Applause happened at Mt smart earlier this year as a mark of respect for the late Sonny Fai

I think that the 1 min silence has more impact - to see a whole crowd of people completely silent, reflecting on the individual/event, I would say is much more a mark of respect than the same crowd clapping - which they all do at games anyway.

Agreed. Also love to roar after the referee's whistle which someone reffered to earlier.

Family to decide. Simple.

Have expereienced both at RL games, and both have their merits.

By giving applause you are saluting all that person has done...we applaude a good try, goal, tackle etc....so why not their lifetime in the sport etc.

Can see both sides, applause or silence...the person is still getting the respect. Most people would rather people celebrated their life and accomplishments rather than wollow in them.

The main issue is context.

If a tragic loss, e.g. young star life lost 'prematurely' then silence i feel more suitably captures the emotion


However if more a celebration of a long and fruitful life, with death less of a shock (e.g. Sir Bobby) Id go for applause every time