A Haka done in all sincerity is an extremely emotional event, always, repeat always respect a Haka.

6 years ago the All Blacks did a similar thing for the passing of Anthony Foley. Respect gains respect

Absolute class by the Irish team for doing this for the late Wainui ❤

Have to say im 44 and ive tears in my eyes ,jesus the look on the lads faces.god be with him❤

I always cry when I witness the ceremonial shout outs by these men who are warriors. There’s nothing like it now.

The rugby is rugby..real men-real gentlemen,RISPECT !

I'm English. just seen this.very moving.a beautiful gesture❤ by Irish

that's what rugby is all about ,respect!!! 💪❤️

I went to watch my adult son play rugby on a local team. I had no idea what the rules were but enjoyed it immensely. I was so impressed with the comradery and sportsmanship of the players but especially the equally wonderful good nature of the families and spectators. Several people from the opposing team were kind enough to try to explain the game to me. I loved the experience. I wish I could find rugby games to watch here in the US. It's a hugely underrated game here!!! Cheers to all you lovely rugby players and fans from an old American lady ❤.

Wow! Very impressive show of respect and sportsmanship. Kudos to both teams. And sincere condolences to the wife and kids. A very emotional ceremony. 🙏🙏🙏

This is what makes rugby so special

Appears The Māori, Munster & Ireland respect and have a natural affinity for each other ☘️🇳🇿🇮🇪

😢 Heartbroken & heartfelt... Salute to sportsmen and sportsmanship

This is Tough to Watch!!! Awsome Respect for The Way They Honored Him For His Family 😢

I always crumble into tears over these Māori warriors. Just so touching. And for those who think rugby’s not a sport, you don’t know what you are talking about!

RIP Sean Wainui you will be sorely missed brother, much respect from these teams for doing the tribute what a bunch of legends

They did something similar for us when the great Axel Foley passed away. Warriors respect warriors.

I believe the Irish player Bundee who is handing over the shirt used to play for chiefs where Sean played till he moved over to Ireland

This is what sportsmanship is all about. Pure class. Wish I could have been there to witness this

Love the Irish weather we beat them or lose to them ,respect Ireland 🇮🇪

Rip Sean Wainui

We lost you too soon ❤ rest in peace brother 🇳🇿 you represented us well

I feel sad. I simply cry seeing his family walk to the jersey. Touched my heart...i hope the family gathered strength...

The respect the Maoris nd Irish display towards their fellow players is beautiful to see nd the Haka in Honour of their lost brother says alot more than just rugby. My 2 outright favorite teams.

Man..that got me right in the middle of my being. 😪I think someone is cutting onions here 🙈. Respect brothers.

Pure class honoring the man and his family. 🙏

Beautiful Lads 😢 Rip Sean ! 💔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Respect! Both teams ❤

Not any kid should have to miss their dad

La grande famille du rugby : France, Irlande, Nouvelle-Zélande !

RIP Sean Wainui. Great sportsmanship from the Irish

What a fantastic tribute, so genuine and heartfelt. I have no interest in Rugby but this was just a beautiful thing to do.

Man, all about rugby is about RESPECT. Rip

Love 💕 and kindness So sorry for your loss

All their hearts were breaking there 😢❤

Gael's& Maoris Brothers from other mother's 🇮🇪❤️ RIP Sean ❤️🇮🇪

Much respect to Irish Rugby Team

The Haka videos at a funeral are amazing

This brother knows it well with alot emotion and respect.

It’s wonderful that the All Blacks have preserved and helped honour Māori tradition with the Hakka and that it can be used to honour fallen warriors too.

Can’t help but feel sad for Sean’s beautiful family

Man, that’s just sad And yes, love that they honored him 🙏❤️❤️ And that his family came out to the field to get the jersey ❤️❤️

A beautiful moment of respect between people’s. Amplified all the more by the innate hardship of the game and the toughness of every man on that pitch. Rugby has a baked in goodness, a steadfastness and respect like no other sport on earth. Because it reaches far further than the players and those in the stands. It tattoos you with these values from the inside.

Beautiful moment.. rest in love sean

R.I.P Sean Wainui my brother

Respect 🇮🇪🏴‍☠️

Real men!

