Kiwi here, and that's how it should be. Nobody ever asked the rugby world to sit and watch politely. Challenge met with challenge. Respect from both sides. Perfect!
Yes they did several national teams have been sanctioned by WRU for disrupting the dance stating it was disrespectful. I’m a life long Rugby fan and a Veteran of multiple combat tours from several conflicts and wars. There is no place in sport for war dances. These players are not Maori warriors they are rugby players playing a sport.
@@bobarcher5837 this one is from the Oxford Advanced Definition of haka noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary haka noun /ˈhɑːkə/ /ˈhɑːkə/ a traditional Maori war dance with singing.
Damn straight, thats the way it must be, its their home turf. You not just playing against the guys on the park but the collective belief of the whole nation. Go Ireland...
That was beautiful. The Irish showed 100% respect to the Kiwi warriors 👍🏻👍🏻. That’s their way of saying we know you’re tough, but so are we. Now let’s play ❤️
The Kiwis: We're going to rip you to pieces and feast on your flesh! The Irish: We're going to mesmerize you with a song and make you fall in love with us.
San Diego State University football team was banned from doing their version of the haka before their home games because of "cultural appropriation" by the school administration. This was even though the ceremony was led by actual PI students. I hate this time we are living in.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
@@MrBizteck The lyrics to the fields of Athenry do not sum up the spirit of the Irish people they tell of the tyranny brought upon them by the English, it is hardly the response to a war chant.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
The haka is a display to intimidate before battle. It’s not meant to be clapped or applauded… it’s historical meaning was to scare the s**t out of the enemy. The Irish coming back and singing to represent their country is the equivalent of the haka… and acknowledges the All Blacks’ preparation for ‘war’ with their own. It’s respect… and is fkin awesome
@@Kedyglo funny now because you know what it is… 300 years ago if you’re on a sail powered ship looking to colonise and you see a 50 strong group of dudes, faces tattoo’d, armed with sharpened jade stone clubs screaming like this at you… not so funny
I'm maori, spent a lot of my early years in Kapa Haka learning all sorts of waiata and haka, and NOTHING is more ruthless than when the other party responds with a challenge like this! Other highlights are the French standing in a chevron at the world cup a decade or so back an the Saffas getting closer and closer.... got the whole family's blood up! Nothing shows more respect to the Haka than meeting the challenge. Ka mau te wehi 💪
@@cielo8842 that’s not the point of a Haka. You either meet the challenge in kind or don’t. It’s not about fair, it’s about intimidation. The Māori knew war wasn’t fair, but they also knew at war had many aspects to it, like psychological.
@mrderp1292 I mean I'd you actually read what happened, they never conquered the maori. They bought land and slowly out colonised them. Read up Gate Pā. That's about how it went most of the time. Maori were excellent guerilla fighters. Part of the reason they didn't repel the Europeans was that each tribe would constantly fight each other whilst the Europeans staked foothold after foothold, but there was never open battle against them
The Irish accepting the challenge of the Haka is exactly what’s expected and shows they’re ready to battle, this Māori boy gets excited every time it (The Haka) is challenged by another team because it makes it for a good watch….Let’s go!
Exactly. While we were under the Brits alot of Irish soldiering traditions came through song. So it's a fitting response to me. Two groups about to go to war for 80 minutes getting themselves ready
I love the historical context here. The ABs saying we are warriors prepare to fight, and the irish crowd singing we are survivors prepare to struggle. Great haka and a great response
The reason the Irish waited was because they were showing respect to the Maori Haka culture. It speaks volumes for the Irish social etiquette even at a sporting event. The Irish listened and watched the New Zealanders then it was a case of we respect your culture and challenge and now listen to this Celtic anthem.
@@Al_Ellisande i never claimed every nation did. I was countering macks claim that only one nation did a pre match display which was false. I mean I guess if ireland wanted a display they could have one but no one is going to find a drunk irishman falling off of a bar stool that entertaining
My family is Irish. I also know the historical and traditional significance of the Haka. This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Challenge being met with challenge. Mutual respect from nations with warrior heritage. Brought me to tears.
I don't think any country's warrior heritage compares with the UK to be honest. those sobs have been fighting brutal conquesting wars for many centuries. and it shows in their people
@B Babbich but we are not equal in every way. that's just how it goes mate. all cultures and peoples have things they excel in. that's how evolution works. and it's okay to point those things out when you see them.
@B Babbich and we are all exactly the same? and there's nothing that differentiates us from one to another? nothing unique about individuals or cultures?... just "fight, eat and have sex"? that is a sad perspective
@B Babbich I fully understand that we all have a lot in common. that is not the point here. the point is that we also differ in ways too. I feel like you are just trolling at this point. have a good one
I love it! I think all teams should be as proud as this. I don't feel it's disrespectful of the opposing team. In fact I think it fuels the need to win. Both teams should honor their own heritages. It's great, I love it....and yes, I'm Irish.
