Top 15 Rugby Wildest Counter-Attacks ! 😱

Counter-Attacks in rugby are the perfect setup for some of the craziest plays. The defence not being organised, gives the attack plenty of space and a great opportunity to score absolute beauties. In the more recent years, counter-attacks gave us some of the greatest individuals and team tries. In this video, when have ranked the top 15 legendary counter-attacks. Hope that you enjoy it !

[@RugbyEverest]

In your opinion, which clip was the best counter attack ?

[@bouvetrobin]

the one from georgia is the most spectacular

[@bleedgreen_22]

0:31 England #5 should've been penalised

[@martinbeauquesne1568]

i think it's the #4 Georgia against Canada because the kick is just brilliant

[@philippekiefer5559]

Number 4 is just amazing but 2 too. The only thing that make the 1 great is the final pass but it's still beautifull

[@joshbevan9400]

The one you had in position one is my favourite has been for a long time

[@toogyman]

The try from the end of the world - another legendary counter attack try The Philippe saint andre try from 1991 against England List is leaving a lot of the ‘legendary’ out

[@yvanmarcosraffalli5201]

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[@yvanmarcosraffalli5201]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOqkqpvotepmac

[@Schnitz13]

Even though Ntamack's counterattack didn't result in a try, how was that not #1? So so SO many things to applaud and celebrate with that one!

[@rafaelrandom500]

It caused a yellow card.

[@Thewouf]

It was a thing of absolute beauty (and hands down the moment of 2021), but people seem to be missing a key nuance: World Rugby recently updated the rules so that a team grounding the ball in their own try-zone results in a 22m drop-out, rather than a scrum to the opposing team, as was previously the case. As such, there was significantly less jeopardy, which likely influenced Ntamack's decision-making. Still, most fly-halves would have played it safe and put it to boot

[@gregoirebenzaken2827]

@@Thewouf unless I am mistaken, in this case he takes the ball out of his try zone. If the ball had been grounded, it would have been scrum for the ABs. (We had the scrum when McKenzie did that in his own try zone after Penaud's kick at the end of the game).

[@Thewouf]

@@gregoirebenzaken2827 Yeah, I think you're right - I'd previously missed it, but he gathers the ball *just* outside of his in-goal area then carries it in, which I assume means any grounding would have resulted in an AB scrum. Autant pour moi ! Tout ca pour dire qu'il est tout simplement balaise, le mec

[@MrAbuse96]

How could you forget Philippe Saint André's 110m try vs England in Twickenham in 1991? If that's not the best counter attack in history, I don't know what is ... Also, try from the end of the world, I mean come on !

[@mathardy7615]

I like the Lions v All Blacks one just because it always makes me laugh seeing Kieran Read getting absolutely done like a dinner at the start of it. And his own reaction.

[@RugbyEverest]

Hahahah 😂

[@sylvainrivet8987]

It's also the value of the opponent side that creates the thrill of a ounter attack, so I'd choose Lions vs NZ

[@KiwiPepega]

@@sylvainrivet8987 Yeah, I love sides that score when 90% of their side are offside, it's great. I also love how NH refs are blind as dumb fucks. :D Losers. Rugby is dead now. NH refs are killing the game and NH IRB are making the game soft for their soft nations.

[@ericbd9297]

Gareth Edwards try 1973, France England try 1991, France All Blacks try 1994

[@tomdavies6368]

Came to say the same thing. Mindblowing that these could be left out!

[@mrb1380]

Couldn't agree more. The Gareth Edwards try may even be the most famous try ever scored.

[@sheffieldify]

Agree - the Edwards try is the best counter attack try I ever saw. And simply the best try!

[@jamespasifull3424]

Bugger, you beat me to it!! 🤣 How that '73 Baba's try could be left out I have no idea?!?! Maybe the person who compiled this wasn't even alive in the 20th Century! Bloody millennials! Think they know everything! 🤣

[@langdalepaul]

Eliot Daly’s try in the last five minutes against Wales in 2017, to win the game, surely should have featured. It wasn’t the length of the pitch, but it was manufactured brilliantly.

