On Saturday June 12 this year Chiefs star Sean Wainui broke the Super Rugby record for tries in a single match with five against the Waratahs. Sean was a an absolute superstar, playing 53 games across the Chiefs and Crusaders, scoring 18 tries. Our thoughts are with the Wainui family, he will be sorely missed by the entire Super Rugby community. | Super Rugby Pacific

20 reactions | We pay our respects to Sean Wainui, a shining star who tragically passed away this year  | Stan Sport Rugby | Facebook

Big aroha to the Wainui whānau. 🖤💔💛 | The Crowd Goes Wild

Representatives of New Zealand Rugby, and the various teams Sean Wainui played for during his career paid tribute to the 25 year old at Mangatū Marae today near Gisborne. Among the mourners were the Ngāti Porou East Coast team, whose coach Hosea Gear is a close relation of Wainui. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3E3yKId Credit: Turanga FM Media. | Te Ao Māori News

543K views · 33K reactions | Rā Whānau ki a koe - Happy birthday to you Thank you for all the smiles you gave us Seany boy, thinking of you ❤️  | Gallagher Chiefs | Facebook