The former Munster and Ireland centre Chris Farrell has been let go by Oyonnax after being involved in a sexual assault case.
Farrell, 31, received a four-year sentence, with two years suspended, for failure to prevent a rape crime.
Loick Jammes, 30, from France, was found guilty of rape and given a 14-year sentence.
Rory Grice, 34, from New Zealand, was found guilty of rape and given a 12-year sentence.
Fellow New Zealander 30-year-old Dylan Hayes was given a two-year suspended sentence for failure to prevent a crime.
On Thursday, Oyonnax confirmed the termination of Farrell and Grice’s contracts.
The club’s statement read: “Following the verdict delivered by the Gironde Assize Court on December 13, 2024 concerning the criminal case involving Rory Grice and Chris Farrell, the Board of Directors met to decide on their future within the club’s professional workforce.
“Also, after having taken note of the criminal convictions handed down against the two players, the members of the Council unanimously took the decision to terminate the contracts of Rory Grice and Chris Farrell.
“The club will not make any further comment on this matter.”