One of the best rugby players ever to have graced the game - Jonah Lomu - has died suddenly at the age of 40.

New Zealand media report that he suffered a cardiac arrest at home, and passed away on Wednesday morning local time

Jonah Lomu - has been described as a "superstar" and "a very special person" - after his sudden death at home in Auckland New Zealand.

His death is thought to be linked to his well known kidney issues.

Helen Vaughan's report hears tributes from former Irish Captain Brian O'Driscoll among others.