Jordie Barrett & Elliot Daly attempt the World's LONGEST kick! | Ultimate Rugby Challenge

[@WorldRugby]

Who would you like to see on next weeks challenge? Let us know in the comments.

[@montaguecox8729]

Zammit in a speed challenge

[@montaguecox8729]

Or Farrell and Biggar in an acting challenge

[@alexmckay2419]

Zammit speed

[@tobiasmano6634]

Aaron Smith in a passing chelange.

[@jaxan0882]

Long range kicking with Frans Steyn, Handre Pollard, Morne Steyn and Johan Goosen. Johan Goosen 60 + meters as a schoolboy..........

[@liamhughes2991]

Paul Thorburn, inside his own 10m line, with the angle, no kicking tee just a mound of mud, an amateur rugby player (he had a day job Monday to Friday), heavier ball, 1986. Take a bow.

[@MrGrindalo]

they literally say that in the video

[@npd6225]

Imagine they get Frans Steyn kicking in Ellis Park. 1,700metres above sea level. 😂 *puts tee down in the car park entrance

[@jaymeister4850]

Frans Steyn, when he played with the sharks, before the matches he would go out and just entertain the crowd with some practice kicks. Mind you, this was in Durban, at sea level. He would start placing and dropping from out of his 22. Obviously a great many attempts would miss, but some still hit. That guy was a monster

[@JPTheron88]

@@jaymeister4850 *Is I would like to see him, Bosh, Goosen, and Swanepoel kick it out

[@jaymeister4850]

@@JPTheron88 Only for some standard nine laaitie from Grey College to and beat them all

[@Sulu-sw3zo]

Lol

[@dreammaker9642]

Goosen kicked 70m at altitude... As a school boy. To be fair tho, everytime One of the wineyard schools go up to Grey Bloem, kickers always have a go at 60+

[@bobhoskins9539]

I always think daly never looks like he’s actually trying to kick it far and it just flies

[@eombuki]

I thought i was the only one puzzled about it

[@phiphedude7684]

For those saying they should have gotten Frans Steyn, they do actually have to keep this competitive

[@jaymeister4850]

Best comment 😂 Have you seen Frans Steyn when he was at the Sharks?

[@JTM1809]

@@jaymeister4850 I will never forget his successful drop goal in Top14 from 65m away. The ball still sailed ABOVE the tips of the sticks. Utterly insane. Him and Wales’ Paul Thorburn are in a league of their own.

[@clutchxgene8477]

@@JTM1809 He's never kicked off the tee from this far in a game though

[@JTM1809]

@@clutchxgene8477 Oh yes, he has, mate. There was this famous match vs. the ABs where Steyn was slotting them almost from Boks’ 22. I think it was in 2012? He scored like 3 penalties from Boks’ half, some of them were pushing the 65m distance. It was absolutely crazy. And he’s got one 65m or 66m kick in the Top14 for Racing 92. Besides. What Daly and Barrett did was not in a match either. Steyn sometimes entertains the viewers with pre-game kicking and then he kicks from his 22.

[@clutchxgene8477]

@@JTM1809 Oh I looked up international not club yea nah he would have won this challenge likely

[@iseriver3982]

Having narrators trying to sound hyped repeating what's already been said, or established, is my favourite trope. 'I'm going to kick it 65m' 'hes going to kick it 65m!!!'

[@Saxymancan]

Paul Thorburn did this back in the 80’s and in a game situation first attempt, still stands as far as I’m concerned.

[@waynewilliams1763]

I was there,I remember shouting WTF you Wally just before he kicked 😂

[@maverick4177]

That had a few more metres in it as well 👏🏻 that’s why Daly is a Lion for all the doubters

[@iseriver3982]

I'm a doubter, and rightly so since he isn't playing top flight rugby and sucked during English worst six nations for decades. But I can't wait to see him kick at elevation!