[@tombarnes1251]

meh it was basically just cuthbert being a rubbish defender

[@raduzincenco755]

Serge Blanco had a great counter-attack from behind the polls finished with a try, don;t remember the game but i was a kid and still remember that try58

[@Laurikiwi]

I remember it, it was France vs Australia, 1990, a wonderful try, it's on youtube I think

[@sylvainrivet8987]

Difficult to say : Blanco didn't do it only once ;)

[@karelauberger1725]

1987 World cup semi final

[@guyeysseric9442]

In March 1991, England-France, V nations-a try of St-André-an incredible job by Camberabero-The try of the century

[@thomasmain5986]

1973 All Blacks vs Barbarians try by Gareth Edwards, is officially the best counter attack ever.

[@MrRugbylane]

yeah ... for sure. that has videos all to itself. ... it will never be bettered

[@marcdaniels9079]

Saved me typing

[@IrisFost]

9:46 Bro Cheslin Kolbe was such an underappreciated player when he played for the stormers

[@ganjablawpouya4629]

It was gio applon isn't it ?

[@Tshegomokwana]

I'm guilty of this too, I'm woke to him now

[@sumboi2321]

This vid could easily be a “best of French rugby” highlight reel. They love their counter attacks

[@davidsechet434]

Toulouse against Clermont un top14,lineout from Ramos on his own 5 ans try at 13 vs15

[@thomasnengres4093]

The fact that the counter attack from Toulouse vs Clermont-Ferrand is not included is just outrageous.

[@ClementonTyrer]

Gareth Edwards try for the Barbarians against New Zealand in 1973 is a must have in this list imo

[@iangibson769]

#2 no question - the sheer number of different skills - offloading, running, support, abd out together SO seamlessly

[@valentinleelee6149]

The 2nd is the best team counter attack for me. Your n-1 is more about an amazing assist in my opinion. Thanks for the video.

[@jadawin10]

"The try from the end of the world", to rule them all ...

[@johnvictor9779]

Caucau's try against France and Scotland was on🔥🔥🔥

[@Richard_Jones]

No Barbarians vs All Blacks 1973? Worth it for Cliff Morgan's commentary alone.

[@pexjoseph689]

Courtney lawes taking out two backs with that delayed pass absolute genius 🙌🏾

[@hazza.prodzz.goodbye]

The Chiefs vs Stormers one was amazing but you missed the France try vs Australia. I am pretty sure that was counter. Btw I love your content! From Australia

[@RugbyEverest]

Hey Man, thanks for the comment ! Do you remember which year it was or who scored the try ?

[@ragnarlothbrok7880]

You mean French 100 meters try against Australia lats summer?

[@ragnarlothbrok7880]

@@RugbyEverest kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHOpZWyQbMmYbLs At 4:47

[@theotimesaunier7272]

It was out of scrum so not really a counter

[@waynemurray5084]

I was at that Stormers vs Chiefs game. Maybe the best club rugby game I've ever seen live. Both teams played like this for the full 80 minutes.

[@sammansell5791]

One of my favourite counter attacks that has been ignored is James Bailey's try for Gloucester vs Wasps. James Simpson-Daniel running rings round Dallaglio after great defence from a turnover

[@APEditing270]

I’ve never played or watched a single rugby game in my life but I still watched the video till the end

[@lol1808]

Number 2 is amazing because so many players touched the ball

[@RugbyEverest]

Teamwork 🤙

[@jacksoncantrell344]

Great Video. Just thought Beauden barrett in the 2015 world cup final could have a mention. Love it though

[@RugbyEverest]

It would definitely be up there ! I had some problems with copyrights on this one so I could not post it … Thanks for the comment tho, really appreciate !

[@coolprof20]

Another good shout is Pierre Spies against the Crusaders in like 2009 for the bulls

[@rominet471]

All black France 1994, England-France 1991 Perpignan-Agen 2015( ProD2 but 110 metres run) montpellier clermont 2018 ect ect. I suppose you're in southern hemisphere cause you select a lot of Super-Rugby game but in europe we have some greats counter-attacks.

[@JimmyBarbz]

Plenty of reds games here but still missing Quade Cooper's counter attack vs the blues in the 2011 super rugby semi final to set up Ben Tapuai's try.

[@isaaca9123]

Rugby looks very fast pace and exciting. These clips were fantastic. It's as if Foot ball (Soccer for Americans) had a kid with NFL football to produce rugby. It should really be a sport to play in high school & college over here in the U.S.

