RIP Sean Wainui
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Sean would be one of nicest young men i have had the privledge of interviewing during my time as a contractor at NZME, so respectful and so much mana within the NZ Rugby community.
Always gave you his time ,the memories i have of this young man are so clear it was like it happened yesterday ..
His mihi to Ross Wright when the Northland prop played his 100th game was sensational, beautifully fluent in Te Reo MÄori , you could have heard a pin drop while Sean addressed the room.
And being good friends with his dad Peter brings it home even more so having watched this young man grow up to be a special individual.
Gone far too soon.Me Ćku whakaaro ki te whÄnau pani i tÄnei wa pĆuri .
Me te aroha tino nui atu,moe mai ra e SeanđđŒ -
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GALLAGHER CHIEFS AND BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS JOINT STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SEAN WAINUI
The Gallagher Chiefs and Bay of Plenty Steamers would like to jointly express their sincere condolences and deep sorrow at the tragic passing of Sean Wainui.
Gallagher Chiefs CEO Mike Collins said the thoughts and support of players and staff at both organisations were with Seanâs wife Paige, children Kawariki and Arahia, and their wider whÄnau.
âWe are all thinking of Seanâs whÄnau as we collectively deal with what has been a massive shock for the players and staff of the Chiefs,â Collins said.
âSean has been a hugely popular and influential figure at the Chiefs and a role model for our young players on and off the field since he came to the club in 2018. Our club will not be the same without him and he will be sorely missed by us all.â
Bay of Plenty Rugby CEO Mike Rogers said: âA time will come when we can celebrate Seanâs immense contribution to rugby, but our priority right now is supporting Seanâs wife and children as best we can at what is an extremely difficult time. Although Sean hadnât been with Bay of Plenty for long, he had made a huge impression on everyone and stamped his influence and personality on our environment on and off the field.â -
still shocked! a man of Mana. RIP Sean
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https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159751026902210&id=44646322209
A little tribute video the Chiefs put together.
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@steven-harris said in RIP Sean Wainui:
Sean would be one of nicest young men i have had the privledge of interviewing during my time as a contractor at NZME, so respectful and so much mana within the NZ Rugby community.
Always gave you his time ,the memories i have of this young man are so clear it was like it happened yesterday ..
His mihi to Ross Wright when the Northland prop played his 100th game was sensational, beautifully fluent in Te Reo MÄori , you could have heard a pin drop while Sean addressed the room.
And being good friends with his dad Peter brings it home even more so having watched this young man grow up to be a special individual.
Gone far too soon.Me Ćku whakaaro ki te whÄnau pani i tÄnei wa pĆuri .
Me te aroha tino nui atu,moe mai ra e SeanđđŒGreat post bro.
Aroha and prayers to his whanau.
I remember watching him in that pretty talented u20s team that won the juniors World Cup in 2015.
I was excited when the Saders picked him up given he had good size and could play a bit of wing and centre. For whatever reason it didnât work out and he found a home with the Chiefs and his game took a step up.
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Only know him from watching Super Rugby, but he always seemed to have a presence on the field and the more I read of him today, the more I understand that he was a pretty special bloke off the pitch as well.
Really, really tragic news and far too young to leave us. Thoughts and prayers to his family. RIP.
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@stargazer it's quite heartbreaking watching that and other tributes, particularly those speaking of and showing his young family.
Very sad day indeed. đ„
