In today’s rugby news, Louis Rees-Zammit inspires a star’s NFL move while a disgraced international faces fresh legal troubles after a drunk driving incident.
Montpellier: So, today’s rugby news is buzzing! Louis Rees-Zammit is making waves, inspiring Aaron Sexton to jump from rugby to the NFL. Sexton, who plays for Ulster, is all set to join the NFL’s 2025 International Player Pathway Program. He credits Rees-Zammit’s journey as a big reason for his leap into American football.
It’s pretty cool, right? Sexton shared that he always thought he had the speed for it, especially after racing against some top sprinters. Now, he’s training hard, hoping to catch the eye of NFL teams just like Rees-Zammit did.
But it’s not all good news in rugby today. Mohamed Haouas, a prop for France and Montpellier, has been arrested again. Reports say he was caught drunk driving in Montpellier. This comes right after he signed a new two-year deal with his club. Not a great look!
Apparently, he was found unconscious at the wheel, and his blood alcohol level was way over the limit. He’s been released but will face court next year. This isn’t his first run-in with the law, either. He had a previous conviction for assaulting his wife, which led to a canceled contract with another club.
On a brighter note, Josh van der Flier from Ireland has been named the player of the Autumn Nations Series. He played a key role in Ireland’s matches, scoring tries and showing off his skills. Fans voted for him, and he narrowly beat out South African star Cheslin Kolbe.
And former England player Ben Cohen shared some deep thoughts about life after rugby. He said he’d trade his World Cup medal for a degree, wishing he had a solid skill set for life after sports. He’s now working with his old teammates to help others transition into new careers after rugby.
