"The Greatest Game of Rugby Ever Played" - Wallabies Vs All Blacks, Sydney 2000

[@brewilkerson]

I love rugby so much... Its my life... I play for storm rugby in brighton, tennessee....

[@Bass275]

George Gregan played his heart out that day. As an All Black supporter. It was awesome to see George Gregan and Tim Horan at Jonahs Memorial service. Much respect to both teams. RIP Jonah Lomu All Black No 941

[@SDCLFC1]

Gregan tore us apart in the first half - or at least after the first five minutes. But I remember Kronfeld coming on at half time and completely stuffed his game. He spent most of the second half with his hands in the air ar the back of the ruck unable to get the ball.

[@robinstevenson1098]

No Joost either. Some great players back then.

[@jaqjaques]

He was a great player

[@grlmgor]

Yeah even in the highlights he was always getting tackled at scrum half.

[@sadieharris9212]

I haven't even tried Rugby Before

[@GetBenched2010]

This is the rugby answer to the Pittsburgh/Dallas Super Bowl games of the 70s. Heartstopping from start to finish.

[@damirblazevic4823]

Don't be ridiculous.

[@antonposa5345]

Rest in peace, Jonah. Greatest winger of all time.

[@II_4_R_Z_II]

AMEN :)

[@ethanbrown8066]

No disrespect, but Campese would beat him on a bad day

[@tyonamin]

In Jonah's bad day you mean.

[@3xTuesday]

I think Jonah beat Campo many times when they played each other. The 95 Bledisloe Cup game in Sydney, Hong Kong 7's, Super Rugby. All whilst suffering from kidney failure. So Jonah's career was always on a bad day.

[@antonposa5345]

That is true. But Jonah's strength was not in his stats. It was his aura. He was the first global rugby superstar, and catapulted the All Blacks into the fully professional era we know today. To do that you have to capture people's imaginations. And that's why, in my mind, he will always be the greatest.

[@MadrigalAu]

I was there. It really was the best match of rugby I have ever seen. It was an electric atmosphere in the stadium with a massive crowd not knowing from second to second who was going to win. That was what made it special not the defence or the attack. Every time Jonah got the ball in the second half the crowd went quiet, absolutely quiet, in anticipation of what he might do. A privilege to have seen the game and to have seen Jonah, who in the best game of rugby ever, was the best player.

[@Couldabean]

Both teams full of all time greats. An amazing time

[@FabricioFF66]

Every day, every minute as Brazilian Fan I am knowing to love this Game, this Respect, its incredible technician and strength... I am All Blacks Fan but with a lot of respect for All Nations/Players that give all your heart and soul for this Amazing Sport. A lot to learn about Rugby but I am going ahead...

[@mate2178]

well said brother

[@emmelby]

Thirteen years old, and still the best game I've ever seen. I watch this game, and I feel bad for my Aussie neighbours that they don't currently have a Gregan or a Larkham to make those good decisions in the backline. Most Aussies probably assume that all Kiwis like easy wins over them, but this one doesn't. I miss the days when we had Justin vs George vs Joost, three amazing players in the same position. I feel incredibly lucky to have witnessed such an era.

[@someoneoutthere6259]

Its September 2019 and I cant believe me and my Dad watched this game live. Can still remember the cheers and hugs. It was an amazing game. Lomu was the GOAT

[@alex1453]

I remember this game started (for me) at 6am on a Saturday morning on Fox Sports World. I had only been interested in rugby for about a year, but I was able to watch this match live. Being a Wallaby fan, I hated to see NZ win...but the match itself was so fantastic that I ended up watching the replays, recording it, and forcing family to watch it with me. Truly, rugby of the gods.

[@MrAhuapai]

Extraordinary game. One has to remember this was the first time Australia had played New Zealand since winning the Rugby World Cup. It was the battle of the Giants.

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

Dude. This game gave me anxiety and I’m neither an Aussie or a Kiwi. That was intense. I now found the full game and will watch that. Thanks.

[@proudkiwi7641]

Amazing, even today games between Australia and New Zealand still get the same number of tries. Only they're scored by one team.

[@santiagocarstensen6479]

😂 😂 😂

[@charzzletw1n1ng31]

Who?

[@barbaramurphy9682]

Riwaka school

[@charzzletw1n1ng31]

Barbara Murphy OH UM wtf is that school

[@lgdude9050]

Nice

[@Jex2112]

With the sad news today, thought I would watch this to remember some good times :) RIP Jonah you bloody legend!

