Former Australia rugby captain Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to two years in prison by a French court for misusing corporate assets during his time as club president of Narbonne.

Former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in jail after a French court on Friday found him guilty of misusing corporate assets while president of French club Narbonne.

Former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was handed a two-year prison sentence by a French court on Friday after being found guilty of misusing corporate funds. "I have submitted to the court both serious procedural issues and evidence that would allow Rocky Elsom to be acquitted,