Summary

  • Jerry Collins dies in car crash aged 34

  • Flanker played for Ospreys from 2009-2011

  • Won 48 caps for the All Blacks

  • His wife Alana Madill also killed

  • Couple's two-month-old daughter Ayla in a critical condition in hospital

  1. 'Devastating news'published at 09:39 British Summer Time 5 June 2015

    In a statement from the All Blacks,, external 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."

  2. Blonde hair and tough tacklespublished at 09:32 British Summer Time 5 June 2015

    Jerry CollinsImage source, Getty Images

    Collins, known for his bleach-blonde hair and tough tackling, made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in Christchurch in 2001.

  3. 'Shocked'published at 09:25 British Summer Time 5 June 2015

    Collins' national side tweets:, external We are shocked and saddened by reports about the accident involving Jerry.

  4. Tributes to Jerry Collinspublished at 09:23 British Summer Time 5 June 2015

    People from across the world of sport have paid tribute to former All Blacks flanker Jerry Collins following his death in a car crash.