[@lawrenceeliesa1265]

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[@lawrenceeliesa1265]

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[@brettchilds5999]

And I was there. First professional rugby match I ever saw live. Talk about expectations being set for the future

[@bruza1980]

All downhill from that game my friend 👍 Amazing game of rugby.

[@PJSO]

Wow. Lucky!

[@bne_adv]

I was at this game, almost walked out after 10 minutes, left saying it was the greatest game I’ve seen, and we lost!

[@CelticKiwi55]

I remember watching this game. I was in The US on business and a group of us found a bar that was screening the game and serving breakfast - there was about 15 Australians and 10 Kiwis watching it live - everyone of us could hardly speak when the whistle finally went - and typical of a rugby crowd, there was true respect shown by everyone Aussie and Kiwi alike. A fantastic game, two outstanding teams and a perfect result!

[@sway_9803]

I’m American and don’t watch much rugby but this was a spectacular display of competition to witness.

[@serubaleboxing]

This was the game that got me into rugby way back 18 years ago

[@JSL2000]

Writing this in 2021 where rugby has become "Kick, chase, set-piece, contest, repeat". What I'd give for a game like this today.

[@44Bravo]

2 remarkable rugby nations at their best !

[@lawrenceeliesa1265]

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[@lawrenceeliesa1265]

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[@lawrenceeliesa1265]

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[@Rugby-union-and-league]

Well it wasn't really a golden era for NZ,Australia were the best then.

[@sadieharris9212]

The All Blacks are the coolest rugby team ever

[@yiseng4602]

Yes we Malaysian rugby fans remember the gentle giant of rugby the All Blacks legend the late Jonah Lomu. Three years after the heartbreaking 1995 World Cup final defeat to South Africa by 15-12 Jonah and the All Blacks came to Kuala Lumpur and played in the 7-aside Rugby tournament in the 1998 Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur. Jonah Lomu and his team mates won the gold medal beating South Africa in the final. When he was in Kuala Lumpur for the Commonwealth Games Lomu was ever the great sportsman he was never showy and always humble and down to earth person RIP Jonah Lomu.We all miss you.

[@AliHaider-ve4kj]

Honestly if rugby can be as great as this again, that would awesome

[@cre8scapeYT]

Lifelong fanatical England supporter. But this game the greatest I ever saw. I reckon the 97 ABs my greatest ever national team but these teams.....little did we know how blessed we were to have Lomu, Cullen, Umaga, Larkham, Gregan, Little, Horan, in that generation. Do we really think the game is better now? Not me.

[@ray.shoesmith]

00:32 It's amazing that the only Wallaby ever capable of consistently taking Jonah Lomu to ground was Georgie Gregan. Half his size and about quarter of his weight

[@nathanwilliams2152]

I know you said 'Wallaby' - the only other player I can think of who was capable of that was Joost van Der Westhuizen, even if he was a Springbok 😊

[@hughraphaeli]

That was a really super match. Thank you. France beating All Blacks in 1999 was definitely the most outstanding in World Cup history.

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

I'm not sure about that,Japan v SA 2015,Japan v Ireland 2019,Japan v Scotland 2019 were better in my opinion.

[@lopaaione]

80 minutes of none stop, edge of your seat brutality. Bloody heavenly!

[@doggonedean5314]

I have to comment as to the timeliness that KZbin popped this video up in my Recommended line. I had posted a video of "The Greatest Try of All Time: 1973 All Blacks vs the Baba's". A former teammate of mine (Srumhalf) commented on my post that Sid Goings and Gareth Edwards were the two greatest scrumhalfs. Not disputing, I replied I always loved to see George Gregan and Justin Marshall go head-to-head. Always great games when those two were in there, not discounting the other 28 players on the field. Comments from a 66 yr old Yank that played for 28 yrs for the San Francisco Rugby Club, for what it's worth. Cheers.

[@teamtoken]

I had the pleasure of seeing this on TV, but it must have been incredible actually being there. Almost 15 years on and its still one of the most exciting matches ive ever seen. If you'd actually seen the entire match, it wasn't a bad defensive game, it was two equally skilled teams attacking furiously at each other and capitalizing on lapses in each others defense. Besides, a bad defensive game is obviously far more fun to watch than a good defensive game of just penalty kicks and kicking for territory.

[@alekisiomanuhaapai3012]

Renaissance Man so true

[@shukryful]

WOW! It's nail biting, even when watching the highlights!

