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French teenage rugby player dies after on-field injury

A 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.

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BBC Sport reports that a 17-year-old amateur rugby player dies after suffering an on-field injury during a match for Union du Bassin Marmandais.

This sports story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French, Union and Bassin Marmandais.

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Location
France · Europe
Reported by
BBC Sport
First reported
Key names
French, Union, Bassin Marmandais
Section
Sports

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