South Africa rugby player Hyron Andrews dies in France ahead of Champions Cup game
4 sources·Updated October 16, 2026

Hyron Andrews death
Covered by 4 sources
- 7NEWS Australia·7h agoRugby star Hyron Andrews dies suddenly aged 31
The 31-year-old’s body was found in a shower and he could not be revived.
Read at 7NEWS Australia → - Stuff NZ·7h agoSouth African rugby player dies after failed resuscitation attempt at French hotelRead at Stuff NZ →
- Guardian Sport·16h agoLions lock Hyron Andrews dies at team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle
SA Rugby said Andrews fell at hotel in tragic accident Squad will play on Saturday to honour teammate Tributes have been paid to Johannesburg Lions’ Hyron Andrews after he died in the team hotel on the eve of their Champions Cup game against La Rochelle. Andrews, 31, who also…
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