[@Yo852504]

Greatest game of rugby finished by the greatest player in rugby, R.I.P Jonah Lomu

[@6jackace]

+Yo 85 Gareth Edwards and probably Richie macaw and possibly Dan carter are all better than Jonah, but he was definitely the most exciting to watch with out a doubt

[@kobiclark9253]

Logan Williams no just no

[@sadieharris9212]

Did you know that I was born in 2000 Cool ah

[@lennymettie1015]

in your opinion.of course.

[@nathanwilliams2152]

When Christian Cullen came on the scene I thought he was better, but he didn't generate as much excitement and 'Wow' factor as Lomu. Rugby misses you, Big Jonah

[@C414AC]

I went to this game and it was one of very few times my team has lost but I left satisfied, knowing I’d seen an all-time match.

[@bodhid]

RIP Jonah, you great big legend.

[@II_4_R_Z_II]

AMEN :)

[@JohnPanto]

Pob parch o Gymro. With all respect from a Welshman. The WORLD misses him

[@petergreen5337]

Even in a four minute format this is diamond.

[@gererdv.johnston2308]

It still gives me "goose bumps," watching the game,,, years later,,, excellent,, What a game!!!! WHAT A LOMU,,,!!!!! R. I. P. BIG MAN,,, *DA, VINCI "WITH THE OVAL FOOTBALL........ 'WE ALL LOVE,, AND MISS YOU..* ,GERARD. J. LONDON

[@robertwood6297]

certainly the most memorable game ever played - fast and furious - with best players and top referee

[@KiwiGraggle]

A bleedin legendary game, with the ultimate rugby legend, Jonah, the man. The pass by Randell was outstanding, I remember this game well.

[@cuttyd1825]

Thank you Jonah. I remember watching this game with me old man and it's got to be the best game ever. Both teams played their hearts out. Plus a record crowd. RIP Jonah Lomu and thank you for a brilliant try

[@11happychap]

Its a shame Aussie don't play like that these days it was a fantastic game to watch.

[@smurz198]

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[@tonygoodwin2834]

sorry to say here mate that AFL NRL and Soccer are all crapping on Rugby now in OZ. Our game is broke and no juniors coming through. Rugby sadly will be a game we were once good at and that we cant compete in any more soon. RWC 19 we will miss the 1/4 Finals in my view and wont make the Top 6 teams in the world again after that. It's sad for Trans Tasman rivalry and Bledisloe and we will never give you top competition or beat NZ again.

[@MercuryModder]

I can see that happening too. Too many sports for a relatively small population.

[@Jellybeantiger]

Rugby union is dying in Australia at a fast rate.

[@delinx04]

I was at the stadium that day as a kid rooting for the Wallabies. I remember when Jonah Lomu scored that game-winning try, some Aussie fans chucked their cups full of beer in anger. Epic game.

[@bcp2004]

i went to this game, it was so intense! first live game i ever watched at the age of ten

[@Salesiable]

There Is No Doubt About it That is a Nail Biting Classic Rugby And It Never Get Old

[@evangelist6277]

I remember watching this game it was awesome, I was at the club before the game and the Aussies were giving me grief 5 mins into the game I didn't hear a peep.

[@ravindukarunarathne507]

Justin Marshall en route to the try line under his breath "Me oh my"

[@paulmaking1980]

Classic rugby match! Rugby from the gods!

[@MrTumblingmoth]

I was at this game and yes the feeling was the best I have had. About 10 minutes form halftime the aussies came back and I had to get down the stairs on the northern stand and have a smoke as I thought I was having a heart attack. A little aussie kid had me on when I got back 10 minutes into second half when I had settled down. An amazing game and crowd and the pubs were full of folk marvelling at the game and were better at giving credit where it was due than us Kiwis. Truly the best.

[@jaybestnz]

Amazing that this was 20 years ago and I can still remember evry try! My fav was where they sung waltzing matilda with a record crowd. Lomu scored 3 tries in 5 mins. Audience shut up... 😂

[@BigBubbaPanda]

Thank you very much, sir. Your argument was very well thought out and researched. I give you my appreciation for that. Very well done, and very well played, my good man. And not to mention your etiquette. Much appreciated as well.

[@rep10101]

that was an amazing game, remember it very well

[@dumisanisithole3546]

I can't get enough of this game even sixteen years later.. #11

[@thisis4ever1]

This was defiantly one of the best games ever beside World Cup finals but for a test defiantly. There was one other game just as good as this one, New Zealand vs France back in 86 when France won 16-3 on Nov 15.

