Hyron Andrews: Funeral details confirmed

Last month, much-loved South African rugby player Hyron Andrews passed away in tragic circumstances while on tour with the Lions, and on the eve of the team’s Champions Cup opener.

In an official statement, the cause of death was confirmed to be “a tear in the aorta (due to natural causes)”.

Following the medical examination and his body’s return to South Africa, the service arrangements for the late Hyron Andrews have been shared on behalf of his family.

Although there will be a public memorial service and celebration of life, the funeral service is private and some event details remain to be confirmed.

CONFIRMATION OF EVENTS CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF HYRON ANDREWS

Public Memorial Service

• Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
• Venue: VGK Hugeunot Church (Paarl)
• Time: 18:00

Private Funeral Service (Paarl)

• Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026

Celebration of Life

• Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
• Venue: Kings Park Stadium

The Andrews family has shared the following message:

“We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the messages of support and condolences following Hyron’s passing.

“As a family, we are deeply grateful for every message, call and gesture of kindness as we navigate this difficult time.

“Your love and support have carried us, and it means more than words can express.”

death found to be caused by an aortic dissection

According to the statement following Andrews’ autopsy, this “dissection most likely occurred on an aortic aneurysm”.

“The French authorities, who conducted the autopsy and, in whose care Hyron’s body currently remains, described the cause of death as ‘a tear in the aorta (due to natural causes), which led to a significant accumulation of blood within the sac surrounding the heart’,” the statement continued.

“The Andrews family asks for respect, privacy and patience during this difficult time as the repatriation process begins.

“A timeline for the return of Hyron’s body to South Africa has not yet been determined. Further information will be communicated when it becomes available and under the guidance of the family.”