Hyron Andrews dies ahead of Champions Cup match in La Rochelle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Hyron Andrews, a 31-year-old South African rugby player, died at the Johannesburg Lions' team hotel in La Rochelle on October 16. His death has been confirmed as an accident following a fall. Andrews recently joined the Lions after previously playing for Sale Sharks, where he made 45 appearances. The Lions will proceed with their Champions Cup match against La Rochelle in his honor, with a minute's silence planned at all fixtures in the opening round. The rugby community has expressed deep condolences following the news of his passing.
- •Hyron Andrews died on October 16 in La Rochelle, France.
- •He was a recent addition to the Johannesburg Lions.
- •Andrews had previously played for Sale Sharks, making 45 appearances.
- •The Lions will honor him at their Champions Cup match.
- •A minute's silence will be observed in his memory at all fixtures.
- 3:26 PMESPN Rugby — Hyron Andrews, SA rugby player, dies aged 31
- 2:33 PMBBC Sport — Former Sale Shark lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
"The Lions rugby team have confirmed South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died on the eve of their Champions Cup match with La Rochelle in France.
"Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
Sources
External links- ESPN RugbyOct 16, 2026, 3:26 PMHyron Andrews, SA rugby player, dies aged 31
The Lions rugby team have confirmed South African rugby player Hyron Andrews has died on the eve of their Champions Cup match with La Rochelle in France.
- BBC SportOct 16, 2026, 2:33 PMFormer Sale Shark lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
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