RIP Sean Wainui

[cgrant]

Terrible news. Condolences to his family. He will be missed.

[Stargazer]

YouTube version:

[Victor Meldrew]

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.

[taniwharugby]

@stargazer it's quite heartbreaking watching that and other tributes, particularly those speaking of and showing his young family.

Very sad day indeed. 😥

[Billy Tell]

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[Stargazer]

Video in article:

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/10/rugby-codie-taylor-breaks-down-over-tragic-death-of-m-ori-all-blacks-star-sean-wainui.html

[Kirwan]

@stargazer said in RIP Sean Wainui:

Video in article:

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/10/rugby-codie-taylor-breaks-down-over-tragic-death-of-m-ori-all-blacks-star-sean-wainui.html

Jeez, that was a tough watch.

[Hooroo]

@kirwan said in RIP Sean Wainui:

@stargazer said in RIP Sean Wainui:

Video in article:

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/10/rugby-codie-taylor-breaks-down-over-tragic-death-of-m-ori-all-blacks-star-sean-wainui.html

Jeez, that was a tough watch.

Really was. Always tough losing a mate

[Daffy Jaffy]

[mrfc]

Moe mai ra Brother

[Bovidae]

Comments by Colin Cooper.

Wainui was not the quickest winger in elite rugby but never let the side down, Cooper said.

“High balls that went his way, we knew he'd catch them. You'd see him making big tackles – tackles that were important – and he was always very secure because he worked hard.

“He knew he didn't have top pace, so he relied on his aerobic ability. He could come off his wing and do extra work.
“That's why we loved him as coaches, because we trusted him.

“There were better players with more speed and agility, but he had the trust of the team.”

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/126721611/colin-cooper-pays-tribute-to-sean-wainui-he-was-great-for-rugby-and-great-for-moridom

[Yeetyaah]

A tribute to a fallen Chief

Tony Johnson pays tribute to fallen Chiefs and Maori All Blacks player Sean Wainui.

Tony Johnson spoke well in this.

[mikedogz]

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[Stargazer]

[Snollygoster]

Rugby star Sean Wainui's death investigated as 'suspected suicide': Coroner

[Machpants]

@snollygoster said in RIP Sean Wainui:

Rugby star Sean Wainui's death investigated as 'suspected suicide': Coroner

Shhiiiiiiiit

[Yeetyaah]

Even sadder news. Not gonna lie I heard some whispers but didn't give anything to them and won't comment on what I heard. I will say that this makes this harder for everyone involved and if you're feeling down and out to talk to someone you trust and get the help you need, easier said than done but once you get over the hurdle you will get better.

[Frank]

From afar, NZ has a bit of Twin Peaks vibe to it.
All smiles and stories about what a happy-go-lucky guy he was, so proud of his Maoritanga etc, next minute - suspected suicide.
Suddenly everyone resembles a stunned mullet.

[Stargazer]

@yeetyaah I've heard rumours, too, and I agree with you. All I'll say is that I feel even more sorry for his wife and children, if it's true.

I hope the media show some respect and keep their distance. This is not "material" for another clickbait story.

[Crucial]

That's really sad. I was hoping this wasn't the case but had my suspicions given the location.

I guess that if the police couldn't find evidence of loss of control then that's the suspected cause passed to the coroner.