Native American Rugby - An Inspiring Tale

[@gadfael]

These boys need to know they will be welcome now in every rugby club worldwide. Well done

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you

[@zyaicob]

We have a large family

[@normalcc]

Great work Timaris, love from NZ.

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you!

[@christonga11]

great story , rugby teaches you alot of life lessons, i wish these fine people all the best on the rugby pitch but in life in general

[@myrugga]

This is one of the most heartfelt story of grassroots rugby. Well done! What a great story we'd love to post this on our international channel.

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[@WillardsChips]

This is Rugby!!! Bringing people together!!! Great story!!!

[@7884golfguru]

Awesome lady ❤️❤️❤️from down under

[@FioriBen]

Rugby brings more respect then any other sport

[@kishascape]

It's more fun too :3

[@missmalonz5529]

Wow trully awesome story! Kia Ora and much love from New Zealand

[@stumodman]

It would be so cool for the game to develop a following with Native American's similar to Polynesians and have some players come through at a high level

[@coachtimaris]

That would be so nice. In November of 2015, we will be playing Australia' s aboriginal team.

[@stumodman]

So awesome!

[@Hedriks]

I don't know what the Australian aboriginal Rugby team is like, but I have watched them play Rugby League and they play very well.

[@ngatibroffessor1840]

@@coachtimaris Kia Ora Timaris how is your team doing? Would be interested in finding out more about what you have been up too? How many teams do you have? Do you have a face book page or website? You are truly inspiring....

[@dchang11]

Eagle feathers and the silver fern share a lot of cultural similarities. It should be the logo of the USA Eagles. It’s really powerful.

[@notoriousbig73]

Awesome😁 Spreading the gospel of our beautiful game The game we play in heaven Respect to you Aunty ✌

[@sebass408]

beautiful beautful beautiful!!!!!!! .... our story is told!!

[@stoomdiekabaret3156]

Rugby love from South Africa. Keep up the great work!

[@rimaman8681]

serch counties vs south africa , 🔓

[@michaelplurad8121]

These are the players we need for the IRL... Real Americans.

[@AbeTakuya47]

Native Pride !!! ^.^ would love to get a US Indigineous team going.

[@pauladdeson3525]

Absolutely fantastic, As a Rugby myself it is one of the most rewarding things I have done. This Coach is doing a great job and keep it up. You are a inspiration to all of us. Paul England

[@vijaylaxmitorot8758]

Awesome story. Love from Papua New Guinea🇵🇬

[@nukuno1]

thats awesome best of luck to her and the team!!!

[@remittanceman4685]

Welcome to a great community guys. Glad to see you enjoying the greatest sport on earth. And that lady deserves ultimate respect.

[@coachtimaris]

Once again, thank you. You can follow us on Facebook. We have a page under Gallup Rugby Football Club.

[@ch64621]

Greetings from the Republic of Vanuatu, a nation made up of 83 islands in the south west pacific....Well done Mrs Montano......The country needs more people like you, to take youths out of trouble. You guys have a great potential in rugby....I hope to see more indigenous players in the US national team in future.

[@mikefrisinger3948]

good tale glad the sport brought some discipline to guys in need I love to play rugby and hockey sports really help

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you!

[@albainbridge1]

Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful This makes me feel so good. Our game is so great, it brings the best out of all of us. It really does!

[@niueanlaho]

Awesome work Timaris....hope the IRB give your team funds to help out......

[@Masterpaul76]

I hope someday I'll see native american people from south, central and north america excelling in professional sports...

[@rekoawa5732]

This lady is fantastic. Not only for her dedication to these young men, but for her people. She should be better recognized and duly rewarded for the work she is investing into the youth in her community.

[@tymesix]

Wow NAVAJO.........I'm a Western movie addict when I was young in the early 70's and Navajo always fascinates me. The center of many cowboy movie stories I loved. Navajo Navajo.......please be famous in Rugby too! All the best.....👍!

[@billmolidegei9049]

Thank you coach for your time and never giving up on the kids. A big vinaka from Fiji.. Rugby a hooligans game played by gentlemen..

[@heahabro9996]

U are awesome Timaris!!

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you!

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you for the support.

[@rimaman8681]

i hope you guys are still a club, write to new zealand rugby union ask if they can help with a tour of new zealand and matches against an equivilant opposition we would love to have you guys here, do you guys do a indian war dance before the games???

