BEST HAKA EVER? 🔥 | IRELAND V ALL BLACKS | AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES RUGBY

[@howgoodistravel]

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!

[@patrickdevine1085]

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]

@@patrickdevine1085 It's not a "war dance". Perhaps educate yourself next time before commenting...

[@patrickdevine1085]

@@bobarcher5837 this is taken from the dictionary “ Maori ceremonial war dance involving chanting, an imitation “

[@patrickdevine1085]

Maybe you should educate yourself!,,,

[@patrickdevine1085]

@@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.

[@aidencoughlan8604]

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

[@the_stoic_samurai]

true. it´s all about respect. the leaders of this world should copy some of that ... sometimes.

[@SpectreGunship]

Was wondering whether i had interpreted that same thing. Respect to both sides.

[@ciaranbrowne2]

Touch of pure class and respect.

[@casnine584]

I thought the nod was to Lowe and Gibson-Park because they used to play together? Or possibly Ake. 2 of the 3 anyway

[@NKN1602]

@@casnine584yea it was at them plus Aki. Idk what this comment was waffling about.

[@lewismcdonald2826]

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

[@winterfell2650]

Facts brother.

[@Kedyglo]

Am I the only one who thinks it’s not scary I just funny to be honest

[@johan.ohgren]

That tongue sticking out wasn't intimidating in the slightest

[@lewismcdonald2826]

@@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

[@Kedyglo]

@@lewismcdonald2826 ye probably start laughing bunch of men screaming there heads of really scared I’m shivering my timbers just thinking of it

[@fiachcaffrey9150]

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

[@dobbynp]

but they aren't warriors.....they're rugby players.....big difference

[@QemeH]

Beautifully put

[@ChristinaFromYoutube]

​@@dobbynpthis made me laugh so hard thank you ❤

[@dobbynp]

🙂

[@patrickbertlein4626]

@@dobbynp dude....DUDE.....ok young one, we see you....

[@nmn9166]

I think the lads should have responded with the river dance! 🕺🏻 😂 🇮🇪 They would never see it coming , totally throw them off.

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

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..

[@blackbob3358]

That's an absolute fab "shout", 9166. It would addle their sculls, surely.

[@michelleqs78]

I nearly died 😂with the river dance and can-can response. I live for these comments ❤

[@jadenjacobcomedy6237]

Brilliant😂😂😂🙌

[@markwoods1530]

ive always wanted yackety sax as someones national anthem

[@zoramaitken3449]

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]

Maori thinking war is not fair, sound cry baby to me.

[@NinjaofNi9ht]

@@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.

[@thinkingagain5966]

What challenge, the Irish just didn't want to hear it so they drowned it out w their singing 😂

[@dungeonmaster6292]

@@thinkingagain5966 haka is cringe. Good for the irish

[@zoramaitken3449]

@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

[@christopherlawrence6815]

Goosebumps as soon as the Irish fans began to sing.

[@liamjohnson7887]

Left it a bit late though (as far as the title of this video is concerned)

[@brucekilby9957]

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.👍🇳🇿🇮🇪🇦🇺

[@darrgrady9460]

@@brucekilby9957 Ireland won

[@Jofield421]

🤍☘️🤍☘️

[@Jwjmcc]

So did I my friend

[@jerolamp2924]

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...

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

Ireland= modern day superstars!

[@braderley]

Americans 😂

[@liamsteininger3436]

The irish team standing in front of them heard it, so the haka did what it was supposed to

[@magneto44]

often all to score zero points for two hours and end accomplishing nothing 😜

[@nightmares8213]

@@braderley because clearly the people rooting for Ireland are American and not yknow. Fucking Irish?

[@surfturfnz1879]

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!

[@Gallalad1]

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

[@RuairiOD-ti4rx]

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

[@haevinc]

The fact that Irish waited and started singing after Kiwis, made it a lot better to watch and feel both parties. Amazing 👏🏻 🇬🇪

[@celtichound9889]

For a minute their I thought your flag was the English one. Until I saw the tiny 4 crosses, naw you're from Georgia.

[@TheJofrica]

Nah they were just drunk and late

[@harrycallahan5018]

@@BradLee208 This cracked me up hard for some reason lol

[@johnroche7541]

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.

