RIP Sean Wainui
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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 Sean’s wife Paige, children Kawariki and Arahia, and their wider whānau.
“We are all thinking of Sean’s whānau as we collectively deal with what has been a massive shock for the players and staff of the Chiefs,” Collins said.
“Sean 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.”
Bay of Plenty Rugby CEO Mike Rogers said: “A time will come when we can celebrate Sean’s immense contribution to rugby, but our priority right now is supporting Sean’s wife and children as best we can at what is an extremely difficult time. Although Sean hadn’t 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.” -
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 Māori , 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 Ōku whakaaro ki te whānau pani i tēnei wa pōuri .
Me te aroha tino nui atu,moe mai ra e Sean🙏🏼Great 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 didn’t 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. 😥
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@kirwan said in RIP Sean Wainui:
@stargazer said in RIP Sean Wainui:
Video in article:
Jeez, that was a tough watch.
Really was. Always tough losing a mate
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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.”
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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.
