front of biggest home crowd for two decades David Sneyd reports from Richmond Park FreeGet Well Soon Eddie Dunbar crashes out of Tirreno-Adriatico Concern for Munster as Nash goes for check-up on ankle injury FreeGreen army 'Incredibly special' - Ireland aim to put on a show for 30,000 travelling fans O'Brien and out-half Josh Ioane sign new Connacht deals €30 million man stars for Spurs, Chelsea and Rangers advance more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account