[@daniellemke8425]

#3 Beautiful try.....what an effort!👏👍😁

[@daniellemke8425]

They were all brilliant counters!!

[@englutirator]

For me you forgot one of the best, France England 1991

[@Hic_Rhodus]

Rieko Ioane vs France... top 15 legendary counter-attacks of ALL time? Ever heard the term recency bias?

[@TNTeamfamily]

i was thinking the same

[@antoinepipo]

You have done a nice job, with all these games from all over the world, I prefer your numbre 3 with the Lyons, because in my opinion, all the players do the precise perfect choice

[@jameslindemann3139]

Geez the reds were good to watch and are definitely getting back to their best

[@AxelDejean1]

That stormers vs chiefs game 👌

[@juckoosaurus]

That leids try is so underated that pass is everything

[@daaichommie708]

Not sure of the year, I think 2007. Odwa Ndungane's 82nd minute try for the Sharks vs the Crusaders was something special.

[@onlylove-fn3zg]

A french kiss is beautiful but not as beautiful as the French team fluency ..just incredible ( coming from an South African )

[@juliusmarcus3772]

you are the best, do more videos

[@keithmarilynpaine2276]

No contest - where was the Barbarians try from the 70s(?) - Gareth Edwards and co.

[@milzcs8175]

Aphiwe Dyanti's try was against Jagaures from Argentina, not Cheetahs, but nice video still 🙏

[@coudu8ed]

Surprised the 2007 USA try against South Africa didn’t make the top 15. That was probably the greatest counter attack try I’ve seen.

[@davidanderson4091]

How can a collection of the "Top 15 Legendary Counter-Attacks" not include "The Try".... Gareth Edwards for the Barbarians v New Zealand January 27, 1973?

[@Alsvargy]

Where is the Gareth Edwards try vs the All Blacks? Doesn't get much better.

[@yannickmathonnet9173]

de superbe actions

[@decombaudnicolas5875]

Kolbe with Stade Toulousain VS Section Paloise is for me Ines of the best try ever !

[@Arun-nv8zi]

Ashton smiling in celebration at his own 22!

[@bobbler42]

4 words. “This is Gareth Edwards!”

[@fredericjaumotte2838]

It's not legendary counter but best South counter for 90%,they miss lot a really legendary counter😤

[@jgerocrobo]

You forgot France - All Black 1994

[@Desi365]

Can't believe McKenzie doesn't make it in the Nz first 15. What a player.

[@nico84.31]

Le plus bel essai oublié ici est l’essai d’Antoine Dupont du stade toulousain à Clermont il y a 2 ans lors de la première journée de top 14. Le stade toulousain joue à 13 contre 15 et cela part du passe de Thomas Ramos entre ses jambes dans son en-but. Exceptionnel. Voici le lien de la vidéo : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZLPpWR-iayIg7M

[@robertlew4040]

Mental to think 1 and 2 are from the same match!

[@theaverageopinion9589]

PSDT was flying joh

[@4dri3n25620]

Never saw it but johnny may released it forward at 3:00 no?

[@lynxmahn8300]

Will Genia's try against crusaders I tkink 2012 grand final

[@RugbyEverest]

True ! That one was a masterclass ! I think that they were attacking and not counter-attacking no ?

[@theov6465]

Toulouse vs Clermont 2020 or france all blacks but very Nice video 🙌👍👍

[@marcgiromini6972]

The last one !!!!!

[@Firebirdfrenzy79]

How can you call this legendary and not have either Ngwenwa try (07 World Cup or for Biarritz in the Heineken Cup in ‘10)

[@ShermanM36]

IL manque l'essai de Phil Benett contre les All blacks au National Arm's park de Cardiff en date du 29 janvier 1973 !

[@newvaldi]

the 11. 😱

[@pedrokrim4400]

The Chief everyday

[@12SBW]

Surely Fiji could've been in there,one of the best in the business

[@malvernb8772]

There's a try that they scored recently against Wales and it was good

[@jamespasifull3424]

Serevi has to be the best ever, in terms of speed & trickery!!