[@VexTibbetts]

Fantastic story. Be great for rugby to inspire Native American communities. NZ Maori play the Eagles soon - perhaps one day we might see a US Indigenous team?!

[@andrewwatts3714]

There's already the Iroquois lacrosse team. Unfortunately, I think that's the best this country will get with any type of team indigenous peoples.

[@TheSuburbanBase]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You go Navajo!!!!!!! Play on and show us all what you can do!!!!!! -A white American

[@SK-zy2ri]

Hope u guys are still at it?? N I hope all of the pressure n training does good to people hat off t yes

[@nativesonascending6264]

Outstanding job Aunty!

[@TN-tg9gv]

aim for the sky boys. vinaka from all the way from fiji.

[@ryandevine5583]

Inspirational stuff man. All the best to these guys.

[@seremaiarabaraba8280]

God bless you guys... Love from Fiji...

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

much love much respect from here in new zealand we love you guys keep playing hard one day you will be great just as we were

[@rimaman8681]

as we were???? lol

[@pauldavies5655]

this is good ,, best wishes from wales xx !!

[@coachtimaris]

Thank you

[@richardmatatahi4563]

If there is one thing rugby is 1st and foremost it is a sport. a sport that can teach team work, defending your goal line against an opposing team. It's Unity that binds teams together and sets them apart, a lesson to be learnt from, or a victory to be grasped and owned. One day Rugby will truly be a global sport. kia kaha (be strong) from Waipa, NZ.

[@gregarchipow7643]

respect for the lady

[@brenttamatea7578]

Just wanted to say Rugby is not about violence it is about teamwork discipline and fitness like any team sports the proof is in the changed lives of the young people keep it up you are doing a wonderful Job would be great for you to come to New Zealand i feel a connection between the cultures of the Navaho and the Maori there is definitely a connect there.Was following a netflicks series on a navaho basketball team trying to make it to the state finals its the same for them teamwork discipline working together as a team really helps that sense of community and well being we look after each other that is how it is we all need a place of belonging somewhere where we feel accepted as part of the tribe or group that makes all the difference..

[@sefoahsiu8524]

Navajo lakota cherrokee should tour polynesia and nz.

[@rimaman8681]

yes we should help with the costs , the tour would build alot of respect for rugby in the hearts of these warriors, a good name for the club to, the navajo warriors, to be good at rugby , physically you need to be strong fit and have good skills and technique

[@hannahmc5291]

Community sport for every shape and size. Hope the team is still going and good on Timaris!!

[@Noonalika]

Sebastian Elliot. I salute you.

[@bakesale7463]

His mustache is incredible for a kid his age

[@meagi6116]

Love to visit that town

[@quintinmarsters1609]

This is truly a great story. I pray that the young stay away from drugs and hard cri

[@NefatiousK]

It's great. Rugby teaches that you can channel your aggression on the filed and be a gentlemen off of it. It is the ultimate team sport for all shapes and sizes.

[@mizz8248]

ATAAHUA MAHI WHANAUNGA( Beautiful Work My Native Cousins ) Aotearoa Maori

[@MrAnicolet]

Awesome story. New Mexico rugby represent!

[@BlaZinRoS3]

Amazing Story

[@OGvibes-tq6zl]

What great story. Bula from fiji🇫🇯

[@anaruemery1860]

I would love to do something like this.

[@makalenu5267]

What a great story. Do you a face book page so I can follow. Yes I am a kiwi. Great work every one including the lady who is on this. She is truly bless with the rugby spirit. ( Kia Kaha ). I am going to write a letter to NZRU in New Zealand and see if the All Blacks can stop over there, while they are in USA in December 2014 this year to play. Well done! Go job.. ( Respects)...............

[@rastafy4804]

DO IT!!!!!! Please.

[@coachtimaris]

We purchased our tickets. I can't wait to see the All Blacks

[@rastafy4804]

Amazing!! I know this is rare but I am from New Zealand and couldn't give a hoot about the All Blacks lol.. Will be rooting for USA.

[@coachtimaris]

***** We had a ball in Chicago. It was horribly cold but that didn't stop us. I was so nervous for the All Blacks. I thought USA was going to drown them out but I am proud to say us Americans had enough respect to listen to the Haka grace and poise. Thank goodness!

[@koskuxxahau]

Far out, it would be cool to go out to America and help out with the rugby communities.

