All who are living in the confines of Aotearoa are aware that this is a significant time in our history.

In time we will remind our offspring of the raw human reality that has violently entered into our consciousness as we reflect with our generation on the date 22.2.11/.

“We Remember,” should be a rolling and rampant refrain as we reflect on this moment, this time, and this maniacal mayhem!

Therefore, given the intersection and cultural significance with our rugbying past-time, as it is socially mediated into and through our world, it is appropriate that… “We Remember“… what has been said, what has been marked by the rugby community on this pale blue dot that is our planet.

Christchurch. Rugby’s Twitterverse has spoken to you!

Digby Ioane – Australian Winger

> Prayers to Christchurch, stay safe an god bless….

Lote Tuqiri – Australian Winger and League Player

> Retweeted – Praying for families in Christchurch…

> I wonder how Jade stadium fared??

> Good luck rescue crews in Christchurch!!

Gareth Thomas – Welsh International, and Now Rugby League Player

> To everyone in Christchurch.I send my wishes to you all.I hope the rugby community can help in some way.x

James Haskell – English Flank Forward

> Sad News About NZ.

Karmichael Hunt – Biarritz Player, Australians League International, and AFL Player

My thoughts are with the people affected by the Christchurch earthquake. Im Deeply Saddened by the news.

Will Carling – Retired England Player and Captain

> great idea / sentiment on page 3 of this thread for RWC & New Zealand earthquake http://bit.ly/hAxvyq thoughts? help/ advice ?#rugby

Sonny Toi Parker – Midfield Welsh International

> Just heard my family in Christchurch have lost their home but are safe, my thoughts go out to everyone

Peter Hewat – Professional Player in Japan

> OMG!!! Just saw some live coverage from Christchurch. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.

George Gregan – Retired Australian Captain and Half-Back

> just saw the news re. earthquake in c/church nz…shocking…let’s hope nobody is seriuosly injured

> Re-tweeting his wife’s message – awful and sadly many injured and worse…our hearts go out to all!

Pierre Spies – South African Number Eight

> Let’s all pray for those hit by the earthquakes in Christchurch,NZ-we are thinking of u all!

Bryan Habana – South African Winger

> Our thoughts and prayers go out to all affected by the earthquake in Christchurch!!

> Retweeted – To the founding land of our beloved brand, Canterbury. Our thoughts go out to all who have been effected with the quakes… #hope

John Smit – South African Captain

> My thoughts and prayers for all our New Zealand friends affected by the earthquake. God bless

Quade Cooper – Australian First-Five Eighth

> Wow hope all is Christchurch are safe! Thoughts are with you! Hope my family are ok….

Mat Rogers – Retired Australian International and League Player

> It’s scary the pics from NZ.. Just too much devastation down under!! Praying for miracles!!

James O’Connor – Australian Wing-Midfield

> Thoughts n prayers go to those in Christchurch- very tough time, hope all my kiwi tweeps stays safe!!

Nemani Nadolo – Fiji and Exeter Chiefs

> Jus wanna send my thoughts and prayer to the victims of the earthquake in crusaders land… (Christchurch)

Chris Cracknell – England 7’s

> Thoughts & prayers with everyone in #Christchurch such a tragedy.

Kyle Brown – South African 7’s Captain

@danstheman1 yeh news has spread here, it’s really sad to see. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those families.

Tom Catterick – Newcastle Falcons First Five-Eighth

> Thoughts go out to those effected by the earthquake in christchurch, horrible scenes.

Scott Quinnell – Retired Welsh Loose Forward

> My thoughts are with everyone in Christchurch NZ.

Olly Morgan – Gloucester and England

> Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of christchurch nz.

Ross Skeate – Professional Player with the Sharks

> Sad news about the earthquake in Christchurch NZ. My thoughts go out to all those affected. We’re still at the mercy of Mother Earth.

James Horwill – English Loose Forward

> My thoughts go out to everyone in Christchurch. Not good.

Gurthro Steenkamp – South African Prop

> My prayers go out to everyone in Christchurch NZ that were hit by the earthquake!

Bob Skinstad – South African Loose Forward

> The rugby community gets into action quickly, pls help with thoughts, prayers and actions for those in c/church home of the Crusaders

Craig Newby – All Blacks Flanker

> Thoughts are with the People of ChCh, so sad to hear of deaths. Feel helpless over here.

@craignewby6 and @scotthamilton14 will b donating their signed Tigers Playing Jerseys for auction proceeds to ChCh people. Details soon.

Scott Hamilton – All Blacks Winger

> Another quake in Christchurch. Worse than September one. Terrible news. Hope everyone coping as best they can.

> Tough night for chch. Hopefully today brings some miracles for people who remain trapped.

Sione Lauaki – All Blacks Loose Forward

> Sad news in Christchurch.. Don’t know what to say really except appreciate what u have u never know what tomorrow brings.. Lockinyourfaith

Some Tweeps that you may have already read…

Neemia Tialata – All Blacks Prop

> Are you serious another earthquake hitting Christchurch!!! 6.3 hope you all good chch tweeps prayers are with y’all right now…

> Just makes you appreciate life a lot more and to be alive/happy watching this sad sad coverage on the Christchurch #EqkNZ#MuchLove

> I know y’all would love to see us play but can just imagine wat the boys are going thru tryin to look after their families love ones…

> Don’t get me wrong I love what I do and that is playing RUGBY but there’s more to life than just a game… But if we do I’ll make sure…

> Waking up this morning hoping yesterdays eventful day was all a dream… Gutted to even turn on the tv or see any tweet on death toll.#Eqnz

> Apart from that imma dedicate my tweet timeline to the #Eqnz and the people of chch if ya haven’t already seen:) hope they all safe..#1love

Cory Jane – All Blacks Winger

> Hope everyone in #CHCH is doing fine after the Earthquake 2day.

> Got no tv so just getting updates on twitter bout #CHCH#EarthQuake. My heart goes out 2 the dead/injured & there family’s.#StaystrongCHCH

Piri Weepu – All Blacks Half-Back

> Hope everyone in Chirstchurch is safe!! Please be safe and careful!

> All my chch tweeps! Are use safe? Are people there safe? Please all be safe!

> Just feel so helpless watching people!! Just wish you could do something in some way to help

> Heart goes out to those families who have lost there loved ones! And to those who are still waiting for news on family members!

> To my fellow kiwis in chch tonight! I will be praying for you all! And for those still fighting for survival and those missing! Much love!

> I know that there’s not a lot we can do! But anything will help! I’m doing my bit 2 try help! Getting supplies for people! #itshelpingaintit

Alby Matthewson – All Blacks Half-Back

> Thoughts are with the families in Christchurch who have lost loved ones.

Joe Rokocoko – All Blacks Winger

> Just woke up on r 1st day in africa and just herd abot the sad news in christchch, thinkng of you all, happy 2 hear my sister is safe

Jerome Kaino – All Blacks Flanker

> Just heard about the CHCH earthquake over here in South Africa, man thoughts go out to people back home that are affected!!

Liam Messam – All Blacks Flanker

> Prayers and thoughts to everyone in christchurch hope your all safe

> Hope our crusader brothers are safe. Sad day in christchurch

> Please help out with our earthquake appeal if u have any of the essentials please bring to 2 Mac Callum crt Hamilton. Truck leaves tomorrow

We Remember!

Until Next Time

McCawesomeness

iamjonnyking