[@Sat191]

Pour sûr il y a de très belles contre-attaques mais comment ne pas retrouver dans cette vidéo ''l'essai du bout du monde'' (NZ v France, 1994, Auckland), le si joliment nommé ''l'essai du siècle" par nos meilleurs "ennemis" (Angleterre v France, 1991, Twickenham) et l'essai des Barbarians vs NZ en 1973 ?? Ca dépasse clairement l'entendement.

[@buladude679]

Daugunu does that time and time again.

[@franckr6159]

What about Fofana's try in England-France, avoiding 6 defenders (Feb 2013)

[@makaisonn7030]

I'm jamaican. I don't know shit about rugby but that was f**king epic!!!

[@okko0801]

Japan v Wales 2007 World Cup

[@mateog783]

Oh le bel écran sur l'essaie black contre l'Australie 😂

[@fergalbannon4614]

Chiefs, Stormers, Georgia, Lions, then you forgot Christian Cullen against the Tahs or Edwards against NZ.

[@russellblinman2560]

Only one in my opinion - scored on 27th January 1973. Those who know, know.

[@aubintroizier3484]

How is France counter attack VS all blacks in 1994 not there

[@RugbyEverest]

Will be in the second video !

[@jordansmith3102]

Chiefs vs crusaders really nice rugby

[@louisjwiese5515]

This is only of the last 10 years or so. I'm sure there are alot better ones to choose from from earlier decades.

[@bertrandrieutord1589]

Barassi..Australie France 2021

[@seankilfoyle2191]

Where is #3? Based on this you should have the Lions try against the All Blacks from 2017. But also, how is the greatest try ever from Garett Davies not on here?

[@paulthomson2288]

yeah the All Blacks really should thank the referee for ioanes try with his one sided interpretation of when the ball is out of a ruck. They would've been humiliated even more by France without that support.

[@christopherspencer8110]

Magali Harvey for Canada vs. France in the semi-final of the 2014 Women’s World Cup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGjInmOPf751oZo

[@toogyman]

If it’s legendary then how can you not have 1973 Barbarian try against New Zealand A more legendary try their isn’t !!!!

[@josatekidelana5418]

Fiji vs Wales try?

[@obamaisgod474]

What about Thorleys vs Leicester?

[@RugbyEverest]

Will add it in a second part !

[@thomsallen5989]

Where was THE Baa Baas try vs NZ! Also Rugby takes place North if the Equator too.

[@jadenwitbooi6709]

Gio aplon??

[@fefe1994ful]

2:23 jaguars vs aphiwe dyanti / no cheetahs

[@guiguijol]

So if i get it right, Ntamack plays only by himself?

[@PierrickLabbe]

This one is also faboulous... Toulouse vs Pau: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zbZXqqgNF5qLs

[@eliesalaun7940]

Capuozzo-Padovani in Cardiff 2022?

[@RugbyEverest]

This video was posted in 2021

[@williamsopp9856]

How hasn't Gareth Edwards' try for the Barbarians against New Zealand made the list???

[@magnusmcgee993]

Amongst that lot, #2 Chiefs. Why? The number of passes and the support running after ONE error!

[@goldenlooper1239]

Apiwe diyanti played against the pumas bot cheetas

[@RugbyEverest]

True true, I went to quickly on that one ! Thanks for noticing it !

[@jonathanjonathan1181]

11. dyanti VS JAGUARES

[@bertrusmcfly7958]

Number 2 is the best

[@PierrickLabbe]

I think this try have all his place in this top: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOqkqpvotepmac And also this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KWo6WMjMeXoJo

[@unknownplayer4919]

Fiji v Wales?

[@aerorobnz]

A top list for counterattacks without a single Christian Cullen try?

[@pierrechardaire8525]

You can't compare club and international rugby, and it all depends on the quality of the opposition as well.

[@cib28betbois61]

SARDOURNY NEW ZEALAND - FRANCE (RUGBY TEST MATCH 03/07/1994

[@laurentkotaponcheele3744]

i like your video however, this video is just about modern rugby nothing from the 70's, 80''s and 90''s that's your choice and i respect that one. but thhere is some really really good counter attack from those eras i just mentionned above, for a start the 70's the babas against the blacks, the 80's france ireland in dublin, from the 90's france england in twickenham and other. as far as this video goes any of those could have been number 1 out af the last 5

[@kamyueloh]

You have omitted 2 that are better than all of these combined. Gareth Edwards and Philippe Saint-André.