@@HarrySmith-hr2ivnah mate, google the meaning , it’s not a nice song, but it holds a place in the heart of any man or woman with a connection to Ireland who has the knowledge of it, to be sure
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv the Fields of Athenry is indeed a wonderful song. As a Kiwi married to an Irishman, I learned the words as I love the passion in the song. It would be great if you could research our culture too, you’d be humbled, especially when you realise NZ’s rugby history and deep respect we have for our opponents. The haka is performed to greet visitors traditionally, it’s respectfully performed to farewell community members at funerals, welcome new born babies at Christenings, join families at weddings and many other gatherings in NZ. It’s not about intimidation, but in sport a welcoming challenge and we absolutely love a response to it.
Goosebumps - my father sang this on his deathbed in Dunedin Public Hospital. The head nurse came in and said to him - "You know you're dying?" He looked at her and as matter of fact said- "yes" and proceeded to blast it out. All the nursing staff had tears in their eyes. Now, I'm the last of the family line what was born in Ireland. RIP dad.
The f kind of nurse walks into a dying man's room while hes singing and asks if he knows hes dying? I'll take shit that never happened for 100 dollars.
You may have a a valid point there dude regardless of any latent 4 leaf clover bias as yet undisclosed. Me myself hasn't got any dog in the hunt but I kinda agreee mate !!
@@TheArshitauheed 100% you have never been to one and are talking out your arse, Irish are awesome at MMA events. Back their own like no other, and I’m completely unbiased.
Psychological one upmanship? The one upmanship that psychologically didn't do anything to England when England demolished the All Blacks in the most recent world cup?
@@DjSpyjoy The intention is psychological one-upmanship. Whether it actually functions that way is up to the individuals on the field and their preparation beforehand.
@@James_489 The TV microphones were close to the NZ squad for the benefit of TV viewers. We don't know how it all sounded to the Irish players, but you can bet they would have heard The Fields of Athenry loud and clear.
@@anubisgod23ecause social media and news outlets like ESPN killed it....... I’m sure if you’ve only ever heard about it in folklore, it can be very intimidating. Coming from an Irishman here........ when it’s watched on a million different Instagram stories and TH-cam and tiktok and Facebook, it’s impossible to hold the same weight.
Such power and passion. Sends tingles down your spine. Notice how they nodded their heads in respect at the end. Good fans on both sides showing support for their teams.
As a response that's fine - a respectful response to the challenge. What is not cool is the 70,000 Hooray Henrys at Twickenham who drown out 23 guys issuing a cultural challenge? Not cool - especially with the dreadful "Swing Low etc". Particularly with it's racist undertones (those who played club rugby in England in the 1970s will know what I mean)
@@Aidankiwi The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
But we're not allowed to sing our national anthem and have to sing that stupid 'Ireland's call' nonsense. Yeah, it's for the northies, but our national anthem is a deeply felt part of OUR culture.
Apart from the times the kiwi players went to the press crying and the opposition nations were fined by the WRU for being disrespectful by singing or committing the sin of taking a step forward.
@@knoll9812 fuck the all blacks, why do they get a dedicated time to intimidate their opponents and puff their chests? They should have sang over the whole thing
The look on Jack Conans face will always stand out to me when I think about this game. He basically said, give us your best shot, we'll take it and come back for more. A great day that was.
Speaking as an Englishwoman, I'm one of our traditional British mongrels: English/Irish/Scots/Dutch (I have no idea how that last one got into my dna). It gives me a lot of leeway in the teams I can support.
This is true competition, no disrespect at all. Modern sport exactly as it should be, which is the two competing sides proudly displaying their support for their respective teams in the manner they know best. Gotta love it!
To my Irish friends. Im from RSA and may I just say that it is amazing to see how you people show how proud you are of your nation… I truly admire that… I do hope that you guys will let me sing that song with you in a pub one day… Love and blessings from Danie du plessis… 😊
When you actually think about it, it's mad that the NZ team gets a free hit at intimidating the opposition at every game they play. Just because it's "part of the culture". Nobody else gets it.
Ya just thought ya'd let us know, like, beekerface ? One thing that 800 years of occupation has done, it's begat a nation of flag wavers. The Dail loves ya !
Dear goodness, this was amazing to watch, love the haka so much and get goosebumps watching but the Irish done an amazing job as well, brilliant both teams ❤❤
Nothing gets me more pumped and ready for war than an All Black HAKA and I'm from Australia. Love the Irish as well hearts of gold with fight or die spirit Respect to all men under God.
It's time all that haka nonsense was stopped. They get the psychological advantage and get a quick warm-up in immediately before the kick-off while the other team has to just stand and watch.
