Japanese rugby club Kyuden Voltex have confirmed the tragic death of forward Saimoni Vuilagi at the age of just 26
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
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Press Association
13:54, 08 Aug 2026
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died after training in Japan, with symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke. Learn more…
The 26-year-old fell ill after a team practice in Fukuoka on Monday.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi has died of suspected heatstroke after a training session in Japan. He was 26.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suffering from suspected heat stroke following a training session in Japan.
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Saimoni Vunilagi, who plays for Kyushu KV in the second division, was taken to hospital after team practice.
Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke at training in Japan
