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Rugby star, 26, dies from suspected heatstroke after training session

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  • Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26S1
  • His devastated club have released a statementS2
  • Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.S3
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2mos Mirror

Rugby star, 26, dies from suspected heatstroke after training session

Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26

2mos Irishmirror

Rugby star dies from suspected heatstroke as club pays tribute

His devastated club have released a statement

2mos Thejournal

Rugby player in Japan dies of suspected 'severe heatstroke'

Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.

Rugby star, 26, dies from suspected heatstroke after training session

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What to know

  • Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26S1
  • His devastated club have released a statementS2
  • Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40C in recent weeks.S3
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Sources · 3 citations

S1 Mirror 1 report · EN
S2 Irishmirror 1 report · EN
S3 ThejournalLead 1 report · EN