Or at least we should be allowed to encroach upon it, or ignore it and go about our own warm-up. Personally as an England fan I think we should come out with a Morris pole and do a Morris dance whilst they do their haka. Most of these fellows are white anyway and the haka has nothing to do with their culture
@@Ghhyuttgg Ha ha I agree entirely M H. They could do their pat-a-cake routine on condition that we do our morris dance. Good points you make and gave me a laugh this morning. All the best from up north.
A: the idea that a world class athlete will suddenly become cold and unlimber after 2 minutes of standing with a jacket on doesnt make any sense. they have spent the last 30 mins warming up. B: the days of the Haka intimidating other teams who know they are equal to them are long gone. they weren't scared schoolboys. they were a squad of men, world number one at the time of the match, who had trained their entire life's for a moment like that, for the opportunity to stare them down. C: its an amazing spectacle. watching the Haka never gets old for me, and its always fascinating to see how other teams respond. like watch the video again and tell me the irish didnt get the better of them, look at TJ's expression at the end.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
@@misterkunnyfunt Thanks for the comment, whatever your name is. I just find that the Haka is an anachronism. I mean, let's assume that the Haka has never been done prior to a Rugby match. Then, just before their next game, the New Zealanders (or the Samoans or the Tongans or the Fijians, or whoever for their version of it) go to World Rugby and say: Look, there's this traditional dance of the Maori people that we'd like to do immediately before kick-off. Oh, it's nothing to worry about - just a little jumping and chanting to intimidate the opposition, including the line "we live; you die". And the opposition has to stand and watch and mustn't approach us". I think they'd be laughed out of the room.
you know when the english did this exact same thing a few years back. they were internationally condemned. i love this shit it gees the players up, and you need that when your about to try to run through man mountains. i am not a big rubgy fan. but even i know that this is the most demanding sport of all. never stop doing the haka and never stop being challenged for it
We don't. Many Pacific Nations have haka or variations thereof. It's a Pacific Islands thing, not just a Maori tradition. Do you not watch international rugby? 😆
True - except in the NFL when there's a turnover and the entire defense has to run down and pose for the camera - that has to be the most pathetic thing in all sport (outside of soccer!).
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
Good for the irish. There is something weird about ethnically european men performing a haka. Opposing teams should use the time to warm up rather than standing watching.
No reason why one side should be able to pump themselves up and get adrenalined whilst the other side just stand and take it. Well done the crowd for giving it all.
Englishmen here. Personally I love watching the Haka, its theatrical and its part of the culture. Its also pretty intimidating, especially when New Zealand used to be outright world beaters. There will be those of you that hate watching it; I think the Irish fans singing back here is them rallying their boys for the challenge, and fans are a part of sport, so why not let them sing?
I love the haka against the two teams when we lost the great no 8 Anthony Foley at next match the ABs presented a no 8 jersey to Ireland placed between the two teams and did such an emotional haka such a sign of respect...and this year Ireland presented the ABs a no 11 For Sean Wainui and then AB s did another beautiful haka............I a!ways respect it ,and the keeping quite when kicking for conversion....so I'm glad the crowd waiting till last min before singing ..
Kiwi here, and that's how it should be. Nobody ever asked the rugby world to sit and watch politely. Challenge met with challenge. Respect from both sides. Perfect!
Yes they did several national teams have been sanctioned by WRU for disrupting the dance stating it was disrespectful. I’m a life long Rugby fan and a Veteran of multiple combat tours from several conflicts and wars. There is no place in sport for war dances. These players are not Maori warriors they are rugby players playing a sport.
@@patrickdevine1085 It's not a "war dance". Perhaps educate yourself next time before commenting...
@@bobarcher5837 this is taken from the dictionary “ Maori ceremonial war dance involving chanting, an imitation “
Maybe you should educate yourself!,,,
@@bobarcher5837 this one is from the Oxford Advanced
Definition of haka noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary haka noun /ˈhɑːkə/ /ˈhɑːkə/ a traditional Maori war dance with singing.
Damn straight, thats the way it must be, its their home turf. You not just playing against the guys on the park but the collective belief of the whole nation. Go Ireland...
Ireland= modern day superstars!
Americans 😂
The irish team standing in front of them heard it, so the haka did what it was supposed to
often all to score zero points for two hours and end accomplishing nothing 😜
@@braderley because clearly the people rooting for Ireland are American and not yknow. Fucking Irish?
That was beautiful. The Irish showed 100% respect to the Kiwi warriors 👍🏻👍🏻. That’s their way of saying we know you’re tough, but so are we. Now let’s play ❤️
The Kiwis: We're going to rip you to pieces and feast on your flesh!
The Irish: We're going to mesmerize you with a song and make you fall in love with us.
😂😂😂😂
God bless the people of Ireland. 🍀 🇮🇪 🧡
God bless you ❤
Wish they'd sung louder sooner,,,,awesome Irish!!