[@inefekt]

I defy anyone to say otherwise!

[@TheMrgoodmanners]

test matches then used to be way better than the world cup. Rivalries were extremely intense, passion was through the roof

[@jnpholley1352]

Remember watching this game at the time ,to say it is the greatest game ever played is not overstating it

[@xAppleGamingg]

How many times have I watched this...

[@xAppleGamingg]

A lot.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Amazing match. RIP Jonah. Sad to see Australian Rugby is in such decline.

[@jonathanmatuu2435]

im an all blacks fan haha but this wallabies team from the late 90s to around early 2000s was the best wallabies team.

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

Yes that was Australia's golden era.

[@japeking1]

Both teams... a roll call of all time greats. Amazing to have so much ability so concentrated. And at this distance, the result is secondary to the performance.

[@larkfeast]

New Zealand's strength = Running Rugby Australia's strength = rucks and passes (and quick recycling of the ball, whereas NZ has continuous play) and George Gregan is a Rugby Legend. Probably the greatest scrum half in history

[@stuntmayne43]

Australia's strength = Complaining when they get their ass handed to them I live in australia now and i'll support the wallabies against anyone but the all blacks......but the wallabies are in terrible form for the world cup and really need to get their shit together

[@avbferreira8986]

stuntmayne43 agreed mate, Wallabies need to pull up their socks.. with the infusion of new players like Speight into the squad there are no excuses for these loses to England and France

[@muzsmith4520]

yes I would give gregan that he was awesome. as a halfback growing up I always admired his game. our ab halfbacks have always been strong n physical but lacked a good quick pass and vision. But in Aaron smith we finally have that. long way too go yet but I reckon he will eventually go down as the greatest of all time

[@daithemuff]

Gareth Edwards is better than both, faster and stronger

[@JohnPanto]

Try the " was "

[@GerardHammond]

Thanks for this. I love Rugby League but this was amazing fun - thanks

[@sinisterkill9110]

when Australia actually turned up to the game to play

What's happened in Australia? I mean, in the 80's and 90's they were always producing great teams, won two WCs. The All Blacks got beat plenty by them. Where's the modern day Ella, Campese, Lynagh, Farr-Jones?

[@halenball-vant1772]

@ I'm guessing rugby league kind of took over. It's more popular over here.

@@halenball-vant1772 Yeah, it's been that way actually since the 1908 Olympic gold winners came home. Wasn't it about fifteen years that rugby union totally disappeared in Queensland, until the late 1920's when it was revivived? Then there's the national sport of Aussie Rules. Too many games to play in Australia, I guess. It's kinda like that in the USA, which is why rugby will never, ever become all that popular here. 7's maybe we can be world champs. 15's? No way!

[@zel3888]

@ its actually gone back to the averages ... i mean look at the history of bledisloe cup going back to the 20s - its all NZ, with a wallabies win every blue moon. THe 90s are early 2000s dominance of the wallabies was a complete aberration. Once in 100 year team with eales and gregan etc. Now its reverted to the long term average.

[@zel3888]

@ Mate don't know where you're getting your stats from but Australia have won the Bledisloe cup only 12 times since 1932 - and most of those were in the 1994-2003 period. The stats confirm y pesimistic (I'm an Australian/wallabies supporter) - Australian rugby has reverted to the mean. We can maybe expect to win the cup every 10-15 years at most, until another "team of the century" comes along. Source for my stats: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bledisloe_Cup#Results

[@slaphaddalztick]

Tears at the end of watching this, remembering a Great Great man!

[@Henlo816]

RIP Jonah .you were theeeee bestt

[@II_4_R_Z_II]

AMEN :)

[@evangelist6277]

Never ever get tired of watching this...

[@KingEddo8]

Person: "I don't get why people like Rugby?" Australia vs New Zealand 2000: "Hold my beer"

[@snapbackfreak99]

proud to be a kiwi and supporter of the all blacks these to side have to be the best rivalry in the history of rugby

[@AtomSmash3r]

Australia don't have players like Larkam anymore. :-(

[@georgewinner4818]

That's ok we don't have players like Umunga

[@antonposa]

There is no more stirring sight than to see Jonah stride down the left touchline. What an amazing player.