[@maverick4177]

@@iseriver3982 doubt away, but Daly is a utility player, he can fit in, centre, wing Fullback, and he can kick like a mule, as for performances in the 6 nations, it’s a team game, Nobody in the England camp really shone this season, doesn’t reflect on Daly as an individual, lads a talent As for not playing top flight, did you see saracens destroy Ampthil at the weekend? Saracens financial irregularity and forced relegation doesn’t change an international players talent, nothing to do with the league you play in, if your good enough, you play international rugby, simple

[@iseriver3982]

@@maverick4177 daly as an individual hasn't played good rugby this entire season. I know he's a utility player, but his form is off. Have to wait till the lions play to see if he magically manages to find form.

[@maverick4177]

@@iseriver3982 wow, you sound like you watch and listen to too much football over analysis

[@boboff1538]

smaller field

[@tsoiboy4073]

Biggest surprise is Daly’s lack of follow through, which I’ve never noticed before. Like he clips it 65m.

[@roryblake3232]

It's likeTIger Woods' stinger

[@martinward7239]

Two seriously great, humble players. Loved it

[@davidtwynham6161]

Once Daly/Barrett/rest of world sets target, Francois Steyn: hold my keg.

[@leonardvandersandt9612]

No really. The guy put over a 64m kick last year and he had no problem with distance

[@mitchhyde1162]

I reckon if these guys kicked in South Africa 🇿🇦 it’s would be a 70m kick easy

[@Shanan81]

Is he still playing? He must be 50 by now

[@Earl1403]

Paul Thorburn: Hold my Zimmer frame

[@fletmok3548]

Don Clarke -pffffttt amateurs

[@henryczekalowski8416]

Enter frans steyn

[@dandreehlers9817]

Give it to frans steyn...he put a 64m kick over on sea level in the currie cup

[@jaymeister4850]

Bemack when he was playing for sharks, he regularly warmed up before matches, attempting 75 meter drop and place kicks. Unreal monster that one

[@CarefulAtheist]

I Saw that kick. And he didn't clear the crossbar by just a little...he monstered it.

[@Penuelism]

Absolutely impressive!!! Frans Steyn vs Johan Goosen vs Reece Hodge vs Kurtley Beale!

[@shu-aibanthony6301]

Don't think Beale

[@johnniebalfour]

I love it. Paul Thorburn was an amateur who kicked a one off in a match situation wearing wet leather boots and it’s taken 2 pros with plenty tries in empty grounds to beat him. What could PT have done if he had been pro?

[@CalderClan]

That was a monster kick 👌

[@pervyboy69]

It was a huge kick.... Buuut there was a strong wind that day.

[@cheeseweasel69]

Epic kicking! I remember when I played rugby as a kid and every time I would leather the ball it would just land about 10 meters in front of me. Not sure how it is possible to kick is so far and still keep the accuracy! Great skills from some great blokes.

I pity the guy that needs to go against Frans Steyn... Good challenge video though, guys!

[@jaymeister4850]

Don't know if you saw him back when he was a shark. His pregame rituals....yeah. How does 75 meter at sea level sound ☠️

@@jaymeister4850 Yeah...that guy obliterates a rugby ball with his foot. And only a two step run-up. What a player!

[@brandenvandermerwe5352]

True Vrystaat boerseun! That's why!

[@nziwikiwi4020]

That record would be gone in Wellington on a windy day .Im sure someone would of kicked a 80 at athletic park with that southerly blowing to gale lol

[@DJYoue]

I take back everything I may have previously said about Daly. He's beast!

[@iseriver3982]

2:23 the actual kicking starts

[@Gengar094]

Bit of an advantage knowing what your opponent got

[@CymroGlan]

Very entertaining. As a former 80/90's rugby player/kicker I'm not sure this kind of comparison with Paul Thorburn is possible. This is like comparing Roger Federer with Bjon Borg. 1. Modern Paul is half the weight of the 1980's ball and "flies better". 2. Boot Technology in contact area and stress on standing foot improved. 3. Tee's not used in those days (not even a bucket of sand that was used in the 90's). Getting under the ball perfectly took huge skill. Paul had one attempt. these guys had 5. Good old heel in the ground to make a whole stuff!!!! 4. The modern pitch/turf has way more purchase on the standing food. 4. Mental toughness in "live test" conditions. these guys has no spectators to boo if they failed! The reason the Thornburn kick is so historic I guess is that the World Record still stands. Quite amazing 35 years on.