MHagnificent from both teams
Well done the Kiwis and the Bhoys from the emerald isle
RESPECT
A great sprit in this sport. That's what its all about. Magic ❤
So beautiful 🇮🇪 Dia Dhuit from across the pond 🇺🇸
The Sheer Power of Song , Brilliant
The battle cry, from both sides! Love it!
San Diego State University football team was banned from doing their version of the haka before their home games because of "cultural appropriation" by the school administration. This was even though the ceremony was led by actual PI students. I hate this time we are living in.
What haka were they performing?
SLAINTE! Challenge met.☘️🇮🇪
From the USA respect.
The Kiwis should only do the Haka at home.
They should only do it after a match; it should be a sign of respect towards the other team.
If that's not intimatedting,opposing teams should be allowed to do similar display against New Zealand
Good one Ireland, respond with a challenge.
Irish rugby fan here..we love the kiwis but we love our rugged buggers more ❤
Challenge vs challenge absolutely love it no backing down from the Irish!!
Look at Aki just staring them down
Damn I need to get into rugby, this is awesome
Haka is their way of saying
UP YOURS
Two of my favorite countries fighting each other.
Trouble is one is a challenge to fight the other is a lament.
Well considering the last 1000 years of our history diesnt a lament sum up our Spirit perfectly.
The Irish celebrating their victim culture in the same way that people from Liverpool do.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
@@MrBizteck The lyrics to the fields of Athenry do not sum up the spirit of the Irish people they tell of the tyranny brought upon them by the English, it is hardly the response to a war chant.
Whole thing left me stirred up.
Love it. Goosebumps from the Irish.
Imagine singing that to Jonah Lomu though.... different story.
Thought irish gonne be tap dancing in the middle of the field but this works too.
You can not intimidated the Irish. Those boys aren't scared of anything.
Somehow the video sound mix doesn't support the "drowned out by the Irish" claim - is there a SpecSavers equivalent for hearing!? 🤔🤔😉😉
Irish team should have started Riverdancing
I love the Haka...it gives me just enough time to prepare a sandwich.
Kinda beautiful tbh, the Haka is supposed to be a "war message" and the Irish were responding with their own.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
It’s anything but intimidating. It’s comical.
Awesome. 2 great teams.
The haka is a display to intimidate before battle. It’s not meant to be clapped or applauded… it’s historical meaning was to scare the s**t out of the enemy. The Irish coming back and singing to represent their country is the equivalent of the haka… and acknowledges the All Blacks’ preparation for ‘war’ with their own. It’s respect… and is fkin awesome
Facts brother.
Am I the only one who thinks it’s not scary I just funny to be honest
That tongue sticking out wasn't intimidating in the slightest
@@Kedyglo funny now because you know what it is… 300 years ago if you’re on a sail powered ship looking to colonise and you see a 50 strong group of dudes, faces tattoo’d, armed with sharpened jade stone clubs screaming like this at you… not so funny
@@lewismcdonald2826 ye probably start laughing bunch of men screaming there heads of really scared I’m shivering my timbers just thinking of it
I think the lads should have responded with the river dance! 🕺🏻 😂 🇮🇪 They would never see it coming , totally throw them off.
I live for the day when I see such a response. I've always wanted the French team to do the can-can in response...Absolute scenes..
That's an absolute fab "shout", 9166. It would addle their sculls, surely.
I nearly died 😂with the river dance and can-can response. I live for these comments ❤
Brilliant😂😂😂🙌
ive always wanted yackety sax as someones national anthem
I'm maori, spent a lot of my early years in Kapa Haka learning all sorts of waiata and haka, and NOTHING is more ruthless than when the other party responds with a challenge like this! Other highlights are the French standing in a chevron at the world cup a decade or so back an the Saffas getting closer and closer.... got the whole family's blood up! Nothing shows more respect to the Haka than meeting the challenge. Ka mau te wehi 💪
Maori thinking war is not fair, sound cry baby to me.
@@cielo8842 that’s not the point of a Haka. You either meet the challenge in kind or don’t. It’s not about fair, it’s about intimidation. The Māori knew war wasn’t fair, but they also knew at war had many aspects to it, like psychological.
What challenge, the Irish just didn't want to hear it so they drowned it out w their singing 😂
@@thinkingagain5966 haka is cringe. Good for the irish
@mrderp1292 I mean I'd you actually read what happened, they never conquered the maori. They bought land and slowly out colonised them. Read up Gate Pā. That's about how it went most of the time. Maori were excellent guerilla fighters. Part of the reason they didn't repel the Europeans was that each tribe would constantly fight each other whilst the Europeans staked foothold after foothold, but there was never open battle against them
The little nod from the NZ player at the end and the move of the hand symbolised how much he appreciated the challenge from the Irish crowd
true. it´s all about respect. the leaders of this world should copy some of that ... sometimes.
