The parachute malfunctioned as the paratrooper, part of the pre-match entertainment, became stuck on part of the awning of the stadium roof.

The start of a rugby game in France was delayed on Sunday after a parachutist became entangled in the stadium roof prior to kickoff.

A parachutist was left dangling from a rugby stadium roof after crashing in France ahead of Sale's Champions Cup on Sunday, 6 April. Two parachutists delivered the match ball onto the pitch at the Stadium de Toulouse,