England rugby star James Haskell has told fans that he's not dead.

Recently, stories have been circulating on social media claiming the flanker had taken a steroid overdose.

As well as playing rugby, the 31-year-old shares fitness videos online and DJs at student nights.

He's dismissed the latest rumours as "click bait" designed to sell "dodgy supplements" aimed at helping build muscles.

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"You may have seen there are quite a lot of fake news stories operating on Facebook," he said.

"That I died of a steroid overdose which is not true, that I died of a drug overdose which is not true, [or] that my career is over because I've got a naughty secret that I've been trying to sell some drugs.

"[Then] when you click on [the story] it tries to sell you drugs, which is bizarre.

"And [there's] also something about I've had to quit rugby and I've left everyone in my family and I've moved away.

"So just to make sure this is very clear: This is absolute rubbish."

James Haskell has become England's first choice flanker under coach Eddie Jones.

He plays his club rugby for Wasps and is recovering from a foot injury. He's expected back later this month, but he says he's definitely not dead.

"It's something called click bait where they use your name," he explains.

"Actually I feel pretty humble because the [same websites] use Tom Brady, a famous NFL player, and J.J. Watt, another famous NFL player.

"Now they've bunged my name in the mix, as if that's going to sell [their] dodgy supplements.

"So rest assured I'm not dead, I'm not disgraced and for those of you a little bit sceptical - we get drug tested all the time.

"And for those of you who wish I was dead - better luck next time."

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