New Zealand rugby star Connor Garden-Bachop dies at 25 after a "medical event"

Otago Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died at age 25 after an unspecified "medical event," New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.

Police said they were called to the scene of a sudden death in Christchurch on Monday evening. It is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.

"Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event and rugby's collective focus at this time is on supporting his family," New Zealand Rugby said in a statement.