Biggest Rugby Kicks- Longest Penalties and Drop Goals

[@interfear1]

For a moment there, I thought Elliot Daly was Leigh Halfpenny LOL That haircut and beard combo makes them look like brothers.

[@benn9560]

interfear1 I didn’t notice 😆

[@jaytainui796]

Commentator about Daly..."He does have a Siege gun on the left foot". Then 'BOOOM'. Good one

[@traubele]

5:35 "that is one hick of a penalty keck"

[@Hugo-df8iz]

Darok Wazo give him a break his a Kiwi mate

[@sportsstereotypes4126]

That sounded normal to me but I am a kiwi

Hey, great stuff!

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

Thanks! much appriciated.

[@awesomepeople4444]

NCS Sounds osem

[@PickledKing]

NCS Sounds hey nice comment

[@wilymforan7485]

NCS Sounds this should get 1K likes

[@mS_jackson]

Who’s here after SA won the World Cup?

[@brennanrichter]

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[@mS_jackson]

Bokke

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England fan

[@noobcoder9078]

I am here after all the SA World Cups

[@Christian-k4y]

​@@noobcoder9078they won and we'll win 2023

[@david10101961]

Freeze frame at 2:21 -- Frans Steyn's kick is from about 2-3m beyond halfway and 6m in from the sideline; halfway is 50m and rugby field is 70m wide, hence if we use Pythagoras' equation we get SQRT((50+3)^2+(70/2-6)^2) = 60.4 meters, not the 66m that the commentators are claiming. [EDIT] In case anybody's interested, here's the formula for calculating the distance of a rugby kick: SQRT((50+A)^2+(35-B)^2) where A = the number of meters beyond halfway (subtract A if it's A meters inside the opposition's half) B = the number of meters in from the sideline. As a guide, the two dotted lines are 5m and 15m in, and the center of the field directly in front of the goalposts is 35m in. So you just plug the numbers A and B in, and type the equation into your web browser, and Mr Google (or Ms Bing) will give you the answer.

[@Weezy-zy9qy]

Correct 👍🏽

[@J13KII]

bruh🤣🤣

[@jca111]

A "Longest Penalties" video and you don't include the longest international kick of them all by Paul Thorburn. It's legendary, with an old, wet, heavy, leather ball as well.

[@JamesSmith-vk2ky]

@TuckerVFX Take it easy, you fucking psycho!! 🖕😂🖕

[@multipipi1234]

What a useful comment....

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

leather balls are lighter than todays balls, look it up. Leather balls don't become heavier with water so much since they treat the leather. It just becomes more slippery.

[@gopr3117]

The heavier the ball the further it will travel to an extent

[@supersquats]

Exactly and in a windy stadium! There’s no wind in these stadiums nowadays

[@PIERREANDRE7]

francois Steyn with racing against Clermont on the Michelin drop goal from 60 meters, could be 70m never seen that before

[@Nile15rush_fj]

damn Morne Steyn was so good back then...now look at the Bulls 😂

[@charzzletw1n1ng31]

yep lol

[@eamonstafford2056]

Paul Thorburn's kick was the best. It was done with a heavy leather ball and towards latter half of the game and as you say no tee. Most of the others are great too but one can push the synthetic lighter balls with tees a bit further and the kicks in the upper veldt certainly go further through the thin air too. All good kicks though

[@tyroncummins102]

There's a Frans Steyn drop goal for the Sharks that was about 60m...would've loved to see that one in here.

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

As There are so many more kicks that are worthy of being in this video I will make a part 2 in the near future so as many of the biggest kicks that rugby has seen can be showcased.

[@Uclhadi]

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[@Uclhadi]

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[@F1_editor85]

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[@nealski26]

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[@callumscott953]

Ya, still missing the biggest ever kick. Frans Steyns drop goal for Racing against Clermont. Dropped around 58-60m out on the angle and cleared the bar by at least 15m.

[@bordersec]

Lot of comments from young Fellas here. You need to check out the Guiness book of records.The biggest kick was 77.7m by Springbok Gerry Brand. SA vs England 1932. No I didn't see it, my Grandfather told me about it when I was a kid.

[@KiwiPepega]

It was only 40 metres, your grandad lied.

[@norayrazaryan8092]

Francois Stein's kick vs Leinster is not 66m, the real distance is 61.8m. You better watch "Longest kicks at goal" 'till the end to understand it.

[@dannenp3110]

Brilliant video. Keep up the good work.

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

Cheers mate! Much appriciated.

[@dswani5372]

It seems to me that the longest kickers are all South Africans. The drop goal from 60 meters is from Riaan Viljoen. The penalty kick at goal from 66 meters is from Francois Steyn then he again kicks at goal from 62 meters. The other drop goal from 52 meters is from Morne Steyn. These are all South Africans.

[@TheMalaNiggasy]

What about the 19 yo Curwin Bosch last week with a 60m penalty or Pat Lambie with the 55m winning kick against New Zealand in 2014

[@dswani5372]

Yeah those are great SA players as well. But Francois Steyn's kicks beats everyone XD

[@adambrace5127]

at altitude any of them?

[@curtlyshrimpton5932]

Dian Swanepoel its because of the altitude africa is high up so the air is thinner therefore the ball has less resistance

[@martincourtenay-blake5792]

You need to look at Paul Thorburn's match winning kick. Nearly 65 metres without a tee and using the heavier old style ball. Nothing is going to beat that I'm afraid.

[@RawRugby]

Very much enjoyed this.

[@fredrikrugby]

Love the Steyns!!!

[@supersquats]

Some of these pitches differ in size. Years ago I watched Glasgow Warriors play Edinburgh and it was on our rugby playing field in Aberdeen which was 85m and I’ve seen games played at pro level on shorter narrower pitches. Watch Joel Stranskys 59m kick vs Aus in 1993 in a windy stadium as well. Andy Mehrtens kicked a 63-64 metre kick vs the Boks in 96 as well that flew over the posts

[@ilovethekruser1217]

you mean andrew mehrtens

[@supersquats]

@@ilovethekruser1217 yes Andrew mehrtens. Awesome player in his day

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

What about Ruan Pienaars 61 meters in Heineken Cup final 2012. Not just for the distance but importance

[@msita6006]

Stewart Grindlay

[@danielglancy3735]

Stewart Grindlay they lost FUCKING 42-14!😂🤣

[@djfunkychicken]

Right footed people are thinking: Faaaaaaaar out Left footed people are thinking: not bad.. could probably get just as far myself

[@andrewsmall7492]

I seem to recall that Zinzan Brooke ( NZ) dropped a goal from inside his own 22, not bad for a lock forward. And I am English, but love the game.

[@Eddie-ym1vq]

NFL needs to look into these guys. Granted that nobody is rushing them but they are pretty good

[@kierans1159]

They would get bored, in rugby they get to play, not just kick.

[@ianoregan6243]

great video, but you're missing one from the 70's or 80's. Can't remember the name but he was Welsh and slotted it from 70 metres with no tee

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

I realised after I posted it. The quality of the clip wouldn't have been great but i should have included it.

[@ianoregan6243]

rugby hits productions As I've already said it's a great video regardless and a great channel. Keep up the good work buddy!!

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

Cheers mate I appreciate all the support I get and will keep the vids coming.

[@benedictwalsh1130]

Ian O'Regan Paul thorban

[@bsgrjsbrsqdbarj3900]

Ian O'Regan it was around 63 metres actually. Massive kick nonetheless

[@MarshallYTGaming]

The first one is equivalent to a 64 Yard Field goal, they make it look easy.

[@DopeIsotope]

It's way easier because they're kicking off a tee. That's why kickoffs in the NFL are so long and consistent: it's the only kick that allows the use of a tee.

[@Cowboymeisje]

I've often wondered why drop-goals aren't utilised more to the extent that the points would have to be reduced. Forwards celebrate a hard-won, kickable penalty but stand far enough back from a set-piece or in open play and a drop-goal is impossible to defend.

[@macjohnston9743]

Great video mate

[@martinhopaour5744]

South African kickers have ridiculous power

[@ianlim9992]

Hi my problem is getting my kicking leg to swing all the way back what should i do

[@mazzaramz8315]

we all know dan carter is one of the greatest fly halfs

[@zakmjones2254]

WHAT IS YOUR INTRO SONG CALLED?!

[@joehanrahan2948]

EpicRugbyGoldfish I'd love to change the world- Jetta

[@connar52]

EpicRugbyGoldfish ii

[@blaisebravo6797]

All 5 drop kicks by Jannie De Beer in the same game, South Africa vs England 1999 world cup?

[@colinjones5530]

what about poul thorburn 71mtrs for Wales.

[@hughwilloughby8590]

Colin Jones his penalty kick measuring exactly 70 yards 8 and a half inches (64.2m) against Scotland in 1986

[@peterdowell61]

Colin Jones in i

[@KumulBusiness]

What did the commentator mean by 10 yard line

[@markjohnston1871]

Question is, who takes long range kicks for the lions? Hogg or Daily??

[@wietschefourie2739]

Thanks for that. If I may did you take into consideration De Wt Ras' penalty against an English touring side in around the mid seventies in Bloemfontein?

[@quovadis7119]

I noticed that the further the kick, the longer it takes to reach the posts.

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

Quo Vadis ...........well noticed Sherlock🤓

[@gopr3117]

Most of these drop goals will have had huge tail winds

[@rneoman]

The first drop goal had no tail wind,look at the flags on top of the posts

[@forwardpass2725]

A few recent kicks from the 2020 Currie Cup in SA Frans Steyn (Cheetahs) 64m penalty at altitude - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp_Ol2qVgrRgjZI Curwin Bosch (Sharks) 61m at sea level - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHfJqZqAg5aGq6c Tiaan Swanepoel (Lions) 61m at altitude although I think it was closer to 65m - kzbin.info/www/bejne/omnYXniGjs2HoJY

[@The77310]

Nah

[@ronanmulrooney1659]

2:07 got it from o gara

[@juancarlossabogaljimenez2086]

Rugby ready

[@JDMatthias]

These englishers would stub a toe if they ever struck an American Football

[@rugbymontagereviewer4996]

Should have put the video of Jonny Wilkinson's 2003 World Cup winning drop goal. He kicked it in the last minute to win the World Cup for England.

[@ToughFighterGuy-g7b]

Place kicks off a holder are better for accuracy and travel at straighter angles, but Drop - kicks that hit off the ground go the highest and the furthest of all kicks because they get rikishay effects and they are taken by the wind more.

[@bg-rh8et]

Steyn's kick was short if you pause it you can clearly see the ball in front of the cross bar

[@david10101961]

I also viewed it frame by frame and agree, it looks very short from the camera angle, but those two guys with the flags are standing directly under the posts and have the best view in the house. Of course it's also possible they got it wrong.

[@nkululekoshabangw7928]

I'm watching it from South Africa. Who's with me?

[@connormcalister-wilby6560]

The one with Luke mcalister is my dad!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love ya dad

[@david10101961]

Your dad was a great All Black. I loved watching him play.

[@danielsokur]

What about Johnny Sextons “Le Drop”?

[@blurredxbldayz3561]

lmao

[@rogerbarr6988]

What about Zinzan Brooke drop goal 95 World Cup against England on the move

[@edcmetaldetectingedcmetald697]

Geluk francois styan jou lekker ding go the springboks

[@DaniTheFemby99]

Can only imagine one of these guys joining the NFL and kicking a record field goal.

[@sholtoroyle7844]

expect to see chris patersons drop kick vs australia in 2003 in the part 2

[@dbo1236]

All Black fullback Don Clarke one from the 25 (now the 22) against south africa back before camera footage waa available.

[@williamrenfrew3058]

reece hodge?

[@ynotnilknarf39]

How are they measuring the Steyn one at 66metres when it's barely on the other side of the HW line on a "quite a small pitch" as the commentators describe it? Even with the angle it's nowhere near 66m. Verified longest kick is Bridlington High School XVs Ernie Cooper at 81 yards with a moderate side wind in 1944!

[@callumscott953]

Actually it pretty close. It isn't quite right but it is close. The field may be small but for a professional match the field has to meet the World rugby standard size which is 100m by 70m with at least 10m in goal. The kick was about 53m out and was about 33m across on the angle (It was about 2m from touch meaning it was about 33m to the center). By Pythagoras you can calculate the distance to about 62.5m.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

It's supposed to be measured to the crossbar/try line (and they state the distance BEFORE he kicks it) not where it lands so it's nowhere near 66m.

[@callumscott953]

That is the measurement to the try line. A straight line from where he kicks it to the center of the try line below the center of the cross bar is 62.5m. Simply calculated using the Pythagorean theorem. 53m from the place to the line and 33m from the place to the center of the field gives a hypotenuse of 62.5m which is the calculated distance.

[@chriscooper3384]

Ernie Cooper is my dad and the 81yards was ‘only’ to the goal line - (the ball carried beyond the dead ball line) Was also for an unbeaten seasons last game draw so “I had no choice otherwise we would have lost the unbeaten record” Many have attempted non have equalled and nothing close in a competitive game with the pressure on.

[@ynotnilknarf39]

@@chriscooper3384 Thanks for taking the time to reply, it's a hell of a kick in any circumstance, never mind the unbeaten season and the balls of those times, but those heavy boots might have had a positive influence. I've managed from halfway line when I was younger just knocking about and after many attempts, but was not a practised goal kicker nor played at any decent standard. I'm a RL man born down the road in Hull (lived darn Sarf for 35 years) Brid was always a place we went as kids so it was nice finding that that record was from localish to me. I don't want to demote your dads kick but I'm wondering on the 'moderate' regards wind speed, in the North that could be considered quite a gale by Southern Softie standards ;o) All the best to you and your dad plugging a few over the pearly gates no doubt!

[@martinroux2375]

what is the musik at the begin?

[@rangtangg5300]

You know ur bored when ur a football fan and u are watching rugby. (No hate rugby fans) :) cool vid tho

[@janfunriebeeck]

Rugby fans don't get bored and watch football though ...

[@jazzyjeff19]

some great kicks. This is why i never can understand how american football field goal kickers missed frequently enough from 30 and 40 yards out right in front of the posts. The phrase you "had one job" literally comes to mind!

[@agnostic47]

They miss because the ball is snapped back and a guy has to catch the ball and position it while the kicker runs up. In rugby the ball is set on a tee and isn't moving. And a dozen massive guys aren't charging you.

[@jacksonleslie4415]

agnostic47 have you heard of a drop goal it’s way tougher than a football field goal you’ve got to time it perfectly and the opposition is charging at you

[@bjdon99]

American/Canadian football kickers kickoff with a tee with the ball leaning backwards. Why do rugby kicks with a tee on their penalty kicks lean the ball forward?

[@mrfrisky2997]

Pat Richard's for Wigan?

[@declanmccall8455]

I thought that but they domt do league smy

[@mtomas91]

no Marcelo Bosch kicks? he has a few of em

[@chrisdavies5895]

id say the best kick was from dan biggar in the last world cup against england where he had the kick from just behind the halfway line.it was the first game in the group of death and wales were behind at twickenham.brilliant

[@JohnGTynan]

Don Clarke, the enormous AB full back in the 50's, scored a 78m penalty.

[@henryjt4625]

interesting thanks

[@marievillani4838]

this video is good

[@nameless_753]

Where is Frans Steys record drop kick

[@glennschach5277]

That kick by Francois Steyn from 60+ metres went under the bar?? So confused

[@welshdean1968]

No mention of Paul Thorburn's million miler!!!

[@chriscooper3384]

because its way off the record ;-)

[@elmatii07]

Why are sometimes players attempting own-half drops? Sorry if there's a rule I don't know, thank you

[@jimymoriarty3297]

Where is Aprasidze kickhs???

[@jermainc7313]

this is unbelievable

[@peterjohn6287]

very good

[@jorisvermalen6879]

Paul thorburn wales, kick against Scotland is a monster kick as well. should have been included

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

Read the description.

[@3xTuesday]

Reece Hodge from the Wallabies would probably have the biggest boot in rugby today.

[@corneliusvlok6134]

Frans steyn and tian Swanepoel hase a bigger boot

[@jean-michelspermufle9888]

you seem to ignore it, but rugby was played before 2007, and even before you were born...

[@davidobrien1651]

Wat about rob Kearney's kick v clermont

[@wallywest9257]

2:59 best part of the video

[@justinkelly351]

Yeah the should be in every video it

[@billucf96]

Wow, these guys are busting 50 m drop kicks like nuthin'

[@rianmcconnell284]

Rob Kearneys drop kick attempt vs New Zealand where he hit the uprights would've been on here

[@ははは-i2k]

1:00 I was the most surprised in this video.

[@fabiantierney9794]

where was dan cater and others

[@groovedohg]

Very good compilation. As you mention, there will be lots more worthy kicks that should be included that do NOT include a kicking tee. I guarantee you that the bulk of those will be from South African teams in the High Veldt during the 70s and 80s. Would also expect the dropped goal from Kiwi No. 8 Zinzan Brooke to make an appearance. All thhe kicks on the video were taken by regular team kickers in the backs, but Brookes drop goal was totally instinctive and every regular kicker would have been proud of that. Another great inclusion would have been Aussie prop Matt Dunnings sweetest drop goal for the Waratahs in 2003. That one was a bit of an anti-climax though as it cost his team a place in the semi finals. I know your video is for biggest and longest.... but these would have been the biggest/longest (AND SWEETEST) from a Number 8 and a prop

[@TAG1801]

Altitude is the definitive reason why big kickers from SA thinner air less drag if Daley was kicking in those conditions he would be putting them over from 65 metres plus

[@danproductions7197]

Id love to change is the songs name

[@bampro9424]

What about sexton and rob kearneys from around 60m, drop kick. But good vid!

[@oranha]

Where is o’gara and Sexton

[@MAdGamer1413]

I wish this was popular in America just more popular in general

[@barthelemymartin7068]

5:18 isn't that just under??

[@chrisnelson8848]

My main takeaway from this is how awful Stuart Barnes is as a commentator. I wish someone would team him with Eddie Butler to make them both easier to avoid.

[@tomivins9246]

What about Paul thorburn?

[@rugbyhitsproductions8032]

Read the description.

[@arwalesagain]

Paul Thorburn?? 65m+ with about 5-10m to spare

[@hughjanus501]

Pierre Villepreux for France against New Zealand in Wellington, NZ in1968; 65m. In those days, the balls were like lead.

[@headsprunggg]

still not sure what i saw at 1min!!!! for real?!?!

[@tbangtnt9083]

What a WOW!!!😱😨

[@hdaquatics3349]

Why non from the king of kicking LEIGH HALFPENNY!

[@JoshD280]

yoyo because he shit at kicking 😂

[@GB-cm6yy]

17 points behind and they go for a shot at goal at over 60m. Is it any wonder why Union is dying a slow death and is sport's equivalent of Stilnox.

[@3xTuesday]

Dan Carter v SA in Rustenberg 63m

[@nsoper19]

3:28 no context

[@joshblundell8924]

Haha

[@joaquinargonz8716]

you forgot about Marcelo Bosch´s penalties

[@crashstitches79]

60 m is over 65 yards, holy shit.