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Former rugby player Andrews died of natural causes, autopsy finds

Hyron Andrews, a former Sale player, was found dead at his new team's hotel before a Champions Cup match.

At a glance

  • Andrews was discovered dead at his team's hotel before a Champions Cup fixture
  • Autopsy results confirm death from natural causes
  • The cause was a tear in an artery near the heart

Hyron Andrews, a former Sale rugby player, was found dead at his new team's hotel base ahead of a Champions Cup match. An autopsy has determined that he died of natural causes, specifically a tear in an artery around the heart.

Why it matters

The findings provide clarity following the unexpected death of a professional rugby player at a competition venue.

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