Christchurch-born Brisbane flyer Jamayne Isaako still cannot fathom last week’s horrific terrorist attack in his hometown.

Shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city last Friday left 50 dead and another 50 injured, with at least 33 people still in hospital.

Isaako’s parents recently returned to Christchurch and the 22-year-old said his younger brother Jaedyn had been held in school on the day of the attack.

Isaako was travelling back from Melbourne to Brisbane as the attack unfolded following Thursday’s NRL clash away to the Storm.

The promising back said he’d kept on the phone with his family throughout the day to ensure everyone was safe.

“Everything that’s happened back there is definitely devastating and heartbreaking,” Isaako said.

“Something that I never would have thought would happen back home in Christchurch, let alone New Zealand.”

Several sporting events across Australia and New Zealand were affected by the shooting and its aftermath. Minute-long silences were observed across NRL and A-League matches while Saturday’s Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Highlanders was called off, as was the New Zealand-Bangladesh cricket Test in Christchurch.

Members of the touring team narrowly avoided being caught up in the carnage.

On Saturday, the Warriors claimed an emotional 40-6 win over the Bulldogs in an NRL match where attendance was made free in the wake of the attack.

Wellington Phoenix star Roy Krishna also dropped to a Sajdah prayer position in tribute after scoring the opener in a 3-1 A-League win over Western Sydney.