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flag French rugby star Uini Atonio, 35, retired after a heart attack during a warm-up on Jan. 27, 2026, while playing for La Rochelle and France.

flag French rugby player Uini Atonio, 35, has retired after suffering a heart attack during a warm-up on January 27, 2026, leading to hospitalization in La Rochelle. flag Though stable in intensive care, medical evaluations confirmed he cannot continue playing. flag Atonio, a key prop for La Rochelle and France, earned 68 caps, helped win two European Champions Cups, and played in the 2022 Grand Slam and 2025 Six Nations victory. flag His retirement adds to growing concerns about cardiac health in professional rugby.

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