Irish Examiner’s powerful front-page tribute to Jonah Lomu touches hearts globally

The stark yet affecting image prompted an immediate reaction when the paper shared it on social media.

The sporting world is in mourning following the untimely death of All Black legend Jonah Lomu, and a visual tribute to the player from the Irish Examiner has struck a chord with many.

The Irish Examiner, a sister organisation to breakingnews.ie, used this powerful image on today’s front cover.