# La Rochelle and Lions honor Hyron Andrews

> Lions and La Rochelle pause to honor Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at 31.
- Title: La Rochelle and Lions honor Hyron Andrews · The Rugby Paper
- Summary: Lions and La Rochelle pause to honor Hyron Andrews, who died suddenly at 31. Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/495265/former-sale-lock-andrews-dies-suddenly-aged-31
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-10-18T02:59:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hyron andrews, lions, la rochelle, sale sharks, champions cup, rugby, sports
## Hyron Andrews dies suddenly
Lions and La Rochelle observed a minute's silence before their Champions Cup clash after former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31.

> Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France on Friday aged 31
## Andrews' death details
Andrews was found unconscious in a shower cubicle at a hotel on Ile de Re, where emergency services confirmed he died after cardiac arrest.

> the player was found unconscious in a shower cubicle at a hotel on the Ile de Re
## Lions' tribute
Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli called Andrews a 'gifted rugby player' and 'cherished member of our Lions family', extending deepest sympathies to his family.

> We are heartbroken by the passing of Hyron. He was not only a gifted rugby player, but also a cherished member of our Lions family
## Sale Sharks' statement
Sale Sharks expressed devastation over Andrews' death, stating he was a 'much-loved member of the squad' and sending condolences to his family.

> Everyone at Sale Sharks is devastated to learn of the death of our former player Hyron Andrews
## Key takeaway

Former Sale Sharks player Hyron Andrews died suddenly in France at age 31, prompting Lions and La Rochelle to observe a minute's silence before their Champions Cup match.