15-Year-Old French Rugby Player Dies After Tackle

In a tragic incident, a 15-year-old rugby player has died in France after suffering the consequences of a tackle. Nicolas Haddad was injured during his team’s match, Rugby Club Toulonnais, against Bastia on Saturday in Corsica. He was struck in the head by the knee of an opposing player during a duel, which led to a cardiac arrest.

First aid was administered on the field, according to reports from French media. The young athlete was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

„With infinite sorrow, we inform you of the death of Nicolas Haddad,“ his club announced on Tuesday. „All our prayers go to the family, who wishes to keep their privacy.“