Cléa Ménier

Cléa Ménier was a French rugby player who died on 17 October 2026 at the age of 17. News of her death prompted an outpouring of grief across French rugby, with clubs and competitions observing tributes at matches the same weekend.

At the time of her death, detailed public information about Ménier's career, including which club or academy she played for, her position on the pitch, and her hometown, had not yet been confirmed by reputable sources. Reports so far have focused on the shock within the French rugby community rather than on a full account of her playing history, and this page will be updated as verified details become available.

Ménier's death at such a young age drew attention well beyond her own club or region, with the sport as a whole marking the loss. Teams held moments of tribute, such as a minute of silence or applause, before weekend fixtures following the announcement of her death, a common gesture in French rugby when a member of the rugby family dies, especially a young player.

No cause of death had been made public as of this writing. Reputable outlets had not reported the circumstances of her death, and no official statement from a club, federation, or family spokesperson detailing a cause had surfaced. Readers should treat any claims about the cause of death circulating online with caution until confirmed by Ménier's club, family, or the relevant rugby federation.

Because Cléa Ménier was 17 at the time of her death, she was still a minor, and reputable coverage of her life has so far been limited and respectful of her family's privacy. This page reflects only what has been verified in the earliest reports and will be expanded as more facts are confirmed.