French rugby legend Christophe Dominici has died, aged 48

Christophe Dominici scores a try for France at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Former France winger Christophe Dominici has died suddenly, aged 48.

Dominici's former club Stade Français confirmed the news of Dominici's passing with "immense sadness and deep heartbreak", while the French rugby union (FFR) said the sport had lost a "legend and icon".