Was wondering whether i had interpreted that same thing. Respect to both sides.
Touch of pure class and respect.
I thought the nod was to Lowe and Gibson-Park because they used to play together? Or possibly Ake. 2 of the 3 anyway
@@casnine584yea it was at them plus Aki. Idk what this comment was waffling about.
Goosebumps as soon as the Irish fans began to sing.
Left it a bit late though (as far as the title of this video is concerned)
Hey I'm a Dumb Aussie I didn't hear the result,can anyone tell me thanks. That Haka is scary,some sides will walk at them.👍🇳🇿🇮🇪🇦🇺
@@brucekilby9957 Ireland won
🤍☘️🤍☘️
So did I my friend
The Irish accepting the challenge of the Haka is exactly what’s expected and shows they’re ready to battle, this Māori boy gets excited every time it (The Haka) is challenged by another team because it makes it for a good watch….Let’s go!
Exactly. While we were under the Brits alot of Irish soldiering traditions came through song. So it's a fitting response to me. Two groups about to go to war for 80 minutes getting themselves ready
Exactly, in this context is definitely a war dance. And a dance like that is an challenge. And you should always meet a challenge head on
I love the historical context here. The ABs saying we are warriors prepare to fight, and the irish crowd singing we are survivors prepare to struggle. Great haka and a great response
but they aren't warriors.....they're rugby players.....big difference
Beautifully put
@@dobbynpthis made me laugh so hard thank you ❤
🙂
@@dobbynp dude....DUDE.....ok young one, we see you....
The fact that Irish waited and started singing after Kiwis, made it a lot better to watch and feel both parties. Amazing 👏🏻 🇬🇪
For a minute their I thought your flag was the English one. Until I saw the tiny 4 crosses, naw you're from Georgia.
Nah they were just drunk and late
@@BradLee208 This cracked me up hard for some reason lol
The reason the Irish waited was because they were showing respect to the Maori Haka culture. It speaks volumes for the Irish social etiquette even at a sporting event. The Irish listened and watched the New Zealanders then it was a case of we respect your culture and challenge and now listen to this Celtic anthem.
Georgia loves their rugby
It wasn't drown out. We Irish love when passion is shown in your Culture and traditions. We respect it that's why ppl were cheering and being so loud
Mate they were cheering the irish players taking a step forward. And then they were just singing. Dont say ‘we irish’ like you speak for the country
I always loved how every nation gets to have its own pre-match display, has made rugby feel special.
Only conducted by ONE team though.
You’re being ironic, right?
@@mackdeen7021 what are you talking about? every poly team has a display. You must be a casual
@@Edgycoo So not every nation.
@@Al_Ellisande i never claimed every nation did. I was countering macks claim that only one nation did a pre match display which was false. I mean I guess if ireland wanted a display they could have one but no one is going to find a drunk irishman falling off of a bar stool that entertaining
My family is Irish. I also know the historical and traditional significance of the Haka. This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Challenge being met with challenge. Mutual respect from nations with warrior heritage. Brought me to tears.
@B Babbich so? I’m talking about two specific cultures that are well known for theirs. If you need to vent frustration, go do it in your own space.
I don't think any country's warrior heritage compares with the UK to be honest. those sobs have been fighting brutal conquesting wars for many centuries. and it shows in their people
@B Babbich but we are not equal in every way. that's just how it goes mate. all cultures and peoples have things they excel in. that's how evolution works. and it's okay to point those things out when you see them.
@B Babbich and we are all exactly the same? and there's nothing that differentiates us from one to another? nothing unique about individuals or cultures?... just "fight, eat and have sex"? that is a sad perspective
@B Babbich I fully understand that we all have a lot in common. that is not the point here. the point is that we also differ in ways too. I feel like you are just trolling at this point. have a good one
I love it! I think all teams should be as proud as this. I don't feel it's disrespectful of the opposing team. In fact I think it fuels the need to win. Both teams should honor their own heritages. It's great, I love it....and yes, I'm Irish.
But the Hakka is a war chant and Fields of Athenry is a nice song. There is a great difference. Why not have nice songs for both teams?
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv the haka is most definitely not strictly a war chant.
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv Ya need to learn your history. Fields of Athenry is not a nice song.
@@HarrySmith-hr2ivnah mate, google the meaning , it’s not a nice song, but it holds a place in the heart of any man or woman with a connection to Ireland who has the knowledge of it, to be sure
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv the Fields of Athenry is indeed a wonderful song. As a Kiwi married to an Irishman, I learned the words as I love the passion in the song. It would be great if you could research our culture too, you’d be humbled, especially when you realise NZ’s rugby history and deep respect we have for our opponents. The haka is performed to greet visitors traditionally, it’s respectfully performed to farewell community members at funerals, welcome new born babies at Christenings, join families at weddings and many other gatherings in NZ. It’s not about intimidation, but in sport a welcoming challenge and we absolutely love a response to it.
