South African rugby player Hyron Andrews died in France on Friday, 16 October 2026, after a fall at his team's hotel, according to the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby). The 31-year-old Lions lock was preparing for his side's opening Investec Champions Cup fixture against Stade Rochelais. His death was announced the day before the match.
SA Rugby confirmed that Andrews died following an accident while on duty with his team. However, its statement did not establish a medical cause of death. Reports describing a suspected heart attack should therefore be treated separately from the official account.
