Fijian rugby player dies from suspected heatstroke

Fijian rugby forward Saimoni Vunilagi, 26, has died from suspected heatstroke while playing for Japanese second-tier club Kyuden Voltex. He collapsed after a training session on Monday, August 3, 2026, and was hospitalised, but passed away on Friday morning despite medical treatment. Vunilagi had recently joined Kyuden Voltex from Japan Rugby League One side Tokyo Sungoliath.