Goosebumps - my father sang this on his deathbed in Dunedin Public Hospital. The head nurse came in and said to him - "You know you're dying?" He looked at her and as matter of fact said- "yes" and proceeded to blast it out. All the nursing staff had tears in their eyes. Now, I'm the last of the family line what was born in Ireland. RIP dad.
Then everybody slow clapped
Cheers, Da. ✌👏
Respect
The f kind of nurse walks into a dying man's room while hes singing and asks if he knows hes dying? I'll take shit that never happened for 100 dollars.
NGL I assumed you meant the haka at first.
Got to love the Irish, they always make every sport better with their atmosphere. Easily the best fans around the world
Gotta disagree. Irish MMA fans are one of the worse out there.
You may have a a valid point there dude regardless of any latent 4 leaf clover bias as yet undisclosed. Me myself hasn't got any dog in the hunt but I kinda agreee mate !!
Us Irish are great I have to agree 😂
@@TheArshitauheed 100% you have never been to one and are talking out your arse, Irish are awesome at MMA events. Back their own like no other, and I’m completely unbiased.
@@connmoss9727 yeah but the one they back brings out the absolute worst in them.
Who would ever think, the Maori Haka would meet the descendants of the celts. Tribal respects.
They should have started singing as soon as the Hakka started. That’s the way for all home teams to challenge this psychological one upmanship.
Psychological one upmanship? The one upmanship that psychologically didn't do anything to England when England demolished the All Blacks in the most recent world cup?
@@DjSpyjoy The intention is psychological one-upmanship. Whether it actually functions that way is up to the individuals on the field and their preparation beforehand.
@@James_489 The TV microphones were close to the NZ squad for the benefit of TV viewers. We don't know how it all sounded to the Irish players, but you can bet they would have heard The Fields of Athenry loud and clear.
@@James_489 Do you not understand how directional microphones work?
That’s disrespectful mate
The Irish guys just stood there, unfazed and smiling.
unfazed
@@tubby4388 cheers
Yea cause the Haka doesn't really hold the same weight anymore. It hasn't scared an opponent in like 2 decades
@@anubisgod23ecause social media and news outlets like ESPN killed it....... I’m sure if you’ve only ever heard about it in folklore, it can be very intimidating. Coming from an Irishman here........ when it’s watched on a million different Instagram stories and TH-cam and tiktok and Facebook, it’s impossible to hold the same weight.
Because the fans lifted them with a we got your back here emotional support the fields of athenry is amazing live in a stadium 😀
Shoulder to shoulder against the might of the New Zealand Haka. Gives you goosebumps
Such power and passion. Sends tingles down your spine. Notice how they nodded their heads in respect at the end. Good fans on both sides showing support for their teams.
Well said mate, totally agree with you 👌🏼
Was there that day. Goosebumps watching it.
I saw Ireland beat the ABs last year, i'll never forget it
It's the gayest thing I've ever seen.
Who won please?
@@ecarneylaw Ireland.
Brilliant love it. As an Irishman love that respect the kiwis have for their culture. Loved the response from us as well.
As a response that's fine - a respectful response to the challenge. What is not cool is the 70,000 Hooray Henrys at Twickenham who drown out 23 guys issuing a cultural challenge? Not cool - especially with the dreadful "Swing Low etc". Particularly with it's racist undertones (those who played club rugby in England in the 1970s will know what I mean)
@@Aidankiwi The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
@@Aidankiwi what are the racist undertones.
But we're not allowed to sing our national anthem and have to sing that stupid 'Ireland's call' nonsense. Yeah, it's for the northies, but our national anthem is a deeply felt part of OUR culture.
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv Haha! Fields of Athenry isn't a 'peaceful song', it is an anti-English, Irish rebel song.
As Irish we respect New Zealand massively warrior spirit
Hurling is a warrior sport. People in New Zealand would love that sport.
No one can deny how fkn cool Hakka is but leave it to the Irish to match them with their own culture 😂
I can. It’s ridiculous. Savage.
@@Balthorium hater
@@MyriamBernard13 yep. I hate people sticking their tongue out and yelling.
@@Balthorium shut up old man
@@MyriamBernard13 liking your own cringe comments. Lame haha
Congratulations for your national holiday on 17th March Ireland from your friends in Germany
Love and Respect the German People
You can break a lot of things. An Irish man’s spirit is not one of those things😂
Same concept with the scots.
