Student, 19, died hours after downing lagers and rum in rugby drinking game at uni University of Gloucestershire student, Sam Potter died from alcohol toxicity after taking part in a four-hour university rugby club initiation drinking game went wrong Sam Potter died after a university rugby club initiation drinking game went tragically wrong. (Image: PA) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.