Prefecture of Pyrénées-Orientales, southwest France
The trial over the March 2022 killing of Argentine rugby star Aramburu has opened in Paris. Two former rugby players, Loïc Le Priol and Romain Bouvier, face murder and attempted murder charges. A third defendant faces conspiracy-related charges, with the case expected to stretch over several weeks and a verdict due on Sept. 25.
Argentine rugby star Federico Martin Aramburu has been killed in a 2022 Paris bar shooting. In a Paris court, Loïk Le Priol has been sentenced to 27 years for murder and Romain Bouvier to 19 years for attempted murder, with Le Priol’s girlfriend receiving a suspended sentence for obstructing justice. The verdict follows CCTV evidence and testimonies; Aramburu’s family seeks justice for their loss.
Jamie Ritchie could make his Glasgow Warriors debut this weekend after a long injury lay-off. The Scotland back row has trained fully and is in line to feature against Benetton in Treviso, with coaches emphasising patience and timing in his comeback.