Tributes to the late Jonah Lomu flood in from the world of sport and beyond.

The rugby world is in mourning following the news that New Zealand star Jonah Lomu has died at the age of 40.

The All Blacks legend passed away unexpectedly in Auckland, and the news has been met with an outpouring of tributes from across the sporting spectrum and beyond.

Here, Sports Mole has rounded up a selection of those tributes as rugby union mourns one of its brightest stars.

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"Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world. We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family."
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew

"RIP Jonah Lomu. Feared by all, LOVED by ALL. To play against and with you was a huge honour. You put Rugby on the global stage. Prayers"
Former Australia international Tim Horan.

"Jonah Lomu was the epitome of pace, power, strength and skill. An emotional sporting night."
Broadcaster Mark Chapman

"The one and only Jonah Lomu R.I.P."
New Zealand-born DJ Zane Lowe

"A player so great that even if you don't know about rugby, you know about Jonah Lomu. A one off. A beast. The best. So sad."
Radio presenter Greg James

"RIP to one of the greats of world sport Jonah Lomu. Lucky enough to get a pic during 2016."
Cronulla Sharks player Chad Townsend

"So sad and shocked to hear about Jonah Lomu. True sporting giant and humble, charming, funny & likeable man. RIP"
Journalist Piers Morgan

"I can't believe the legend Jonah has passed away! So so sad. An inspiration and hero to everyone ever involved in rugby."
Harlequins player Mike Brown

"Our thoughts are with the Lomu family tonight. A very special person."
Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick

"Deeply saddened to hear of Jonah Lomu's unexpected passing this morning. The thoughts of the entire country are with his family."
New Zealand prime minister John Key

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