17-Year-Old Rugby Player Cléa Menier Dies from Injury

Cléa Menier, a 17-year-old amateur rugby player who played in the back row for Union du Bassin Marmandais, tragically died after suffering an injury during an under-18s match against Agen Agglo Rugby. The incident occurred on Saturday, and she received immediate medical attention on the pitch before being transported to Pellegrin Hospital in Bordeaux, where she later died from her injuries.

The specific nature of the injury has not been disclosed by either her club or the French Rugby Federation (FFR). In a statement released on Thursday, Union du Bassin Marmandais expressed profound sadness over Menier's death, paying tribute to the emergency services that attended to her.

The club extended condolences to Menier’s family, friends, teammates, and coaches, describing the incident as a terrible ordeal. The FFR also conveyed its condolences, stating that Menier's death had deeply affected the entire rugby community and assured that efforts would be made to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident.