Rugby World Cup 2011 | Opening Ceremony | Vid 1 of 3 (HQ)

[@klown2704]

My nephew and I were there that night. We were sitting under the video screen at the Kingsland End of the stadium. From the entrance to our seats was like 40m max! I will never forget the experience of actually being there and I remember vividly the whole opening ceremony. I come back often to this posting and sit and watch it for hours. The best part for me as a spectator was physically being asked to use our cell phones at the very beginning to the countdown - - that was awesome!

[@DFKN9z]

it will always be the most awesome karanga i will ever hear, a year on and i still get a shiver up my spine, absolutly beautiful. the rwc celebrations were a moment to be remembered

[@xiloverugbyx]

I live in Hungary and i used to watch football lie everyone in eastern europe,but i have started playing rugby four years ago,nothing special, i just fell in love with it and must admit that this ceremony was the fucking best ceremony i have ever seen in my life,it was so fucking good i almost cried and i do not use to,imense and intense loved it,thank you Rugby and New Zealand

[@FobDee]

As a Samoan born, New Zealand citizen I am proud to be a Kiwi! Thank you for sharing the video. Alofa'aga mai Samoa mo oe Niu Sila/Aotearoa xxx

[@Karrok483]

Man thanks so much mate, I'm a kiwi living in Norway for a year, so you just made my day!!! didn't know if id see this or not

[@nzkiwigirl13]

No other opening ceremony can top this one off, the goosebumps happened when she called out, shivers when she called out to the world, tears when the haka started. I am ever so proud to be kiwi, because when one calls we all answer, no matter where we are or how far we are, whether or not we still remember who we are after years of being migrants, something deep in us answers back, we stick together in times of need and rejoice together in times of triumph. I'm proud to be kiwi

[@missownz]

@kirkbriderz Maori consider Tongans (and all Pacific people) to be tuakana (older siblings/relatives) as we had to let some of our ancestors off the waka (canoes) as we journeyed through the Pacific Islands to New Zealand. Hence, the reason why we acknowledge our pacific brothers and sisters. A very unique bond we have in New Zealand. It is a beautiful thing!!

[@MissNoelle2011]

This gives me chills and tears were streaming down my face. I am a kiwi living in the States for the past 20 years and the power in the haka never fails to excite and stir me. I will watch this over and over again.

[@jellybee68]

this is one of the few openings that actually made sense to me...well done NZ

[@lopaaione]

Can't remember a rugby world cup opening ceremony quite like this one. Made me proud to be a Kiwi . Awesom use of todays technology to show the world a little bit of history and the native cultrue of Aotearoa. I keep on coming back to this site as I have been overseas for about 15 years now and miss my home heaps. Kia Kaha Aotearoa!!

[@Alithia7]

Thanks so much for this. I shifted to Sydney this year and have never felt homesick as much as I have today.

[@maeve335]

I was away during the World Cup and missed this! Im crying now.....proud kiwi, this was absolutely amazing.

[@KiwiAng3l]

I still cant get over that this was on my birthday and to top it off the New Zealand rugby team won their first game that night to lol best present ever ... thanks lol

[@07zephyr16]

Being a true kiwi living in Aus the opening ceremony bought tears to my eyes. I miss "Gods Own" so very very much.

[@KiwiKateHollyandHebe]

Oh dear God thanks so much MissOwNZ. Been looking for this all day. Felt so far from home today. Got the game but not the opening ceremony. You've made my day here in the UK, thanks so much. Cx

[@bikkies78]

I was gutted that I missed this on TV, so thank you for uploading it! An amazing performance that was true to NZ's history and heritage. Proud to be a kiwi.

[@Vanessaw85]

Awww thank you so much!!!! I'm in Aus and we didn't have the beautiful opportunity of watching this AWESOME ceremony! So Appreciative! Thanks Missownz & Thanks TVNZ!!!

[@RaidenWarbound]

I missed this! ANd now i'm crying... im so proud our country!

[@bluedingo72]

Just watched all your vids of the opening ceremony. Just wanted to say.... Awesome! Truly amazing, stunning, beautiful, moving and inspiring. New Zealand did an absolutely amazing job with the ceremony. Thanks so much for uploading! From a Brit living in Australia xx

[@jeninarawiri]

This opening ceremony for the Rugby World Cup 2011 was the best I have ever seen tumeke Aotearoa yous made us proud to be Maori and proud to be a Kiwi....

[@myjigglez]

I'm so proud to be a NZer... And no offence, but this was better than the London Olympics Opening.

[@apiemunky]

Well done New Zealand! truly an opening ceremony of note! Can't wait for my Springboks to face you guys in the semi's! May the best team win!

[@meleen09]

MAGNIFIQUE!!!! Rien à dire!! Ca c'est une cérémonie d'ouverture!!! J'en ai des frissons rien qu'en visionnant la vidéo!!!

[@Ganuu93]

Oh how i miss home!

[@TribalSolider]

@milkbottlepig your hard work paid off it was more than what i expected well done, one of the best if not the best opening ceremonies of any sporting event id like to see the olympics try and top that next year.

[@missownz]

@MyZelda23 It is not a song but a Karanga (or Call) of which I could barely make out, "E te iwi, Ko te ihi, kei te wehi, ko te mana o nga iwi e" which basically means: TO THE PEOPLE GATHERED HERE, WE HOLD THE IHI (essential force, excitement, power, charm, personal magnetism), THE WEHI (dread, fear, something awesome), AND THE MANA (prestige, authority, control, power, influence, status, spiritual power, charisma - mana is a supernatural force in a person) OF THIS PEOPLE AND THIS LAND.

[@PeterEatonX]

i just want to thank you for posting the opening ceremonies for those of us who didn't get to see them, sorry but UK should not let itv be the ones to bring us the world cup, they only showed us a small bit of the opening ceremonies and then talked through what they did show us with rambling about past world cup games, i'd have rather seen the opening... it was spactacular, thank you again for letting us see it in all it's glory and beauty

[@CatMomo99]

AWERSOME WORK..LOVE THE DIFFERENT COLOUR SETTING..NICE..PREPARATION IS GOOD AS COLD..VERY WELL DONE NZ..THUMPS UP 100%

[@proclaim07]

Beautiful! So Proud to say NZ set the bar! :D love the energy and the effects! Love to acknowledge the BEHIND the SCENES people! you guys are much appreciated!!

[@SIMZYofNZ]

Cheers for uploading these videos! I;m a wandering kiwi in India at the moment. Thank the geeks for the internet! :)

[@NZbird]

I too felt immensely proud - many thanks for posting!

[@AGYAL4L]

Maori are considerably well respected compared to other indigenous cultures. Only a small minority know about the history of their indigenous history in AUS or NZ which is quite sad really because it's part of the upbringing of early settlements and values of what mould the countries. It's not the best but we as maori are lucky that we get respected in the fact that most others indigenous are not all that well looked after.

[@slim439]

I have lived in perth for the last 26 yrs, but i dont think i have EVER so proud to be a kiwi. I cant watch this without a lump in my throat & a tear in my eye. NZ, you did yourself so proud. Well done to you all. Kia Kaha from Perth.

[@Regz75]

Thanks for uploading this bro.... I'm in Perth and was still at mahi.... looking at my watch saying the opening ceremony is starting about now..... All Blacks v Tonga starting about now...

[@geekylie]

THANK YOU!!! - rwc's been taking down all the videos posted - so from a kiwi in LA THANK YOU!!!!!

[@fully93]

i am so blessed to have been working there that night! nga mihi aroha ki Te Mataarae i Orehu, he tino ataahua to mahi i taua po. brought tears to my eyes, xxx

[@dreaftermath2011]

Even that Christchurch was going to have the World Cup until Earthquakes damaged AMI Stadium of course Eden park now hosting the RWC 2011.Special Tribute to Christchurch. But the opening ceremony was amazing.On the Call those instruments were like didgeridoo's It's sounded AWESOME! =D

[@beanage85]

Thanks so much for putting this up, so epic!!

[@maeve335]

im crying...i was away during the whole world cup and missed this! im a proud kiwi and this was absolutely amazing.

[@choytan]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!!

[@stumpy25lbs]

thank you SO much - I couldn't find this anywhere else. It was AWESOME! Well done New Zealand (but South Africa will win! ;-D )

[@KiwiAng3l]

i LOVED the opening ceremony it really shows other countries who we are i'm really proud to be a Kiwi. I actually got goosebumps when i watched this on tv on my birthday .. yes The opening ceremony was on my birthday lol 09/09/2011 how awsome was that lol.

[@AuntyShaSha01]

Kiaora, watching this sent shivers all through me and brought tears of pride to my eyes. I'm with ya @Keregran1.. I am so very proud to be maori kiwi and see our culture in all its glory... wish I was home in NZ watching it with my whanau

[@lizastory517]

This is by far the best opening for Aotearoa!!!...proud to be a Maori kiwi...KIA KAHA!!!

[@purnomo12453351]

was there yesterday...... what an amazing show from amazing country with its amazing culture!!!!!!

[@ssrabits]

O for awesome! thanks for the upload so quickly

[@DARKSAMURAI713]

Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone the Opening Ceremony was beautiful and the power of the haka I could feel it. It makes me proud to be an All Blacks fan, but it reminds me of how connected I am to my own Zulu roots. Kwaaaaaa Zuuuuullluuu! Kwaaaaaa Zuuuulllluuuu! Mad respect to the Maori!

[@Aaendewy8D]

My nationality is Vietnam, but I love NZL so much!

[@26Randeep]

i just love it. all performances was awesome.

[@nivz11]

Quality is really really good..good job..

[@CassandraDidoMedea]

That haka is just amazing :')

[@troytmkh]

I remember watching this on TV and being so proud to be a kiwi! :)

[@ANWAAT]

well done AUCKLAND....! u did NZ proud.. showt owt to all the organisers and volunteers..! its a good thing RWC was in Auckland..! such a beautiful and awesome opening.. left our family talking about it for hours..

[@livnz]

My country is so epic, with the giant rugby ball and all! yeah, go NZ

[@00rgiles]

WELL DONE NZ!!! Thank you for opening with such a wonderful and fitting ceremony. From a very happy welshman.

[@NZkahui]

Im proud to be a Maori

[@MoUNTYB0ii]

Thanks for the upload

[@SpiritMan00]

bought me to tears... proud New Zealander....

[@annekeuper]

thanks for sharing; overseas, so appreciative!!!

[@aspironz]

thanks for loading, loving it~!

[@o8kate8o]

@MrRazorz I fully agree with you on all points. We were just showing the rest of the rugby watching world what makes New Zealand what it is. What makes us a little bit different.

[@gHeTtoSuTra]

This opening ceremony captured our culture so well, had to try not to cry haha So proud to be a Maori & Proud to call myself a Kiwi ♥

[@bodommed666]

NZ culture moved me !!! i wish to be born as a pacific islander in my next life !!!! a maori soldier !!!! please god pleaseee

[@TheSilatiger]

thx for upload-in sydney didnt show openin,only game,loved the challenge at start,best ever,thx tonga for your part ,like watchin kabuki-loved it---the PASSION- so fitting it should be two sth pacific nations to kick off

[@TheSilatiger]

wahine at 9-15 reminds me of how hot some of our wahines are,miss them

[@PolyNesiian90]

Awesome opening ceremony!!! Congrats to NZ ....So jealous wish i was their to witness it live, it would have been boss man!! ...GO MANU =]

[@jtaeao]

beautiful..i miss the world cup, can't believe the buzz is over!! so proud to be a kiwi!! wish i saw this opening live..bring on England 2015 :D

[@missownz]

@chapraanclub Totally agree. Thanks for that! There are more serious matters to worry about in the world and they want to make a go of it now, right here!! Some people just need to clean up their own "back yards" before judging others. Truly appauling behaviour and certainly not a good reflection on NZ. Get it together people!!! [Note: Any derogratory comments on any matters irrelevant to the RWC or this video will be removed. Please keep it clean. Thank you.]

[@kerry4343]

Tumeke..That karanga is the best ive heard, big ups to Precious Clarke..Tino ataahua. Fantastic opening..Go the mighty All Blacks.

[@19EHF]

BEST............HAKA...........EVER!!!!!

[@jetskirider]

thank you , really cool !

[@lmp0812]

Amazing ceremony!

[@Carolarny1]

@himfan1 Some more places: - Wellington. The capital is always cool to visit. Make sure you visit the Beehive (Parliament building), and be sure to keep ahold of your hats, for Wellington's nickname is Windy Wellington! - Christchurch. Christchurch may be not much more than rubble in some parts now, but it's a plucky city (it has to be), and NZ rallies round it, giving support for the earthquake-stricken people. - Mt Ruapehu, the North Island's tallest mountain, is WELL worth a visit!

