Scotland France rugby players questioned after Edinburgh sexual assault claim Police say inquiries established that no crimes were committed The French players sing the national anthem before the Six Nations match against Scotland. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty ImagesFrance rugby players have been questioned by police after a report of sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre following the national team’s game against Scotland. The report of sexual assault came in the early hours of Monday after Scotland beat the French team 32-26 in a Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Sunday. In a statement on Monday morning, the French rugby federation said: “The FFR confirms that some players are being questioned by the Scottish authorities. It was earlier reported that police were investigating a fight that broke out in a bar between the French players and Scotland fans.

Source: The Guardian February 12, 2018 12:51 UTC