[@Marcas542]

Shoulda picked Reece Hodge, good vid do

[@YTho-ev1ej]

Round 2 with Jordie, Daly and Hodge and Frans Steyn

[@lincolngunning5211]

Hodge is injured

[@Marcas542]

@@lincolngunning5211 oh, I didn’t know

[@drtheogrenbalakrishnan9031]

Frans steyn.. Goosen and even riaan viljoen

[@jaymeister4850]

Goosen! There is a video here in KZbin about him doing a 67 meter penalty as a schoolboy

[@dutch5580]

Ruaan Combrink, Andries Coetzee

[@Andy_M986]

They should have invited Reece Hodge as well,that guy is a machine.

[@rikiellia]

A machine that has 0 accuracy lol 😂

[@chrisdaldin7479]

Would Love to see Dan Carter vs Jonny Wilkinson drop goal challenge

[@fleshen]

As a Welshman I found that strange I was cheering an Englishman on! Oh then I remembered he's a Lion!!!!

[@jaymeister4850]

Yeah, you guys are touring here in just a few months. At least our boys got some rugby in is so we aren't too rusty anymore. Tell me quickly about the dynamic with you and the English? I know from my time in Scotland that them, you guys and the Irish would always cheer on anyone England plays against. Does that count for SH sides too? Like if England played the Wallabies, who do you want to win? Also, does this always get out aside with a Lions tour?

[@OwenLikesGoats]

@@jaymeister4850 it’s normally just a bit of fun. Historically Wales would be oppressed by the English and there were a few rebellions. Then the Tudors became kings and queens of the English throne who had Welsh heritage and used the Welsh dragon as their emblem. Then the last Tudor died with no heirs so a Scottish cousin took the throne. All madness and mixed up, just different bits of culture all shoved in a very small space. Luckily when it comes to rugby everyone is quite respectful and it’s all normally friendly banter.

[@wrightyy]

If he knocks one of those over in SA to win a test he will be THE Lion.

[@jaymeister4850]

@@OwenLikesGoats Yeah I know, rugby fans are way more civilized than their football counterparts. I was in Invergordon, a small village near Inverness in Scotland, buying a pack of cigarettes from an old shopkeep in what was locally known as "the wee shop". On the TV, he had rugby and Scotland was playing and losing to Ireland quite badly. I tell him that I'm sorry to see his team doing badly, he replied with: "Eh, I don't mind losing against Ireland. I just hope France beats England!"

[@gonzoraoul]

And being as he's a Daly he's kinda probably Irish anyway... :D

[@anthonycorboy5122]

There are a few guys in world rugby who can kick along way, but the record must still belong to paul as it was in game time and what about the old leather balls of years ago, how far would some of them kickers go today

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

those leather balls are lighter than todays balls. go look it up. and they treated the leather to make it more water resistant, before you ask.

[@keza41]

@@RabbitholeIsrael You obviously never played with a wet leather ball because you are .....wrong.

[@dmbassett]

and did Paul have a massive T. Nope.

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

@@keza41 I did. I had an old leather ball back in the day. light as a feather. but check the stats on the internet yourself

[@keza41]

@@RabbitholeIsrael Reading comprehension not your strong point is it.

[@frostysfreeway2320]

I was privileged to be coached by, albeit very briefly, the legendary France fullback, Pierre Villepreux. I have not seen a better kick than his penalty against the All Black in 1978 (watched on TV replay - as was 2rs old in '78) . During kickabouts at training, I regularly watched him stroke the ball over from near on 70 metres. His best trick was a drop goal from the corner flag which he never missed. None of the actual players in the squad could do what he could do in his 50's. To this day I have not seen a more natural kicker of the ball. Remember, this was all done without a kicking tee. Just a good old fashioned crows nest!

[@francishooper9548]

This was in a test match - a completely different kettle of fish than just playing around without pressure and it was not directly in front.

