Samoan rugby player Kelly Meafua dies after jumping from bridge in France

Meafua's club Montauban is in shock after the player died after jumping into the river Tarn

A rugby club has been left in shock after Samoan back row forward Kelly Meafua died after jumping from a bridge into the river Tarn hours after playing in a French second division match.

Meafua's club Montauban confirmed the 32-year-old had not survived the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning despite the efforts of a teammate.