Fabien Galthié

Following the arrests in Argentina of Oscar Jegou and Hugo Auradou, accused of aggravated gang rape, Galthié was criticised for certain public statements and, later, for selecting them again after the case against them was dismissed (non-lieu), a decision subsequently upheld on appeal. In July 2026, while a further appeal was still under consideration, he stood by his decision to include them in the starting line-up.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Direct responsibility

Person targeted by the proceedings

Hugo Auradou et Oscar Jegou

Role of the person profiled

Protagonist not prosecuted

In 2026, following a period of tensions and criticism of the French national rugby team's coaching arrangements, Galthié confirmed the departures of Shaun Edwards and Vlok Cilliers and reorganised his staff. The press described a breakdown with part of the coaching team that had become inevitable.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Direct responsibility

During the 2021 Six Nations, a Covid outbreak affected the French rugby team and led to postponement of France–Scotland. It emerged that Galthié had left the health bubble, notably to attend his son's match, sparking strong controversy over compliance with the health protocol.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Personally implicated

Suspended by Montpellier in December 2014, Galthié brought employment tribunal proceedings against the club. In January 2017, the appeal decision awarded him 484 500 euros in compensation.

Attribution

Protagonist is the complainant

In October 2014, the LNR imposed a one-match ban on Galthié from the touchline and referees' dressing room following Montpellier–Stade Français, again for challenging officials' decisions.

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Documented

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Directly implicated

Following Toulon–Montpellier in February 2013, the LNR sanctioned Fabien Galthié for challenging officials' decisions: a ten-day ban from the bench and referees' dressing room, plus a 1 500-euro fine.

State of the evidence

Documented

Attribution

Directly implicated