Very classy all around.

Real Men Cry.....

Respect ✊

That is WHY we enjoy our Rugby..respect

This truely warms my heart❤

A touch of "Love from the Heart".. (from the Men in Green) 🇨🇮 It simply underlines WHY I am 'Proud' to be IRISH. ☘️ God Bless the 'Family & beloved Friends' for there Loss. ✨ RESPECT & Love Always ♥️

THATS WAS A GREAT THING TO SEE PAYING RESPECT TO A PASSED PLAYER 😢❤.

He will always be remembered by so many people

Respect is still a part of the Irish Culture as it is for the All Blacks and the New Zealand Maori❤

Die stärksten Männer haben auch Gefühle 😢

Love and respect to all involved in that amazing tribute❤️❤️

Heartbreaking. Love for family

Ireland 🇮🇪 & new Zealand 🇳🇿 family ❤

That's the rugby mentality, warriors during the 80 minutes but absolute respect for each other before & after

What a respectful and beautiful moment. ❤

Anche questo è rugby, questo il rispetto, che insegnami ❣️

The Maori Irish connection 🤜🏻🤛🏿

Bundeeeeeeee Akiiiiiiiiiiii! What a fella! The Irish group ad a bunch of good lads! Paying respect is admirable! Let’s go Ireland

If you don’t get teary eyed and chills your dead.

A great tribute 😥

Muy bonito homenaje y muy especial para la esposa y sus hijitos !!👏👏👏👏

I almost burst into tears

That is one of the most powerful experiences I've witnessed. Respect is not given it's earned!

I remember at 10 I had to get up to do a haka at my uncles funeral

True love, doesn't matter who you are!!! It's the respect!!! Wow!!!

Thats so sad may he rip. Love to his wife and children

This is one reason I love rugby they actually respect one another and can feel the pain together rather then not caring as some sports

I follow his wife.. man I’m asking for God to comfort their families and everyone who loves him 🙏🏽😔

Il n'y a qu'un mot à dire respect

Typical Irish....and I should know...pure class..!!

The hardest sport in the world played by men with the biggest hearts god bless you all from Ireland 🇮🇪

It is always good to see people pay their respects when someone passes away !! We will all pass away, someday. Try and leave some LOVE when you go.......😢

There is actually an ancient connection between Ireland and New Zealand if anybody cares to know about Ancient History then they will find it

sean wainui a real legend

This is the reason because I love Rugby. The players are a wonderful humanbeing

No words for this ... Just pure emotions.

Respect. RIP Sean

That’s the thing with Rugby (and Cricket actually) It’s always respectful about these kind of things. They try to make something like this as a mark of respect. In one game they were playing and it crossed over with the time a player had been pronounced dead the week before. The referee blew the whistle at 30 seconds before the point in time, to allow time for all the players to get up etc Then they stood in silence for two minutes. Then restarted the game. Truly respectful.

A Haka is just powerful, moving and full of respect Some of the most emotional moments I've witnessed as a Munster and Ireland supporter have been during and after a Haka. I have nothing but love for the culture and long may it continue

Have the best team in the world😊

Wow just cried to that heart breakin

That's passion, respect, and loyalty to that man's life

This is what makes Rugby the best sport ever. The amount of respect and fair play is incredible!

😢

Thug sport played by gentlemen 👏💪

As a scotsman the Haka gets me more emotional than flower of scotland i cannot wait to go to new zealand for my 50th so i can meet the maori people in their homeland and see the haka up close its top of my bucket list.

His son that’s were my hart goes ❤ godbless his family. From Ireland 🇮🇪

I don't follow rugby, but I know loss. My dad died when I was 9. This whole respectful, dedication to a man they obviously respect had me weeping uncontrollably. Beautiful dedication to a life gone too soon. ❤

I'm from Ireland so this was a big emotional moment for me

Maximum respect from Switzerland

Showing love and respect to a fellow warrior, amazing 👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I say if a man were to know this is the send off he gets upon death, then he will live his life to the fullest with honor, integrity and loyalty!!!!

The absolute heartbreak of losing your best friend, spouse and father at a young age as his star was rising.. that's an irreparable blow for the young family and every that loved him. I hope they find peace within and move through it in time.