[@UrpleActus]

Georgia loves their rugby

[@shinvelcro]

I always loved how every nation gets to have its own pre-match display, has made rugby feel special.

[@mackdeen7021]

Only conducted by ONE team though.

[@plammo1775]

You’re being ironic, right?

[@Al_Ellisande]

@M A So not every nation.

[@liamjohnson7887]

@M A and you're hard-core right? So what anybody else says doesn't matter? Soz.

[@imogapils]

​@user-hg8ct8ts2yquite racist of you

[@agirlcalledshiv309]

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.

[@agirlcalledshiv309]

@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.

[@hoboeyjobi7020]

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

[@hoboeyjobi7020]

@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.

[@hoboeyjobi7020]

@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

[@hoboeyjobi7020]

@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

[@Kysushanz]

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.

[@007Hutchings]

Then everybody slow clapped

[@mikedolan6176]

Cheers, Da. ✌👏

[@nemanacemu2024]

Respect

[@ispartacus1337]

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.

[@NatashaEstrada]

NGL I assumed you meant the haka at first.

[@DoomStarRequiem]

Who would ever think, the Maori Haka would meet the descendants of the celts. Tribal respects.

[@harryfurphy1491]

Shoulder to shoulder against the might of the New Zealand Haka. Gives you goosebumps

[@danieduplessis9798]

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… 😊

[@Robbikelly]

More than welcome my friend!

[@itdontmeannothingnotathing3385]

Anytime Dannie any time brother🇮🇪🇿🇦

[@erwinj9697]

Got to love the Irish, they always make every sport better with their atmosphere. Easily the best fans around the world

[@TheArshitauheed]

Gotta disagree. Irish MMA fans are one of the worse out there.

[@jarshcharty3013]

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 !!

[@devanman7920]

Us Irish are great I have to agree 😂

[@connmoss9727]

@@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.

[@TheArshitauheed]

@@connmoss9727 yeah but the one they back brings out the absolute worst in them.

[@mattyd3079]

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 ❤️

[@saulgoodman8027]

The Irish guys just stood there, unfazed and smiling.

[@tubby4388]

unfazed

[@saulgoodman8027]

@@tubby4388 cheers

[@anubisgod23]

Yea cause the Haka doesn't really hold the same weight anymore. It hasn't scared an opponent in like 2 decades

[@CliftonLee33]

@@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 KZbin and tiktok and Facebook, it’s impossible to hold the same weight.

[@ciaranbrk]

Because the fans lifted them with a we got your back here emotional support the fields of athenry is amazing live in a stadium 😀

[@Omaof2]

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-hr2iv]

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?

[@Sgt.chickens]

@@HarrySmith-hr2iv the haka is most definitely not strictly a war chant.

[@blackbob3358]

@@HarrySmith-hr2iv Ya need to learn your history. Fields of Athenry is not a nice song.

[@holyjebus]

@@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

[@Justiceforpets]

@@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.

[@CathyD1976]

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

[@Zevvin768]

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

[@paulsmith5218]

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.

[@DjSpyjoy]

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?

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

@@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.

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

@@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.

[@steveluckhurst2350]

@@James_489 Do you not understand how directional microphones work?

[@Osamabintardin]

That’s disrespectful mate

[@CamperVan-K]

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.

[@Δανιήλ-ψ8χ]

Well said mate, totally agree with you 👌🏼

[@Jconnor2648]

The Irish crowd responded with ever menacing chant from the haka which i love as an Irish man

[@LunaMoonfae]

Absolutely brilliant,I like the way the Irish have thrown down the gauntlet. All good sportsmanship

[@bestirishfirefighter]

Was there that day. Goosebumps watching it.

[@SMacCuUladh]

I saw Ireland beat the ABs last year, i'll never forget it

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

It's the gayest thing I've ever seen.

[@ecarneylaw]

Who won please?

[@SMacCuUladh]

@@ecarneylaw Ireland.

[@brendanflannery8928]

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.

[@damien1351]

Brilliant love it. As an Irishman love that respect the kiwis have for their culture. Loved the response from us as well.

[@Aidankiwi]

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)

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

@@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.

[@damien1351]

@@Aidankiwi what are the racist undertones.

[@musashidanmcgrath]

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.

[@musashidanmcgrath]

@@HarrySmith-hr2iv Haha! Fields of Athenry isn't a 'peaceful song', it is an anti-English, Irish rebel song.