Why do you have to put up with these theatrics.....pointless in the 21st century
Gurning Kiwis are not fearsome ,most aren't even native NZ's
Ignorant crybaby. Two of your tryscorers against us were Kiwis 🥺😫🤪
Any opposition team can do whatever they please, the louder the better. Ireland should have started singing much earlier. Awesome response
I liked that they were respectful and listened to the All Blacks do their thing which is very Irish. They then responded strongly.
@@knoll9812 they were respectful and let the all blacks do their thing all game too
Apart from the times the kiwi players went to the press crying and the opposition nations were fined by the WRU for being disrespectful by singing or committing the sin of taking a step forward.
Not NZ rugbys proudest moment
@@knoll9812 fuck the all blacks, why do they get a dedicated time to intimidate their opponents and puff their chests? They should have sang over the whole thing
Erin go braugh! Praise from across the pond in Newfoundland, Canada. Slainte!
The look on Jack Conans face will always stand out to me when I think about this game. He basically said, give us your best shot, we'll take it and come back for more. A great day that was.
When the crowd kicked in I've never been such a proud Irishman. Which is saying a lot seeing as im an Englishman 😂
Speaking as an Englishwoman, I'm one of our traditional British mongrels: English/Irish/Scots/Dutch (I have no idea how that last one got into my dna). It gives me a lot of leeway in the teams I can support.
Fair dues to you James :) I think you'd fit in well here!
This is true competition, no disrespect at all. Modern sport exactly as it should be, which is the two competing sides proudly displaying their support for their respective teams in the manner they know best. Gotta love it!
I'm irish and i hope in a thousand years we still being treated to the haka and various efforts to respond to it by other nations.
Absolutely brilliant,I like the way the Irish have thrown down the gauntlet. All good sportsmanship
That's my people! Proud to be Irish.
It's just a rugby match and both teams managed to make it feel like a battle of legend.
To my Irish friends. Im from RSA and may I just say that it is amazing to see how you people show how proud you are of your nation… I truly admire that… I do hope that you guys will let me sing that song with you in a pub one day… Love and blessings from Danie du plessis… 😊
More than welcome my friend!
Anytime Dannie any time brother🇮🇪🇿🇦
Go on my celtic family! Irish will always have support and love from the Welsh no matter what!
Ireland 💪🏽🤘🏽🥃
When you actually think about it, it's mad that the NZ team gets a free hit at intimidating the opposition at every game they play. Just because it's "part of the culture". Nobody else gets it.
Ireland 🇮🇪 in my heart always ❤
Ya just thought ya'd let us know, like, beekerface ? One thing that 800 years of occupation has done, it's begat a nation of flag wavers. The Dail loves ya !
@@blackbob3358 interesting 🤔 tell me more
Erin go brah 🇮🇪
@@blackbob3358 Imagine thinking "flag waving" is a bad thing.
Dear goodness, this was amazing to watch, love the haka so much and get goosebumps watching but the Irish done an amazing job as well, brilliant both teams ❤❤
I was there for that one - the mic's are placed right in front of the Haka - the noise in the crowd was insane
Nothing gets me more pumped and ready for war than an All Black HAKA and I'm from Australia. Love the Irish as well hearts of gold with fight or die spirit Respect to all men under God.
Never understood why opposing teams had to stand there while these guys did this shit???
Being irish is the best feeling in the world
Being from Dun Laoghaire is better 😂🇮🇪☘️💚
Ah Dun Laoghaire, the centre of the Pale 😂 🇮🇪🇮🇪
I can't help imagine the Haka guys practising in the mirror at home being all scary lol, sill fellas.
Let’s go Ireland, let’s go from Buffalo, NY.
It's time all that haka nonsense was stopped. They get the psychological advantage and get a quick warm-up in immediately before the kick-off while the other team has to just stand and watch.
Or at least we should be allowed to encroach upon it, or ignore it and go about our own warm-up. Personally as an England fan I think we should come out with a Morris pole and do a Morris dance whilst they do their haka. Most of these fellows are white anyway and the haka has nothing to do with their culture
@@Ghhyuttgg Ha ha I agree entirely M H. They could do their pat-a-cake routine on condition that we do our morris dance. Good points you make and gave me a laugh this morning. All the best from up north.
A: the idea that a world class athlete will suddenly become cold and unlimber after 2 minutes of standing with a jacket on doesnt make any sense. they have spent the last 30 mins warming up.
B: the days of the Haka intimidating other teams who know they are equal to them are long gone. they weren't scared schoolboys. they were a squad of men, world number one at the time of the match, who had trained their entire life's for a moment like that, for the opportunity to stare them down.