[@eacanrocks]

best RWC opening ceremony ever!!

[@maikelclifton]

Thanks so much for posting this after I missed the ceremony due to the fucking trains!

[@amypotenger]

9:12 that hine toa gave me the shivers and goose bumps...You've gotta be a pretty numb person not to feel the mana coming from this kapa haka performance or the haka performed at the viaduct. what a great showcase of tikanga Aotearoa.

[@lizastory517]

Kotahitanga - Oceania...watch it on here. The singer is Hinemohi Wehi...beautiful spiritual wahine (lady).

[@clojap]

Was a beautiful opening, NZ looks like such an amazing place!! can't wait to visit some day, gotta love the kiwi's :)

[@birdstuckinchimney]

Tena koe Priscilla your words made me weep cos they are soooo right....

[@BeVaHLeE]

Mean az. I remember that haka. My sister and Aunty performed the same haka a few years ago with Kelston. Witini was one of my aunties voice coach, lol. I liked the whole seramony from staart to finish. Wish i was that 13 year old boy that flew 30ft up into the air. Well done to the organisers of the organisers of the night it was all soooo spectacular

[@azeeminator]

@samoanz77 Oh I know david atkins! You are right he's the guy who produced the Sydney 2000, Doha 2006, Vancouver 2010 and the Expo 2010 spectacles!

[@jacekjhethify]

thanks mate for video

[@Carolarny1]

WOW I was at the RWC for the first match, but I didn't get to see this because it was so crowded (the tv was very side on). I see what all my friends meant. WOW.

[@IxedoMastergun]

very interesting how 2 cultures in 1 country live together. very nice.

[@olivierdebastogne]

merci thank you

[@donnyzNZ]

exaclty bro, its what makes rugby fun, is enjoying a few beers after with your mates

[@h7p10]

02:08 My Favoritepart, Im So proud

[@vinniechan]

Magnificent

[@DanielMoevao]

This just makes me proud That my parents met in NZ and gave birth to me in NZ, Christchurch.... Go NZ and All Blacks!!!

[@umfums]

good stuff.....thx for posting

[@kirkbriderz]

My favourite part of opening ceremony? Maoris performing (10/10) and Jonah Lomu appearing..Thank God Maoris are New Zealands original habitants without them we wouldn't get this AMAZING performance and culture!!! This coming from a NZ born-bred Tongan!! still rooting for my heritage of course Go Tonga!!!!

[@TalbotSnow]

FRIGGIN' AWESOME. KIWI PROUD!

[@stuwieNZ]

This make's be so extremely proud of being a New Zealander! :)

[@bohun28]

This is pretty amazing... The most amazing thing about it is how much the presenters need to talk!! I am seeing it with my own eyes so I don't need a running commentary of what is going on ffs, it just ruins my enjoyment of the actual spectacle!! Some explanation, fine, such as the hammerhead motif of the event, but describing exactly what is going on? Just shut up and let us enjoy it!!

[@TPT91]

@12ultraviolet12 Thats true i didnt think about that. it just drew out of the moment so much

[@belauidid]

wow..this is awesome

[@missownz]

@skittlesareyum48 The Pūkaea is not a plastic horn but a wooden trumpet. Of course, the Maori had trumpets as they needed to alert the people of oncoming danger, somehow? And also, the Maori are very musical people.

[@MissJacklyn1]

Yup that's what i mean, but i have heard worse, My silly Maori mate reckons we came from CHINA, lol. He even made a Maori collaborated with martical arts dance to prove it to our performing arts class, was crack up. But passionate. Either way i love my people of Aotearoa and my country sooo plz i don't mean anything by my post, just of how proud i am of my heritage & culture, PEACE

[@ImaginaryKrystal]

This was fucking awesome. I absolutely love Maori performances! Proud to be a Kiwi man, we made a fantastic opening ceremony, one to remember, thats for sure! I wish i had been there when it happened, but i was down on Queens Wharf and it was just as cool! =D

[@NBALJFan23]

I was hoping to watch this again. Was in town when they showed this, it was way too packed & barely got a glimpse of this outside of the cloud. The announcers are annoying though, all they do is just state the obvious