[@svenheilborn1537]

Congratulations for your national holiday on 17th March Ireland from your friends in Germany

[@tomasoionnaigh4855]

Love and Respect the German People

[@IrishPagan99]

As Irish we respect New Zealand massively warrior spirit

[@GabrielNavarro-bo7st]

Hurling is a warrior sport. People in New Zealand would love that sport.

[@poncho_x4410]

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!

[@daithiisanimdom]

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.

[@jamesd9523]

When the crowd kicked in I've never been such a proud Irishman. Which is saying a lot seeing as im an Englishman 😂

[@annalieff-saxby568]

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.

[@alanIrl99]

Fair dues to you James :) I think you'd fit in well here!

[@katharina...]

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.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

😂😂😂😂

[@assass7012]

It's just a rugby match and both teams managed to make it feel like a battle of legend.

[@davideaston8314]

I've been watching rugby for more than 35yrs and even though Im English, The Haka still gives me full body goosebumps and chills, every single time - truly one of the greatest traditions in any sport ever!

[@MyriamBernard13]

No one can deny how fkn cool Hakka is but leave it to the Irish to match them with their own culture 😂

[@Balthorium]

I can. It’s ridiculous. Savage.

[@MyriamBernard13]

@@Balthorium hater

[@Balthorium]

@@MyriamBernard13 yep. I hate people sticking their tongue out and yelling.

[@MyriamBernard13]

@@Balthorium shut up old man

[@Balthorium]

@@MyriamBernard13 liking your own cringe comments. Lame haha

[@davedawe2420]

Erin go braugh! Praise from across the pond in Newfoundland, Canada. Slainte!

[@RAWouthere]

They weren’t drowned out. Folks are so dramatic. But I do love when a challenge is accepted.

[@a-lexanderluthor1334]

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.

[@Pyeboy321]

Go on my celtic family! Irish will always have support and love from the Welsh no matter what!

[@rickwilliams967]

Lol, I love that the Irish guys were smiling and entertained. "Here, hold my whiskey"

[@barbaramoore5437]

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 ❤❤

[@TibbyGraeme48]

Wish they'd sung louder sooner,,,,awesome Irish!!

[@sophiemactrac]

To be honest we can’t help but lighten the mood at a rugby match 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@Johnburkex78]

I was there for that one - the mic's are placed right in front of the Haka - the noise in the crowd was insane

[@lathanwroe1472]

Any opposition team can do whatever they please, the louder the better. Ireland should have started singing much earlier. Awesome response

[@knoll9812]

I liked that they were respectful and listened to the All Blacks do their thing which is very Irish. They then responded strongly.

[@googm]

@@knoll9812 they were respectful and let the all blacks do their thing all game too

[@elcactusdelamuerte506]

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.

[@lathanwroe1472]

Not NZ rugbys proudest moment

[@Jimaybob]

@@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

[@mr.woowoo8826]

That's my people! Proud to be Irish.

[@JoseRodriguez-eu5ez]

Old school "We see your warcry, we match it with ours" Vs. New school "Who'd you bet on?"

[@flamingfrancis]

It is just not a Maori tradition but a Pacific Islands / Polynesian one. Varitions are performed by Samoa, Fiji. PNG also perform similar before their RL Internationals. Australia used to perform one for RL Internationals until the 60's. The Welsh are attributed with the first showing of "dissent" back around 1905, I believe. When the AB's started their Haka the well voiced (and probably well oiled) Taffys started up their National anthem in response. This is believed to be the start of NA's being played at games.

[@patienceobongo]

They could just stick their tongues out at eachother

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

@Frank B: 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.

[@blackbob3358]

@@patienceobongo Get in ! Best quote yet. Wish i'd of said that !

[@dubstepXpower]

Celts also did war dances so should be allowed to respond.

[@philmalley7888]

Being Welsh at Cardiff I'd like the new zealand team to do their dance , then their national anthem. Then finally the Welsh national anthem from our fans its our home game so they should understand.

[@redd605]

I know it didn't last long but it reminded me of Liverpool 2005 half time trying to help the team . goose bumps.

