Tributes have poured in for South African lock Hyron Andrews, who died on Friday in France at the age of 31.
He passed away on the eve of the Lions’ Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle.
Andrews joined the Pride from the Sale Sharks ahead of this season and appeared in all three of their URC matches.
He previously represented the Durban-based Sharks from 2015 to 2024, and made two appearances for the Junior Springboks in 2015.
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LIONS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF STAR LOCK
With broken hearts, we mourn Hyron Andrews, a cherished member of our Lions family. Our thoughts are with Maiglin, Hendrix, Emerson and the entire Andrews family.
Rest in peace, Hyron.
Full statement: https://t.co/V8WppYBnPk https://t.co/lrVV5xLBqk
— Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) October 16, 2026
Everyone at Sale Sharks is devastated to learn of the death of our former player Hyron Andrews.
Hyron was a much-loved member of the squad during his time with us and everyone at the club is united in sending their love, thoughts and heartfelt condolences to his wife Maighlin, their beautiful boys and the rest of his family and friends and everyone at Lions Rugby.
— Sale Sharks
(@SaleSharksRugby) October 16, 2026
The Sharks Rugby Club is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Hyron Andrews.
Hyron spent more than a decade as part of the Sharks family, making a valued contribution to the club throughout his career.
Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his wife Maighlin, his young sons, friends, current and former teammates and everyone at the Lions during this incredibly difficult time.
Rest in peace, Hyron
— Sharks Rugby Club (@SharksRugby) October 16, 2026
Rugby is a family.
Today we stand together in mourning. On behalf of everyone at the Vodacom Bulls, we extend our deepest condolences to the 10Bet Lions @LionsRugbyCo family during this incredibly difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.
https://t.co/ZOMBlF3FTP
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) October 16, 2026
Our thoughts are with Hyron Andrews’ family, friends and everyone at the @LionsRugbyCo following his untimely passing. The rugby family mourns with you. 🤍 #inittogether https://t.co/S7pJ7737r1
— DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) October 16, 2026
SA Rugby mourns the untimely passing of Lions and former Junior Bok and Sharks lock Hyron Andrews – more here: https://t.co/kbh7pTjLLp https://t.co/SlhZtSp3Ct
— Springboks (@Springboks) October 16, 2026
Le Club adresse ses plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, à ses proches, à ses coéquipiers, au staff et à l’ensemble de la famille des @LionsRugbyCo.
— Stade Rochelais (@staderochelais) October 16, 2026
Rest in perfect peace, Hyron Andrews
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— BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) October 16, 2026
Everyone at EPCR is deeply saddened by Hyron Andrews’ passing. Our most heartfelt condolences go to Hyron’s family, friends and everyone at 10Bets Lions.
A moment’s silence will be held ahead of every Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup match this weekend.
— Investec Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) October 16, 2026
Everyone at Edinburgh Rugby is deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of 10bets Lions player Hyron Andrews.
Our heartfelt condolences go to Hyron’s wife, Maiglin, their young sons, and the entire Andrews family, as well as to his teammates, coaches and everyone at the Lions at this incredibly difficult time.
The thoughts of the whole Edinburgh Rugby family are with you all.
— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) October 16, 2026
Everyone at Irish Rugby is saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Lions player Hyron Andrews.
Our thoughts are with his family, the Lions team and the wider South African rugby community at this time. May he rest in peace.
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) October 16, 2026
All of us here at Leinster Rugby are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Hyron Andrews. A fierce competitor, he will be missed across the rugby community
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
— Leinster Rugby (@leinsterrugby) October 16, 2026
We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic passing of @LionsRugbyCo player Hyron Andrews in France ahead of tomorrow’s game against @StadeRochelais.
Such desperately sad news — sending our love to his family, friends, team-mates & everyone at @LionsRugbyCo
https://t.co/TkgAJcHDEc
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 16, 2026
Everyone at PREM Rugby and our clubs is deeply saddened by the passing of Hyron Andrews and we extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends.
Our thoughts are also with Hyron’s teammates past and present, everyone at the Lions and Sale Sharks, and the wider South African rugby community at this very difficult time.
Rest in peace, Hyron
— PREM Rugby (@premrugby) October 16, 2026
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