That brings an end to our live coverage, for the latest on the tributes to Jerry Collins, see here.
'A force of nature'
Wales international Alun Wyn Jones tweets: Sad sad news hearing the loss of Jerry and his wife, Alana. A force of nature on and off the park. Thoughts are with his baby girl.
A minute's silence
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A minute's silence has been held at the Force v Brumbies Super Rugby match in New Zealand.
'Legendary'
The Welsh Rugby Union has released a statement saying "the whole of the Welsh rugby family" was 'deeply saddened' by the news.
It adds: "He is well remembered in Wales for his time at the Ospreys, where he helped the Welsh region to win the PRO12 title in 2010 and reach the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.
"His power with the ball in hand and in the tackle were legendary and in 2003 one of his tackles on opposite number Colin Charvis knocked out the Welshman in an international game in New Zealand.
"Jerry will be remembered as one of the most ferocious players on the field in the professional era, but also as one of the nicest off it."
'A massive shock'
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Adam Jones, a former team-mate of Jerry Collins at Ospreys, told BBC Radio Wales: "You kind of don't believe it.
"He brought a lot because he was still in his prime, it was great to play with someone like that, where if he was back in New Zealand he would have been an All-Black starter.
"He was a bit of a crazy guy but very very well-liked. Couldn't do enough for you, really. It's a massive shock to the whole rugby world."
'A pleasure to referee'
Referee Nigel Owens tweets: RIP Jerry Collins. Deepest sympathy to all concerned. Was a great player and always a pleasure to referee
Hurricane homage
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One fan at today's Hurricanes v Highlanders Super Rugby match holds a banner in memory of Jerry Collins.
Ospreys coaches in New Zealand
Three members of the Ospreys coaching staff are in New Zealand as part of a two-week development trip and watched the Hurricanes' win over the Highlanders where tributes were paid to their former player.
Head coach Steve Tandy, who played alongside Collins, backs coach Gruff Rees and head of youth development Tom Smith have been in the country all week before they fly to Melbourne, Australia, tomorrow.
From New Zealand to Barnstaple
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In 2007, after New Zealand's exit from the World Cup, Jerry Collins went on holiday to Devon and ended up playing for amateur side Barnstaple's second XV.
Kevin Squire, ex-head coach at Barnstaple rugby, said: "I happened to bump into him in a cafe, I went over and said 'hi' looking for a selfie.
"I invited him down to the club, never expecting him to come, and two or three days later he was there. He did a training session with our under-13 side, after that session he asked if it would be possible for him to have a game the following day.
"I said 'there's no way you can play for us, you're not registered,' and he said 'I'm not on about the first team - the second team would do.'
"The next day he played for our second team. If you were to ask all the lads that played that day, they'll never forget the experience.
"In terms of the man himself, he was always so down to earth, the overriding vibe we got from the guy was what a terrific fella he was. I was so upset when I heard the news this morning. Everyone at Barnstaple rugby club will be devastated to hear the very sad news."
'Everything a rugby player should be'
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Former All-Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick, who coached Collins in the New Zealand Under-20s, told BBC Radio 5Live: "He was a player at the under-19s World Cup - a man in a boy's body at that age and he epitomised everything a rugby player should be.
"We say in the All Blacks that good men make great All Blacks. He was a very, very good man.
"Tough as old boots on the field, but off the field he'd be the nicest guy you'd meet. Its very, very sad news. He'll be remembered fondly. "
Crash scene
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Jerry Collins and his wife Alana Madill were killed in the crash and their two-month-old daughter Ayla remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Post update
The Hurricanes dedicate their 56-20 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders to their former player.
In a tweet, the club say: Full Time: This ones for you Jerry - Hurricanes 56 Highlanders 20 #RIPJerryCollins #HURvHIG #SuperRugby
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'A privilege to have known him'
Scrum V analyst and Bristol Rugby head coach Sean Holley tweets: Devastating news of Jerry Collins & wife. Spoke fondly of him just last night - a special man in many ways. A privilege to have known him.
Former Osprey Shane Williams has joined the long list of past and present players paying tribute to Collins.
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'A true rugby legend'
Wales rugby players are paying their respects.
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League title
Collins joined Ospreys from Toulon and helped the region to a third league title in his first season in Wales, scoring five tries in 29 games.
He was also voted players' player of the year in his debut season.
'A giant of the game'
Ospreys have released a statement saying everyone at the region is 'deeply saddened' by the death of the couple.
It adds: "He was his own man, a true individual and a giant of the world game. Jerry made a huge impact during his short time in an Ospreys jersey and will be sadly missed by everybody in rugby, his family and friends."
'Jonah Lomu of the forwards'
World Cup-winning England scrum-half Matt Dawson says he was the "Jonah Lomu of the forwards".
'Massive heart'
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Former Ospreys full-back Lee Byrne tweets: Devastated of news about JC & his wife. Thoughts with his baby. Great guy- massive heart. Going to miss u mate #RIPJC
'Devastating news'
In a statement from the All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby general manager Neil Sorensen says: "The news has shocked us all and our thoughts are with Jerry and Alana's families at this terribly sad time. We offer our deepest condolences to them and will support them as they come to terms with this devastating news."
Blonde hair and tough tackles
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Collins, known for his bleach-blonde hair and tough tackling, made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in Christchurch in 2001.
'Shocked'
Collins' national side tweets: We are shocked and saddened by reports about the accident involving Jerry.
Tributes to Jerry Collins
People from across the world of sport have paid tribute to former All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins following his death in a car crash.