[@Celtic4Life9]

MHagnificent from both teams Well done the Kiwis and the Bhoys from the emerald isle RESPECT

[@DizzyDez613]

God bless the people of Ireland. 🍀 🇮🇪 🧡

[@jamiemcc6253]

God bless you ❤

[@Happydays1875Manchester]

Just spoke to my ma & i told her with tears in my eyes how proud i am to be Scottish with irish blood.i'll be honest im so proud of my irish roots

[@cacambo589]

Love the ABs. Love the Irish. It's great to see cultural overtones at a sporting event.

[@johnhealy6676]

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

[@harryconstable906]

ive watched this 20 times. every time ive gotten goosebumps!

[@Clarencebeeks89]

Ireland 🇮🇪 in my heart always ❤

[@blackbob3358]

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 !

[@Clarencebeeks89]

@@blackbob3358 interesting 🤔 tell me more

[@phillipnoone8044]

Erin go brah 🇮🇪

[@worldcomicsreview354]

@@blackbob3358 Imagine thinking "flag waving" is a bad thing.

[@roverlutionary619]

I am scottish and that was beautiful from both sides.

[@sebfleebee]

Reminds me of the scene from Zulu where both sides beginning signing at each other, such an awesome scene

[@steveluckhurst2350]

We're they all deaf? Or did you mean "singing"? 😂

[@AlfieBucks]

Swing Low; Fields of Athenry. The spectators have a voice of their own it seems.

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

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.

[@ko0974]

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 ..

[@JohnSmith-hi8rl]

God Defend New Zealand was impeccably observed on the day. The Kiwis were in our backyard and needed to be let known that lreland were ready for the challenge, what followed left them in absolutely no doubt!!

[@russellturner1909]

On the day mate plenty more to come

[@russellturner1909]

@@HarrySmith-hr2iv Are you sure it wasn't the Irish national anthem?

[@HarrySmith-hr2iv]

@@russellturner1909 No, the Irish National anthem is a pleasure to listen to. What is your National Anthem/ Or are you ashamed to say?

[@russellturner1909]

@@HarrySmith-hr2iv A bunch of bleating cows have more harmony than your singing 😲

[@Aidankiwi]

It was a response from the crowd which is fine. Its singing over the top of it that is not

[@benjaminstrum8573]

You can break a lot of things. An Irish man’s spirit is not one of those things😂

[@GabrielNavarro-bo7st]

Same concept with the scots.

[@bernardmcmahon351]

I’m forever proud to be Irish

[@okaythankyoubyeee2501]

That's a hot take... No one else is

[@flaviusbangarang]

@@okaythankyoubyeee2501 if it weren't for whiskey, the Irish would have taken over the world. Be grateful for the handicap, chum

[@bertroost1675]

Do you know any people named Rogan?

[@themickeyslipper_brianoconnor]

​@@okaythankyoubyeee2501 Not a hot take. I am

[@MrBagpipes]

​@@okaythankyoubyeee2501I'm proud to be Irish. It's cute though that you think you can speak on behalf of an entire nation. Bless.

[@1GoodWoman]

Very cool. Nice to see something that started in war and violence graduate to sport and reasonably civilized competition. Thank you to both sides and teams.

[@big.a1131]

Being irish is the best feeling in the world

[@46Ashgrove]

Being from Dun Laoghaire is better 😂🇮🇪☘️💚

[@ReverZe83]

Ah Dun Laoghaire, the centre of the Pale 😂 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@PaulCarew-j9j]

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.

[@ianmorga4018]

God I love rugby union so much. I can't think of another sport with the same levels of intensity.

[@mathewgurney2033]

I can't help imagine the Haka guys practising in the mirror at home being all scary lol, sill fellas.

[@jimw.4161]

Well, this is what pride looks like. Brilliant! I love it! 👏👏👏

[@alexprendes7370]

Announcer: “You gotta respect it” Ireland: “Hold my Guinness”

[@jasmineather2575]

I love how respectful the Irish were

[@JohnnyMoulder]

Utterly amazing, love this. From another New Zealander.

[@shmac96]

So who won the match? That was really cool!

[@obi-juantacobi8552]

Ireland 29-20

[@chrischris4181]

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

[@brustar5152]

Hey; just a thought, but wouldn't being directly challenged by that Haka serve to get your blood rising in an equal part? In that sense, just observing that as a member of an opposing team would lead me to get "cranked up" into a competitive spirit as well. Good stuff all around.

