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La Rochelle Beats Lions 31-14 With Bonus-Point Try

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 11:13 PM UTC · How we work

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La Rochelle Defeats Lions

La Rochelle defeated South Africa's Lions 31-14, earning a bonus-point try.
A minute’s silence honored Hyron Andrews and his No. 5 jersey was displayed on the pitch.
Dillyn Leyds and Salmaan Moerat gave a jersey to Lions coach Ivan Van Rooyen.
Leinster opened their pool with a 48-23 bonus-point win over Clermont, Sam Prendergast scoring 16 points.
Stormers thrashed Bristol Bears 49-12 in Cape Town, converting all seven tries.

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Andrews Found Dead

French gendarmerie said Andrews was found dead in a shower cubicle at the Atalante-Relais Thalasso hotel.
Prosecutor Arnaud Laraize reported Andrews took a hammam session an hour before his death.
Officials opened an investigation and autopsy, noting no evidence of third-party involvement.
Andrews’ entourage said he showed no health problems in days before his death.
Sale Sharks director Alex Sanderson recalled Andrews’ charismatic personality and integration into the Manchester community.

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La Rochelle Defeats Lions

La Rochelle defeated South Africa's Lions 31-14, earning a bonus-point try.
A minute’s silence honored Hyron Andrews and his No. 5 jersey was displayed on the pitch.
Dillyn Leyds and Salmaan Moerat gave a jersey to Lions coach Ivan Van Rooyen.
Leinster opened their pool with a 48-23 bonus-point win over Clermont, Sam Prendergast scoring 16 points.
Stormers thrashed Bristol Bears 49-12 in Cape Town, converting all seven tries.

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