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Former Sale lock Andrews dies suddenly, aged 31

FORMER Sale Sharks second row Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France, where his Lions team were preparing for yesterday’s Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle. A statement from SA rugby said Andrews “passed away tragically, following an accident” and that…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:59 AM
Former Sale lock Andrews dies suddenly, aged 31
Key Things to Know
  • Former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews has died suddenly at the age of 31.
  • Andrews tragically passed away following a fall at a team hotel in France.
  • The Lions were in France preparing for a Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sale Sharks second row Hyron Andrews has died suddenly at the age of 31 following an accident in France. Andrews was with his Lions squad as they prepared for a Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. According to a statement from SA Rugby, the South African forward passed away after falling at the team's hotel.

Andrews had spent the previous two seasons competing in England with Sale Sharks before returning to South Africa to join the Lions. Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, describing the organization as heartbroken by the loss of the gifted player.

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