[@vanS808]

I was lucky to have been at this game, it was an amazing game.. RIP Jonah

[@kiwipirate60]

What an awesome comback from Australia and reply from NZ, the glory days of rugby

[@TheAmbuman1]

WOW WHAT AN AMAZING GAME TALK ABOUT HAIRS STICKING UP ON MY NECK. MUCH LOVE FROM WALES

[@niueanlaho]

i remember this tough game......both sides played awesome running rugby

[@tristenkaa6012]

Nothing beats rugby. American foot ball sucks it's too slow. Too much stopping.

[@bustarogers9990]

@Troy Staunton Lol , Leagues for people that find Rugby to intellectually challenging. I can watch League but it's not even close to what games more enjoyable to watch and play.

[@solo6810]

@@bustarogers9990 yeah its not close, league is 1000% alot more fun to watch. Constant play

[@bustarogers9990]

@@solo6810 Yea just like paint *constantly* drying.

[@solo6810]

@@bustarogers9990 watching paint dry still has more action then a game of union

[@bustarogers9990]

@@solo6810 LOL see there ya go , stealing ideas again.

[@kcjamesify]

remember watching this game - definitely the best ever!

[@amosmaka6030]

No Rivalry will match New Zealand VS Australia... The Grand Tasman Rivalry...

[@larkfeast]

***** Sorry Australia vs England tops everything else

[@larkfeast]

***** World cup final 2003. 1991... Are you fucking kidding me?

[@JKPerth]

+Real Rumpelstiltskin You eating sushi yet mate?

[@shane-irish]

Larkfeast ireland v england sorry

[@imviiku]

yeah.. In Rugby it is... in cricket India v pakistan certainly matches tht 😉

[@budwud2449]

Wow. Yes. Vintage. A fantastic game, free-running and raining tries. A fabulous line-up of some of the best players ever.

[@jivekiwi]

What a game that was. Rugby just is not the same with the Wallabies being crap, Bledisloe means stuff all and the Aussies are our real nemesis, not South Africa. There was a time when I would never miss a match and now we win just about all the time and it makes kinda boring rugby. Go the Wallabies lol.

[@robbiegreene4421]

Spoke too soon mate haha

[@jivekiwi]

haha, yeah. they have won a game now and thats enough!

[@peaceharmony4115]

+Michael Muir Those were 2 of the best sides of all-time. Sensational rugby, for certain.

[@jivekiwi]

Sure are. Michael Cheika has done wonders. Could be Kiwi vs Oz final like the cricket.

[@jivekiwi]

Haha, you guys win enough, hopefully its our turn to win something!

[@pufdadie]

I was there, incredible atmosphere, first time in the stadium. The Aussies were written off after 10m; greatest comeback of all time. fitting Lomau scored the matchwinner - 30 great players

[@XLander23]

wow what a game

[@aprioriReification]

wow must have been exhilarating to watch live. Jonah is so awesome

[@TheClaudestevens]

a game played in the true spirit of the anzac s,if you are not from australia or nzl you wouldht know what that is

[@jenniferclark9842]

+claude stevens Australia New Zealand Army Corps. I'm American and I know what that is (I have friends that are Australian).

[@TheClaudestevens]

good for you,i have friends who are russian,but i know about thanksgiving in the usa,but dont celebrate it

[@MrAngry3232]

+claude stevens wtf are you going on about hahaha

[@TheClaudestevens]

kiakaha eho

[@nicolaslegrand9379]

How f... ignorant are you, but you probably know that !!!

[@naph67]

Dang, dat Mortlock! One of the most underrated backs in world rugby. The bane of many AB sides.

[@terencemason3245]

All the great players scored mean tries Umanga, Cullen, Alateni, Mortlock, Lathem, Roth and finished of with the greatest of all Lomu

[@sadieharris9212]

Steven Adams is one of a Million

[@mikes6970]

God bless the BIG MAN .,.. never again will we see talent so unfilled on the field ... you were a giant amongst giants ... so sad your potential was never reached . ... oh what was and what could of been ...

[@jaytok7]

Amazing jonah was still playing at the highest level despite all his kidney issues....rip big fulla

[@SavageUnchained]

I remember watching this game live, some true legends of the rugby era and noone knew it was going to be an epic tryfest that was going to ensue. Australian rugby was surging to greatness through there backline elite. Its fitting that a legend like Jonah Lomu would score the match winner, couldnt have written an ending any other way then that. Great game by both teams

[@filmcreations]

Here is something that might get some Rugby fans in a huff. Look I am only trying to clarify the NFL and Rugby argument so both fans have a clear understanding of the facts. This article back in 2011 talks about the All Blacks having fun and being fans at NFL games. It also talks about the All Blacks and coaching staffs discussing the NFL players stats and the training. Its really a good article. www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/4531008/All-Blacks-measure-up-for-American-football

[@monzasmithNZ]

That pass by Taine Randall to Lomu was remarkable. And seeing his and the All Blacks reactions after he scored that try, you could just tell they really enjoyed that match.