C: its an amazing spectacle. watching the Haka never gets old for me, and its always fascinating to see how other teams respond. like watch the video again and tell me the irish didnt get the better of them, look at TJ's expression at the end.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
@@misterkunnyfunt Thanks for the comment, whatever your name is. I just find that the Haka is an anachronism. I mean, let's assume that the Haka has never been done prior to a Rugby match. Then, just before their next game, the New Zealanders (or the Samoans or the Tongans or the Fijians, or whoever for their version of it) go to World Rugby and say: Look, there's this traditional dance of the Maori people that we'd like to do immediately before kick-off. Oh, it's nothing to worry about - just a little jumping and chanting to intimidate the opposition, including the line "we live; you die". And the opposition has to stand and watch and mustn't approach us". I think they'd be laughed out of the room.
you know when the english did this exact same thing a few years back. they were internationally condemned. i love this shit it gees the players up, and you need that when your about to try to run through man mountains. i am not a big rubgy fan. but even i know that this is the most demanding sport of all.
never stop doing the haka
and never stop being challenged for it
I was at HQ when England drowned out the Hakka The Kiwis in the old West Stand put their hands to their ears it was that loud Kieran Bracken’s debut
I’m forever proud to be Irish
That's a hot take... No one else is
@@okaythankyoubyeee2501 if it weren't for whiskey, the Irish would have taken over the world. Be grateful for the handicap, chum
Do you know any people named Rogan?
@@okaythankyoubyeee2501 Not a hot take. I am
@@okaythankyoubyeee2501I'm proud to be Irish. It's cute though that you think you can speak on behalf of an entire nation. Bless.
I don't understand why international rugby makes us put up with this from ONE team.
We don't. Many Pacific Nations have haka or variations thereof. It's a Pacific Islands thing, not just a Maori tradition. Do you not watch international rugby? 😆
@@DeclanDG I watch a lot of international rugby. What's your point?
@@AlexHawker761 that several nations from Oceania do this. Not just NZ.
@@vidur9994 Well, we shouldn't have to put up with any team doing it. Just play the game.
ohh poor you little girl have a cry dont like it dont watch it you little fairy
And I thought end zone celebrations in the NFL are ridiculous… this is beyond ridiculous, it borders on the sublime
True - except in the NFL when there's a turnover and the entire defense has to run down and pose for the camera - that has to be the most pathetic thing in all sport (outside of soccer!).
Swing Low; Fields of Athenry. The spectators have a voice of their own it seems.
The Head of State of New Zealand is King Charles 3rd of England. I've no time for him. A Maori war chant is inappropriate when the game is Rugby, not an all out tribal swords, axes and spears blood and bones death battle. Let the NZ team sing a peaceful song, just as Ireland sang Fields of Atherny.
The Irish met the challenge. And for that I salute them. Why should they just stand there and be intimidated?
Love the ABs. Love the Irish. It's great to see cultural overtones at a sporting event.
Good for the irish. There is something weird about ethnically european men performing a haka. Opposing teams should use the time to warm up rather than standing watching.
Haha! I have always thought it was ridiculous to see the Europeans doing this tribal ritual.
No reason why one side should be able to pump themselves up and get adrenalined whilst the other side just stand and take it. Well done the crowd for giving it all.
Nice to see the kiwis get challenged. They think they can come into anyones home ground and threaten them with a war dance. Stay humble
Kiwis are mostly Jack-offs.
@@HarrySmith-hr2iv agreed lad
So they think they're more fierce and have fought more than the Irish....Ha Ha Ha(ka)!!
@@ww2remembered983 doing a dance doesn’t make you the better team
It's a respectful challenge, not a war dance. Clue up first before commenting.
Well, this is what pride looks like. Brilliant!
I love it! 👏👏👏
Old school
"We see your warcry, we match it with ours"
Vs.
New school
"Who'd you bet on?"
Englishmen here. Personally I love watching the Haka, its theatrical and its part of the culture. Its also pretty intimidating, especially when New Zealand used to be outright world beaters. There will be those of you that hate watching it; I think the Irish fans singing back here is them rallying their boys for the challenge, and fans are a part of sport, so why not let them sing?
Don’t think anyone tried to stop them from singing..
I don’t think any quality rugby player finds it intimidating
Great job the Irish fans.
The Irish crowd responded with ever menacing chant from the haka which i love as an Irish man
The English should do some Morris dancing. 😂
The Irish a jig, the Welsh clogging, the Argie's a flamenco and the USA break dancing. Let's not forget the Aussie's waltzing Matilda!
line up and down a pint and a pie before kick off 🤣
...er ....
The French should do the can-can.
@@DW51380 Hear Hear !!
I liked it when the South African team turned their backs on the haka! Haha!
I love the haka against the two teams when we lost the great no 8 Anthony Foley at next match the ABs presented a no 8 jersey to Ireland placed between the two teams and did such an emotional haka such a sign of respect...and this year Ireland presented the ABs a no 11 For Sean Wainui and then AB s did another beautiful haka............I a!ways respect it ,and the keeping quite when kicking for conversion....so I'm glad the crowd waiting till last min before singing ..