[@sage6336]

The air temp , pressure , attitude n stadium make this an unfair comparison

[@madtitanmzo]

Frans Steyn has entered the chat 👀

[@jaymeister4850]

Everybody else: we don't want to play anymore

[@pohutukawajay]

Everybody else has left the chat.

[@how2digitalowen]

at 1,700 meters above sea level with low air resistance.

[@jamesbailey1301]

@@how2digitalowen no, in France and in Durban at sea level.

[@Louismulh]

Jeez its amazing how good they both are at kicking...

[@CalderClan]

Halfpenny and Daly doing us proud! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@shu-aibanthony6301]

🔥🔥🔥 great video. Elliot Daly is so confident and calm tbh

[@zabadackakaHansCoche]

A month ago Tiaan Swanepoel (SA) did 70m and I'm sure he could've done 73m.

[@monreswanepoel3240]

Give Frans Steyn a chance at Loftus. He'll nail 70m

[@darrenholliday7670]

Only 70m at altitude? That's harsh.

[@nocaphen]

If Dan carter can kick 62 at loftus. These guys should be able to do 70m

[@VincentComet-l8e]

Very impressive kicking! A variable though is the wind condition, which can make a big difference. They would obviously both have picked the most favourable direction to be kicking. But this is about as good as it can get from opposite sides of the world…

[@stephenackerman2236]

Isn't Paul Thornburn in the Guinness book of records with the longest kick. Twice. With Wales and Neath. In front of a crowd. Which adds to pressure! And one attempt!

[@pickarooney]

At an angle, with a heavy ball

[@rejectwokeness1314]

And fatigue too

[@DavidAJones11]

And without a kicking tee, or even some sand.

[@greymouser8659]

Clearly not 'the record'....but seem to remember(age fails) a french kicker regularly dropping them over from inside his own half. Early 70's, wet ball...nil tee etc.

[@lewiscraw8294]

@@pickarooney you realize having a heavier ball could be a possible advantage. Try throwing a good sized stone then throwing a lighter kind of stone. The heavier stone will be less impeded because it is more more dense so the force on it will be greater. Obviously not too dense. The resistance from the air will have less effect. Dont worry though. Most peoples opinions in this thread are non sensical

[@keepingupwithkaia7095]

Daly had the advantage knowing what Jordie kicked

[@keepingupwithkaia7095]

@Adam Fisher Daly said Jordie kicked 65m so he went for 65.50m so it wouldn’t be a tie

[@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit]

But still kicked it .....

[@keepingupwithkaia7095]

@@-NemoMeImpuneLacessit yeah not denying that🤣

[@dominicbritt]

Barrett’s 65m kick cleared the bar by a good 5-10m

[@keepingupwithkaia7095]

@@dominicbritt it did aye

[@cameronveivers5419]

Gotta say you have to make these type of videos longer....so entertaining!

[@Emjaygee1950]

Call up Paul Thorburn ! (with no kicking tee and on a muddy pitch)

[@jaymeister4850]

With a heavy leather ball

[@jaypw321]

And half way through a match

[@tomdavies6368]

@@jaypw321 was almost at the end of the match actually, even more impressive.

[@flyingdutchman3165]

Great series! Please, keep it going :D

[@tmcr5656]

We need Frans Steyn

[@Faust_ZA]

Lol francois "hold my beer"

[@matthewbowen209]

I grew up in the same village as Paul lived 7doors down from me and always came to my house to pump up the bag of balls and then over to the school field for practice, an absolute Gentleman taking me with him to collect the balls and once he was done giving me 30 minutes of coaching

[@ruanheystek5695]

Frans steyn?

[@jaymeister4850]

Need to keep it competitive!

[@soothnaicker1522]

Ah glad all the Steyn comments are already here... makes this easier

[@StevaenNemcries]

This Competition Format is so great to watch 😄

[@freepubquiz1649]

Two brilliant kickers but would like to say that Paul Thorburn's kick was in the Winter mud, striking a vertical ball placed in that mud with no kicking tee and running on to it at an angle, not straight on. Incomparable but all good fun.

[@MJSteedman]

Didn't bother to ask Frans Steyn because this video would be a non starter

[@francisiraia1722]

Reece Hodge from Australia can kick a long ball

[@shelr8204]

Frans Steyn !!