[@scottieboomboom1]

best running and the worst defending

[@kopkiwi08]

jabbathehutton Defending seemed very much optional. Which is/was surprising given it's something the All Blacks pride themselves on.

[@ZooCreativeNZ]

I remember watching this at the Walkabout pub in Sheppard Bush in London. Had a flat mate from Perth who had never seen rugby - took him to see this on the big screen at the pub - the atmosphere at the Walkabout was electric. Made a convert of him I think... Such a great game.

[@johnnybravo7088]

See if you can pause it at 1:34 and i assure you will something funny. lmao

[@LeagueUnionSevens]

Johnny Bravo Not getting it...?

[@johnnybravo7088]

LeagueUnionSevens lol hint: it's when bald headed guy lifts the try scorer.

[@jeremycorne466]

Johnny Bravo "the bald headed guy.." how can you not know who george gregan is!?

[@johnnybravo7088]

***** yeah i honestly don't know him...lmao

[@jeremycorne466]

oh dear!! lol

[@luchiboy]

Apart from the 2011 RWC i've never watched any game in any sport with excitement, then mildly violent jubilation, then less jublation, then half enjoyed confidence, then shocked, then worried to fist pumping relief.

[@adambamf9365]

stephen larkham was in my opinion the best australian no10/12

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

He was nicknamed the ghost because of his ability to ghost through gaps.

[@MuzzyfuzzY141]

Holy Shit, even the Highlights are amazing!!!! Wish I saw the actual game!!!

[@Fuzcapp]

Enjoy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHXJnHacqaeoqLM

[@petewatt8842]

Back when Australia could actually play rugby, and not just whinge about referees.

[@contrarian717]

Yes I'm a Bok. I like to beat Aus. But honestly, we all miss those old Aus great teams. The decline last few years extremely sad

[@Will.Flavell]

1998 to 2003 Wallabies were a great rival to play against andever since they lost the World Cup and the Bledisloe they aren’t that good of a team

[@PepeAgain1025]

Big ups to both teams .. Played with a lot of heart a delievered a great game!

[@harrypotter3015]

I have no idea exactly what's happening in this sport, but wtf this looks fun as hell, bye bye America, I'm going to play rugby

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

Welcome to a real mans game.Fuck that boring stop-start game that drags on for hours called american football...YAWN...lol.

[@angelofdeath8529]

Another excellent AB v Wallaby game some real stars in that AB team.

[@jamesarmfield3600]

Canned kitty in America the amount of protection they wear is so ridiculous I laughed when I read ur comment

[@blizzard0508]

Pads aren't protection. They make the hits harder and the game more exciting. If American Football didn't use pads, the players would tackle like pussies, I mean like Rugby players.

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

blizzard0508,padding is for pussies, end of story.

[@marksheehan8026]

The hits in American football way heavier than rugby but 2 totally different games .. though l would watch rugby game over the other .. what lam familiar with.

[@Rugby-union-and-league]

@@marksheehan8026 ,says who?Some bias american sports science show that used boys to tackle.The tests are flawed because for one,americans done it so theres obvious bias there and two,many rugby players hit a lot harder than others,three,NFL players wear pussy padding which cushions a lot of the hit,four,rugby and league hits look worse to me than NFL hits from what ive seen and even americans reacting to rugby for the first time all say the rugby hits are worse on rugby v NFL reaction videos. Rugbys for real men,NFLs for wimps.

[@mattmorris9283]

@@blizzard0508 And i suppose the helmets are for head butting as well.

[@Joewalshe38]

Briliant game. Would love to watch the whole match

[@fenway7794]

One of the most exciting games ever..YES... But the greatest..far from it.missed tackle count is off the charts and both defences were terrible.. Get a grip fellas

[@reesevans6856]

should be called 'most exciting game of rugby', rather than greatest

[@robbiejohnston3174]

Fenway superior games include nz meeting Ireland in 2013 and in 2016 Chicago

[@gokucrazy22]

thank you. that clears up quite a lot.