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That brings an end to our live coverage, for the latest on the tributes to Jerry Collins, see here.
'A force of nature'
Wales international Alun Wyn Jones tweets: Sad sad news hearing the loss of Jerry and his wife, Alana. A force of nature on and off the park. Thoughts are with his baby girl.
A minute's silence
A minute's silence has been held at the Force v Brumbies Super Rugby match in New Zealand.
'Legendary'
The Welsh Rugby Union has released a statement saying "the whole of the Welsh rugby family" was 'deeply saddened' by the news.
It adds: "He is well remembered in Wales for his time at the Ospreys, where he helped the Welsh region to win the PRO12 title in 2010 and reach the Heineken Cup quarter-finals.
"His power with the ball in hand and in the tackle were legendary and in 2003 one of his tackles on opposite number Colin Charvis knocked out the Welshman in an international game in New Zealand.
"Jerry will be remembered as one of the most ferocious players on the field in the professional era, but also as one of the nicest off it."
'A massive shock'
Adam Jones, a former team-mate of Jerry Collins at Ospreys, told BBC Radio Wales: "You kind of don't believe it.
"He brought a lot because he was still in his prime, it was great to play with someone like that, where if he was back in New Zealand he would have been an All-Black starter.
"He was a bit of a crazy guy but very very well-liked. Couldn't do enough for you, really. It's a massive shock to the whole rugby world."
'A pleasure to referee'
Referee Nigel Owens tweets: RIP Jerry Collins. Deepest sympathy to all concerned. Was a great player and always a pleasure to referee
Hurricane homage
One fan at today's Hurricanes v Highlanders Super Rugby match holds a banner in memory of Jerry Collins.
Ospreys coaches in New Zealand
Three members of the Ospreys coaching staff are in New Zealand as part of a two-week development trip and watched the Hurricanes' win over the Highlanders where tributes were paid to their former player.
Head coach Steve Tandy, who played alongside Collins, backs coach Gruff Rees and head of youth development Tom Smith have been in the country all week before they fly to Melbourne, Australia, tomorrow.
From New Zealand to Barnstaple
In 2007, after New Zealand's exit from the World Cup, Jerry Collins went on holiday to Devon and ended up playing for amateur side Barnstaple's second XV.
Kevin Squire, ex-head coach at Barnstaple rugby, said: "I happened to bump into him in a cafe, I went over and said 'hi' looking for a selfie.
"I invited him down to the club, never expecting him to come, and two or three days later he was there. He did a training session with our under-13 side, after that session he asked if it would be possible for him to have a game the following day.
"I said 'there's no way you can play for us, you're not registered,' and he said 'I'm not on about the first team - the second team would do.'
"The next day he played for our second team. If you were to ask all the lads that played that day, they'll never forget the experience.
"In terms of the man himself, he was always so down to earth, the overriding vibe we got from the guy was what a terrific fella he was. I was so upset when I heard the news this morning. Everyone at Barnstaple rugby club will be devastated to hear the very sad news."
'Everything a rugby player should be'
Former All-Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick, who coached Collins in the New Zealand Under-20s, told BBC Radio 5Live: "He was a player at the under-19s World Cup - a man in a boy's body at that age and he epitomised everything a rugby player should be.
"We say in the All Blacks that good men make great All Blacks. He was a very, very good man.
"Tough as old boots on the field, but off the field he'd be the nicest guy you'd meet. Its very, very sad news. He'll be remembered fondly. "
Crash scene
Jerry Collins and his wife Alana Madill were killed in the crash and their two-month-old daughter Ayla remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Post update
The Hurricanes dedicate their 56-20 Super Rugby win over the Highlanders to their former player.
In a tweet, the club say: Full Time: This ones for you Jerry - Hurricanes 56 Highlanders 20 #RIPJerryCollins #HURvHIG #SuperRugby
'A privilege to have known him'
Scrum V analyst and Bristol Rugby head coach Sean Holley tweets: Devastating news of Jerry Collins & wife. Spoke fondly of him just last night - a special man in many ways. A privilege to have known him.
'Horrible news'
Former Osprey Shane Williams has joined the long list of past and present players paying tribute to Collins.
Profile
'A true rugby legend'
Wales rugby players are paying their respects.
League title
Collins joined Ospreys from Toulon and helped the region to a third league title in his first season in Wales, scoring five tries in 29 games.
He was also voted players' player of the year in his debut season.
'A giant of the game'
Ospreys have released a statement saying everyone at the region is 'deeply saddened' by the death of the couple.
It adds: "He was his own man, a true individual and a giant of the world game. Jerry made a huge impact during his short time in an Ospreys jersey and will be sadly missed by everybody in rugby, his family and friends."
'Jonah Lomu of the forwards'
World Cup-winning England scrum-half Matt Dawson says he was the "Jonah Lomu of the forwards".
'Massive heart'
Former Ospreys full-back Lee Byrne tweets: Devastated of news about JC & his wife. Thoughts with his baby. Great guy- massive heart. Going to miss u mate #RIPJC
'Devastating news'
In a statement from the All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby general manager Neil Sorensen says: "The news has shocked us all and our thoughts are with Jerry and Alana's families at this terribly sad time. We offer our deepest condolences to them and will support them as they come to terms with this devastating news."
Blonde hair and tough tackles
Collins, known for his bleach-blonde hair and tough tackling, made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in Christchurch in 2001.
'Shocked'
Collins' national side tweets: We are shocked and saddened by reports about the accident involving Jerry.
Tributes to Jerry Collins
People from across the world of sport have paid tribute to former All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins following his death in a car crash.