[@miguelfilipe7306]

Frans Steyn vs Reece Hodge 👌

[@shaunhendricks8675]

the field that Elliot Daly kicked on looks smaller than the one Jordie kicked on ... they should actually do this world records on 1 field then it will be a fair one

[@nziwikiwi4020]

Definitely the cake tin is a huge field that other guy was just at some random park lol

[@orenrob1914]

"Paul Thorburn did this back in the 80’s and in a game situation first attempt, still stands as far as I’m concerned", says Paul Thorburn on six separate youtube accounts

[@cardigan3000]

it is a fair point however

[@malankleynhans7642]

Johan Goosen at age 18 67m It is on youtube

[@maviedanslevent]

Am I the only one to see that Jordie's ball at 67m actually bounced and went over the post, which actually counts as good ?!

[@GriffMJ]

....Paul Thorburn kicked a wet Mitre rugby ball off a turf created tee.

[@mlguy8376]

About to say that - different balls and also different definition of training. These lads these days are trained to perfection compared to back in that. Add the pressure of the kick when Paul did it, still makes it the best. Plus I remember there being an angle as well.

[@floydkingi4364]

Kicking tees make a huge difference, compared to the old divits that players quickly made themselves

[@GriffMJ]

@@floydkingi4364 ...you had to have tiny feet (Phil Bennet), a toe poke specialist (Alan Martin)...... or thighs like a cart horse (Paul Thorburn) to kick the old bricks off the turf. Then there was the French ball..... u lump of lead covered in mud.

[@6VITU9]

Maleli Kunavore was one of the strongest kicker for Toulouse. We never had a chance to see him in the international level.

[@nathanaskew2784]

Frans steyn would easily get over 70

[@clouds5866]

Deffs

[@GSD-hd1yh]

My own longest kick was a penalty on our own 25 yard line at New Brighton in 1978. It was a windy day and when the penalty was given the conditions just felt right. It was a very good day, didn't miss a single kick from anywhere on the field.

[@xfosda]

They ought to be in the same place at the same time for the competition to be valid - same wind, atmospheric conditions, altitude and whatnot.

[@laurentlassen7812]

It's all well when you kicking without the pressure of spectators and your opponents staring down on you. So, in this "test", bring on Frans Steyn at Ellispark! I remember he slotted monster penalty!!! The whole rugby world took note of that kick. And he's done these long once quite often!

[@callumscott953]

Why would Daly go for a 65.5m after failing the 65m kick unless he knew he had to beat 65m? That means he must have known Barrett had kicked 65, giving him a significant advantage in the competition.

[@RavetBaileyVictorFRE]

They say he knows

[@zacharystone8817]

@@RavetBaileyVictorFRE yeah and that’s unfair. Jordie could’ve slotted 65.5 as well

[@paulp4452]

Good point. They should have given them both unlimited chances to keep increasing the distance.

[@callumscott953]

@@paulp4452 I prefer the Olympic method where an athlete gets to choose their distance then gets 3 chances to succeed. If they succeed in 3 chances, they get to pick a new distance, if they don't, their last successful distance is their final score.

[@JGRugby]

Fastest Rugby Player: Rees-Zammit vs Beauden Barrett ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@darthmong7196]

That's not even close. 😂

[@JGRugby]

@@darthmong7196 who else would rival LRZ??

[@mlguy8376]

Rees hands down. But better Rugby player? well you know the answer ;)

[@mlguy8376]

@@JGRugby in today’s game very few

[@Isaacmugambi1]

@@JGRugby Carlin isles, the real speed stars are in 7s

[@tsaki_titan]

How the ruck did they not pick Frans Steyn????

[@ronarscott1223]

Whatever happened to Don Clark (the boot) being the longest kicker, he used to take kicks from his own 25 yard line, also it was a much heavier ball in those days.

[@feliscorax]

Those are fair old whacks, I reckon. Well-done both them boys.

