- The Sharks Rugby Club announced the passing of former player Hyron Andrews, who spent over a decade with the club
- Andrews is survived by his wife Maighlin and his young sons, with the Lions also named among those affected by his death
- The Sharks shared a tribute on social media, extending condolences to Andrews' family, friends, and former teammates
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SOUTH AFRICA — The Sharks Rugby Club has mourned the death of former player Hyron Andrews, describing the loss as deeply saddening in a statement released on 16 October 2026.
Andrews spent more than ten years as part of the Sharks organisation, during which time he built a reputation as a valued member of the club. No cause of death has been disclosed.
Sharks pay tribute to Hyron Andrews
In a statement published on X, the Sharks extended their condolences to Andrews' wife, Maighlin, and his young sons. The club also acknowledged the grief of his friends, current and former teammates, and everyone associated with the Lions, the franchise Andrews was connected to at the time of his passing.
"The Sharks Rugby Club is deeply saddened by the passing of former player Hyron Andrews," the club wrote.
"Hyron spent more than a decade as part of the Sharks family, making a valued contribution to the club throughout his career."
Tributes directed at family and Lions community
The Sharks’ tribute also acknowledged the Lions, where Andrews had recently continued his professional career after returning from England. The reference reflected the connections he had maintained across South African rugby, from his lengthy stint in Durban to his latest chapter in Johannesburg.
The club extended its condolences to his wife, Maighlin, their young sons, friends and current and former teammates. The Sharks wrote:
“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.”
Andrews’ death on Friday, 16 October 2026, also prompted tributes from the wider rugby community. The Lions confirmed that their Champions Cup match against La Rochelle would go ahead on Saturday in honour of their teammate.
Lions coach turns to Rassie Erasmus’ advice after Bulls defeat
Briefly News previously reported that Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was preparing his 30-man squad for a demanding European tour after the team suffered a 57–15 defeat to the Bulls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
Van Rooyen said the Lions needed to regroup quickly ahead of their Investec Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle on Saturday, 17 October. The Johannesburg-based side would then face Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship.
The coach also drew on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ advice about the physical demands of playing consecutive high-intensity matches, explaining why squad rotation would be important during the tour.
Source: Briefly News
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