[@OGvibes-tq6zl]

Timaris how come your team got the old rugby shirt and great work

[@rimaman8681]

5:29 good on you guys , i prey youre club does well , come the whole club to new zealand and spend some time here learning rugby more

[@sureseam]

RESPECT

[@SamThomas]

Top woman

[@filiandsela]

Was that a Waitemata jersey one of those kids was wearing??

[@rimaman8681]

4:51 be the manager and let a guy be the coach, rugby is a gladiator sport its a way of life also, you can make alot of money from rugby if you are very good at it, in new zealand there are huge electronic bill boards of the currant rugby stars , they are in commercials and in t.v programs a lot

[@chrisr1385]

Totally misses the point...

[@jeremysandoval9336]

I was in this !!

[@rimaman8681]

hehehe, what position you play? i played rugby in south auckland new zealand from 1985-1998 , as a left winger in the counties union same time as jonah lomu who was the babe ruth of rugby hence why i never made it to the big time ,

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

rugby is a indegenous peoples game for the brave hearted

[@niueanlaho]

What is the latest update?how is the rugby progressing......it has been a year since my last comment......i hope the rugby is still strong over there

[@michaeldowd5545]

What a coach.

[@donovanamadeus]

This is awesome!! I just had a dream last week that I played on a rugby team called the "Blatants!" In my dream I was a left winger for them. And now I stumble upon this!! Coincidence??? I think not! Totally inspired!

[@rimaman8681]

😹😹😹😹😹💁 but now what?

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

love you mam your awsome

[@andrewwalk1370]

California rugby tour thanks for shari eubanks for getting that all organized 3 hours plane 9 days car and your spring dues can be made out to USA rugby.

[@andrewwalk1370]

College rugby.

[@waqarkhan25]

I would like to see then play in the MLR league as soon as possibly

[@antz5664]

Dope!

[@crookedpaths6612]

Wouldn’t it be nice to set up school exchange for these students or Play rugby with different Māori tribes. Navajo vs Tainui. Tumeke!

[@xebec9052]

Great work those american Indian's they would make a great team

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

good boys

[@archiehemopo9232]

these kids would walk into any rugby club in nz .kapai

[@sebass408]

national guard actually sponsored us

[@DonovanPete]

Bring on the Maori ayye.

[@coachtimaris]

+Donovan Pete Lol yes bring 'em on

[@eruetihuia5198]

Chea we look forward to the challenge. Nau mai haere mai

[@coachtimaris]

+Ed Huia our team got invited to play a Maori team. We would have to start fundraising soon, if we decide to go. We will keep in touch.

[@tillyg1541]

+Timaris Montano That is so awesome! It would be great to see you guys here in Australia. What you did for the kids is deadly! Keep up the great work :)

[@rimaman8681]

lol , not ready for them yet mate lol, half of the maori team are all blacks lol, youd probably beat counties though lol, but then counties are a poor union that cant afford to keep its good players but have a giant heart and have beaten and almost beaten some of the best teams in the world including the all blacks, they had the greastest come back in history of rugby , trailing 38-15 with 20 minutes remaining ,against waikato semi final npc1997, their ground announcer advertized tickets to the final next week writing counties off counties came back to win 43-40 , but lost the final to canterbury

[@christotaljaard7984]

Invite some South African school team over there (Grey Collage) and let them show you how we do it. You will not regret that

[@thomasmain5986]

The best team in arguably in the World, the All Blacks are based around Native Peoples the Maori of New Zealand.

[@michaeleager4635]

Maori and Pakeha ( mainly European descent NewZealanders) and players of Pacific Island descent all make up the All Blacks. There are Maori cultural elements , like the haka, used in bonding and preparation for the game. There is also a team, the Maori All Blacks, in which all the players share Maori heritage.

[@vincentjurg]

There's a guy in a Cannibal Corpse t-shirt at 1:24. Cool!

[@SK-zy2ri]

Youngers look Samoans or fiji that's a compliment

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

we need to send our legendary all blacks players to teach yous its a pitty jona lomu aint around he would have been the perfect coach

[@zenmasterbeats5068]

our secrete is a maori haka teach it to them and they will pull through straight up

[@Glitchoone]

AHOO NATIVE PRIDEE

[@timkruse9912]

haha that was I thought too lol

[@DjokoFaca]

the only REAL americans

[@mra6308]

"Heart of Indian country" Annndd there, the ignorance continues.

[@lecu1967]

New Mexico is not in the deep south.