French rugby player Clea Menier dies following on-field injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Clea Menier, a 17-year-old amateur rugby player from Union du Bassin Marmandais, died after suffering an injury during an under-18 match against Agen Agglo Rugby. The incident occurred on Saturday, and despite receiving immediate medical attention on the field, she later died at Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux. The nature of her injury has not been disclosed. The Union du Bassin Marmandais expressed their profound sadness and support for Menier's family and teammates. The French Rugby Federation stated that this loss has deeply affected the rugby community and committed to understanding the circumstances surrounding the accident.
- •Clea Menier played as a back row for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
- •She died from injuries sustained during a match on Saturday.
- •Emergency services attended to her immediately at the scene.
- •Menier was later transported to Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux.
- •The French Rugby Federation plans to investigate the incident.
- 2:59 PMESPN Rugby — Teenager dies after 'accident' in U18s rugby match
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury
- 12:30 PMBBC Sport — French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury
"A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
"A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
"A 17-year-old amateur rugby player has died from injuries sustained during a women's match in France.
Sources
External links- ESPN RugbyOct 22, 2026, 2:59 PMTeenager dies after 'accident' in U18s rugby match
A 17-year-old amateur rugby player has died from injuries sustained during a women's match in France.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 12:30 PMFrench teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury
A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
- BBC SportOct 22, 2026, 12:30 PMFrench teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury
A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.
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