[@kavalogue]

It's a show of intimidation not motivation. We have our own forms. 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@seltonk5136]

I would yawn, maybe doa few armpit farts .

[@LS-sx5qo]

You have to be irish to stand in front of the All Blacks performing a Haka and just smile

[@petesmith9472]

Best Haka and response I’ve ever seen. Kudos all round.

[@mikeyoung7660]

A great sprit in this sport. That's what its all about. Magic ❤

[@davidhooper259]

The moment the Icelanders or Norse decide to take rugby serious-pre match chants will silence a lot of competitors

[@-jrt-9218]

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?

[@youssouferfromaids825]

Don’t think anyone tried to stop them from singing..

[@craigkerr2764]

I don’t think any quality rugby player finds it intimidating

[@creekyknee]

Wonderful, from both teams. Challenge laid down, challenge accepted.

[@alanmartin1949]

Somehow the video sound mix doesn't support the "drowned out by the Irish" claim - is there a SpecSavers equivalent for hearing!? 🤔🤔😉😉

[@engelinaschuurmans7648]

A haka always gives me goosebumps ❤️

[@Mexican_Marauder]

I think this a beautiful harmony of cultures.

[@Christopher-wy7ne]

Haka must mean Motor Coordination Therapy. If this is intimidation, it's only because opponents are laughing so hysterically they cannot play.

[@tinahschwenke1712]

Wow the power of 2 nations 2 entirely different cultures coming together is awesome. Kia Ora!!!

[@tarvitsenapua]

pretty cool! so much passion on both sides!

[@dinoarelic2605]

Irish brothers have my respect allways ❤ except when they spill my beer, love from Croatia

[@Driver2616]

I love Jack Conan’s little smile during the Haka, as if to say, “…lads, yez haven’t a clue of what’s coming at yez and what’s going to happen to yez 😂😂😂…”. And then, at the end, Perenara with a little facial expression, tinged with uncertainty, fear and forlorn hope, as if to say “….now there. Take that, you….you…you…!!”

[@GlasgowCeltic8867]

Shut up

[@Driver2616]

@@GlasgowCeltic8867 : And then Ireland showed them who’s the boss…🤣

[@AtonwaSwan]

Typical Irish knucklehead 😉

[@Driver2616]

@@AtonwaSwan Typical Irish knucklehead WINNER!!

[@Driver2616]

@@AtonwaSwan True. If you’re not Irish. Being Irish of course, means that you’re already a winner! 🙂

[@KristiContemplates]

As Irish diaspora with Kiwi siblings - challenge met with challenge is Respect. You always want to be sure it's a fair fight

[@raemac44]

The Haka is a challenge and we kiwis admire any other team that accepts that challenge. Watch a few games between Māori and other Pacific Islands where both teams do their challenges at the same time. Spine chilling and great.

[@heinzheko5860]

A great honour to get the Haka......a very warm welcome greeting. And these NZ men did WELL.....always thanks.

[@okaythankyoubyeee2501]

Why is it a great honor? It's a war dance from a race who lost the war 😂😂

[@gilbertclement5427]

If you are going to war, just remember the other side has their own rituals.

[@patrickoconnor1077]

So beautiful 🇮🇪 Dia Dhuit from across the pond 🇺🇸

[@ecmonkey13]

I always thought it was odd to let the opponent try to intimidate. This looks like a proper challenge 👍

[@taraishot100]

The haka isn’t about intimidation white fella it’s about challenging the opponent and drawing strength from their ancestors. Usually the enemy would do a haka back accepting the challenge before doing battle but the enemy isn’t another Māori tribe so this response is all good nothing disrespectful about.. unless you make noise over the haka at a wedding or furneral then that’s disrespectful but when going to battle we expect the enemy to respond

[@jai5834]

​@@taraishot100 well said 👏🏽

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Irony is that Haka was first introduced at a time when the ABs make up was eurocentric, either cringe worthy or comical.😂 Now days it's commercial and multi ethnic.

[@phantomopera5525]

Both of these traditions are just wonderful!

[@JP-wj2cz]

part 🇮🇪Irish and proud! 💪🏻💪🏽❤ from the USA!

[@lgracie33]

Would have been funny if the Irish team broke into River Dance 😂