Awful new this morning as New Zealand rugby star Sean Wainui has died in a car crash the Chiefs centre and U20’s All Black was only 25 years of age and was a fine rugby player. Sean Wainui died in a car crash on Monday, plunging New Zealand rugby into mourning. He died in a single-vehicle accident when his vehicle hit a tree, police said. New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark said his death is “a dark day for rugby”
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Terrible news this morning as we hear of the passing of Sean Wainui. Rest in Peace😢 pic.twitter.com/e2Kdyx1mrU
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) October 18, 2021
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @ChiefsRugby, @BOPRugby and Māori @AllBlacks Sean Wainui. 💔
Our thoughts are with his Whānau, friends and all those in the rugby community who knew him at this time.
You’ll be missed Sean, fly high 🕊 pic.twitter.com/OwYJeW0ZJ9
— Hurricanes Rugby (@Hurricanesrugby) October 18, 2021
In memoriam Sean Wainui (1995-2021). pic.twitter.com/XCMGJZf4uE
— AC Fick (@acfick72) October 18, 2021
Don’t know how I missed this. This made my day. Teach them young. pic.twitter.com/67HL7HdfcQ
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) June 27, 2020