When it comes to sports I am completely devoted to futbol(soccer here in the states) and hockey(that’s the northerner in me). It really doesn’t matter who it is, I will watch just because I love the sports… which brings me to this statement… I have found a new sport that has completely grabbed my attention. I had the pleasure of watching my first rugby match the other day. What I saw so connected with my “inner man” that it has quickly become my new fav! I owe most of the credit to my new favorite team as well… the New Zealand All Blacks… basically New Zealand’s National Team. These guys are amazing! Now to my post…
The following video is the reason why I took in the viewing of my first rugby match. This happened right before the game started. What you are now going to watch is called a “HAKA”. It stems from the culture and traditions of samoan tribes of New Zealand. A HAKA is a challenge issued from one tribe to another during a battle. It’s a declaration of victory and made to intimidate the opposing tribe. I have never seen anyone do this in any kind of sport I’ve ever seen. These guys would intimidate the ever living crap out of me.
To me this completely rocks… and here we go…
ALL BLACKS ‘HAKA’
February 21, 2007 at 4:05 pm |
That is simply amazing. I love the unity…and the mohawks.
February 22, 2007 at 2:13 am |
i’m pumped. lets get it on!
February 22, 2007 at 3:46 am |
um, that was freakin’ awesome. i loved EVERYTHING about it. if that weren’t enough they’re the “All Blacks”!!!!!!! OMG, this is amazing! i want to see them play. they officially have my attention. i’m interested. what’s this rugby thing all about? wow.
February 22, 2007 at 3:55 pm |
seen it live – very intimidating – they’re big boys aren’t they, and no helmets and body armor like you namby pamby americans………seen them train up close, and hung out with some of the players for photos etc. When I tried to put my arm around a players shoulders for a photo it didnt fit all the way aroud their back. You dont try it with the all balcks, although I must say the reigning world champions are England!!!!!!!!!!!
SOCCER IS AN GETNTLEMENS GAME PLAYED BY ANIMALS, AND RUGBY IS AN ANIMALS GAME PLAYED BY GENTLEMEN. ENJOY.
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
I die! I die! I live! I live!
Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora! Ka ora!
I die! I die! I live! I live!
Tenei te tangata puhuru huru
This is the hairy man
Nana nei i tiki mai
Who fetched the Sun
Whakawhiti te ra
And caused it to shine again
A upa … ne! ka upa … ne!
One upward step! Another upward step!
A upane kaupane whiti te ra!
An upward step, another.. the Sun shines!!
Hi !!!
February 25, 2007 at 8:36 pm |
you should look up the hocky fight between the buffalo sabers and the ottawa senators on you tube. it is amazing.. oh yeah this is jason leaving this comment
March 8, 2007 at 7:11 pm |
i saw this in the movie “once were warriors” sad movie.