[@aaamarsters]

I remember a school mate kicking 76 yards in 1970 at Eden Park, Auckland and landed. When Lynfield College wong the B grade final 3-0. Not only that he kicked it over, it landed over the fence on the south side of Eden park no2 field

[@moocowp4970]

Would love to have them continue to challenge each other until they can't beat/draw with the other (e.g. Barrett try for 66m, then Daly 67 etc.). Also would love to see with the other big kickers of the game e.g. Hodge, Beale, Steyn etc. (Don't know the northern hemisphere big kickers as well unfortunately)

[@ajohnson59]

Always need the same ball - has to be a quality Gilbert of course! Both great kickers! nudging at altitude will be interesting in SA on tour!

[@DPudds]

I thought it said world's longest neck. Thumbnail was on point for that too.

[@merlin5420]

Don Clarke smokes all these wannabes! 84 metre toe hack into a Te Kuiti wind

[@domaths7]

Since 1932 Gerry Brand holds the world record for the longest drop kick. 77.7 metres

[@KernowekTim]

Which, amongst Elliot's other attributes, is exactly why he is on the plane to South Africa with the British and Irish Lions. Penalty kicks win matches.

[@thabodlamini495]

No, scoring more points than your rival does.

[@floydkingi4364]

Who was the Saffa who did a 60m kick against NZ and won the game back in 2014?

[@texmataika9945]

Does this mean that left footers have a slight advantage over right footed individuals nah!?

[@jasonwinde]

Now we just need one with Pollard! 🇿🇦

[@markrutherford6010]

They both did well. Daly looks like he’s got another five metres in him. His last kick clear the cross bar with plenty to spear.

[@bradydadon3425]

Carter did kick 62M against South-Africa...don't forget that

[@johnkitchen4699]

Thorburn’s kick is far superior - sea level, mud, pressure situation and NO TEE!!! ( Modern day kickers have much easier job kicking of a child’s tee - watering down the skills!). Thorburn remains king and champion!

[@Ant.Groover]

What were the altitudes of the stadiums ? Higher = longer, reckon.

[@warnersend1792]

Daly's was St Albans I would guess, about 110m/360ft above sea level

[@DougieFrank]

Congrats to Daly. However, to do this properly they need to kick on the same ground at the same time, with the same ball. Temperature, humidity, altitude, wind speed, ball brand all affect flight.

[@rangikapuateepa8556]

What about the Romanian 10 from the 07 world cup? Man was smashing 70m+ kicks like they were going out of style

[@campbellprice5300]

Jordie in games is way better and Jordie was actually going for it unlike Elliott playing it safe

[@mioyuki2316]

T J Perenara kicked one over from 69mts. Left footer. Did it during a training....not sure how measurement was done though. Either way pretty bloody impressive anything over 50mts :). Video under "TJ Perenara 69 mt kick" - Jordie looks on in background.

[@adnaanhindley2439]

Erm... Frans Steyn? I'll just leave that there.

[@leightarentaal2123]

The thing that bothers me is his leg, it's so low when he kicks

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Paul Thorburn's brother used to coach me at a local rugby club when I was a kid. No one asked, but it's still true..

[@TomRC88]

Emi Boffelli and Reece hodge also have massive boots

[@squashyninja6831]

Yeah, echo the tee thing. Dig up a divot and then try it boys ! Then try it in an international match !!

[@jbee9713]

If you can kick a world record kick, you deserve your Lions spot son

[@adamtwomey3183]

Love these new videos

[@montaguecox8729]

Hoping this video will make Daly a starter for my Lions XV

[@samstewart502]

Jordie has a extra metre or two wearing a black jumper .

[@animekawaiichan9399]

Frans and Morné Steyn should've been there as well.

[@Nervybear]

Not Morné

[@animekawaiichan9399]

@@Nervybear why?

[@rabidsquirrel7487]

Shows how much better Thorburn was. In a test match, wearing about 430lb of old fashioned Jersey, a ball with less aerodynamic capability than a breeze block, and boots that were actual boots.

[@joefrench3950]

Are we allowing for altitude???

[@bradleypenrith]

Frans or even Curwin Bosch they both have 60m drop kicks

[@misterp8500]

Let Frans Steyn and Ruan Pienaar try to attempt the world's longest drop goal