Today's rugby headlines as international dies 'celebrating win' and Welsh rugby boss calls out integrity of URC
Here are the latest rugby headlines on Monday, May 9.
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Ex-NSW Waratahs star Kelly Meafua dies after jumping off a bridge
Former NSW Waratahs star Kelly Meafua has died after jumping from a bridge in France just hours after playing a match, despite a teammate's desperate attempts to save his life.
Samoan rugby player dies after jump from bridge
Samoan back row forward Kelly Meafua died on Friday night after jumping from a bridge into the river Tarn, AFP learned from a source close to his club Montauban, confirming reports in La Depeche du Midi.
Muere un jugador de rugby al saltar desde un puente al río mientras celebraba una victoria
Kelly Meafua, jugador del equipo de rugby de la ciudad de Montauban, en la segunda división francesa, murió en la noche del viernes al sábado al saltar desde un puente al río Tarn cuando celebraba con otros compañeros la victoria de unas horas antes frente al Narbona. En un mensaje colgado en su página de Facebook, la Unión Deportiva de Montauban (USM) comunicó la muerte de Meafua, que tenía 31 años, y habló de lo ocurrido como de un «drama» que ha sorprendido a todo el mundo.
Big Show names strongest WWE Superstar ever, not Brock Lesnar or Goldberg
WWE legend Big Show showed his admiration for John Cena, labelling him the strongest guy he ever faced in the business.
Champions Cup: Sale Sharks to rely on character for tough Racing 92 clash
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson believes his team’s character will be important when they face up to a high powered Racing 92 side in the Champions Cup this weekend.
Popular WWE star wants to make exciting NXT return
Ricochet has admitted he’d like to be the latest main roster name to work a programme in NXT.
United Rugby Championship: Munster seal play-off spot with bonus-point win over Cardiff
Munster booked their spot in the inaugural United Rugby Championship’s play-offs courtesy of a 42-21 bonus-point victory against Cardiff at Musgrave Park on Friday.