As an Englishman who has grown to love the NRL over the last 3 years or so, it was great to be educated as to the late Tina Turner's influence in the game. My dad loved her music and he was a RL fan so I'm guessing that's where his influence came from. God rest her soul.
I was a young man in the UK in a northern town and when I first saw Tina Turner promo of Australian rugby league it made me fall in love with the game all over again. Great times the 90s even in a northern English town enlightened by Australian rugby league Tina Turner Mal meninga et al. Great memories.
@@kerzytibok3211 Rugby "League " not union ! In the northern UK over 100 years ago the northern rugby teams went professional hence the division between League and Union. I am from the northern UK and it is our homegrown sport and in Australia League is the bigger code over union. Still I am genuinely surprised that you didn't know about Tina's long promotion of Australian rugby league. It's a great game and because of the wonders of the internet you can check out the back story of the sport and really get into it. Best wishes.
I didn't know that she did those commercial ads for rugby ? Sport I don't understand the rules, but I think, probably mistakenly, that she loved the challenges that life would produce for her. And took it on ! She was, and still is, somewhere, a beautiful woman ! That Australia and the players give thanks. That's just heartwarming ❤️
I'm rugby born, raised, and played but admit the marketing from those days of a great game with the energy of Tina Turner to this day has me watching league before rugby 🏉 ❤💥RIP Queen of Rock n Roll.
Yea still remember those Tina Turner promos they definitely were one of the best things to come out of Rugby League in the 90s. Both of the songs were awesome too. RIP Tina Turner, now an honorary rugby league goddess ❤❤
I definitely remember the Tina Turner and rugby league campaign as a kid from kiwi land, was cool to see such an awesome powerhouse 🌟 star come and perform here. There was a buzz in the air and that was from just seeing it on TV. R.I.P legend Tina 💜🙏
Watched the 93 grand final, Simply the best was the best performance and song for any grand final these past 30 years. It resonated with the toughness of the game. RIP legend Tina Turner
A minutes silence at the first Origin in Adelaide and again at the GF is fitting for someone who knew nothing about League but did so much for the game. If the younger generation don't get it, put the footage from The Best promo up on the big screen and they will. RIP.
RIP Tina. Definitely a big PR gamble that paid off big time. The combination of her song and voice mixed with some the greatest rugby league for the times (80s to early 90s) was in a nut shell "simple the best ". 👌
It was about the same time and I think because of Tina's involvement that Aussie Rugby League grabbed the attention of people like myself in New Zeland who played Rugby Union but saw the game in New Zealand as a really poor cousin. We saw a side of league that wasn't seen at home and it was attractive, exciting and because of the "life Ban" rules at the time, out of our reach here. Friday night footy became all the rage and people would often buy Cronulla, Bulldogs (Canterbury), Broncos tops etc and Aussie players became household names alongside a smattering of Kiwis in the game. If any sporting body made the right decision at the right time it was the NRL.
Definitely. What a brave sporty icon and legend. She truly became the Brand Ambassador for NRL and all other sports from 1989 song and then the National Anthem of sports Simply the best in 1993 to this date. ❤❤️
Thank you Tina, you were Simply The Best! Now I’m an old fart! The first vinyl ( look it up) album I ever bought was called ”River Deep Mountain High”, by Ike and Tina Turner, it was recorded in mono not stereo and it was her vocals that sold that album. Ike Turner was an OK guitarist but Tina was …… Well Tina!
Simply the best thing that ever happened and the first and best marketing campaign done by ARL in 1993 with the best ever Rugby league Anthem to this date. Love you always Tina Turner. RIP legend. ❤️❤️
When I watch her in her past concerts from around the world I see she was guided by the Only Creator of Everything what Exists...it is visible. Ave TINA !!
Oh u had to be there in 93 GF...Sydney just won the Olympics and its was a second GF Repeat...blustery Spring day.. loved it ..Tina had the crowd in her hand..and the saxophonist what a show he put on. that memory will live with me forever.
The greatest rock performance ever!!!! She started cold and with one minute she had the stadium with her!! I started really watching rugby league at that point! A great star, and I'm truly sad she's gone
Here in Porirua New Zealand during the 80s it was my grandfather that got me in the great sport on tv, but Tina Turner was the one that motivated me to get out and play league, exercise, be proud or myself and lift weights..............I was 6! 😂😂😂
Yeah, how I remember that grand final with Tina. That was the last grand final my mother, Madge and me ever saw together and her favourite part was the sax player. Being an ex advertising man , that campaign was simply the best
Late Great Tina made Rugby League "Simply The Best" and moving forward, today is bigger than ever! Rugby League is the number one sport in my country Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 and the Song: Simply the Best is ❤ by all. May she rest in peace 🙏
Brilliant campaign - what a woman- what voice!! She had so much class - the world has lost a living legend she was just brilliant and us Aussies & the NRL were just so lucky to be part of her amazing legacy- I hope the NRL finds another living legend who is appropriate for a new campaign- ROCK not POP music!!!
The game of rugby league still needs legends in the same league as Tina Turner to market the game to the world.. RIEP Tina Turner. You were "Simply the Best!"
Matthew johns this is a GREAT tribute to the late Tina Turner by you and by the way Matthew you have really MATURED as a media personality throughout THESE years 💯 percent 👍
Getting Tina to help change the face of Rugby League & make it more appealing to the general public at that time really proved a masterstroke & we'll be forever grateful for her contribution...R.I.P Tina Turner
Good idea, pull out the famous Aussies pride and sing along some more, what Tina would be so happy about, we need to stay strong and build up a humankind as gorgeous as she used to be
Tina Turner is Historic. Why is Tina an Inductee into the Hall of Fame? Tina made Rugby League famous. Induct Tina Turner. Tina Turner is an Immortal !!!.
As an Englishman who has grown to love the NRL over the last 3 years or so, it was great to be educated as to the late Tina Turner's influence in the game. My dad loved her music and he was a RL fan so I'm guessing that's where his influence came from. God rest her soul.
Massive MASSIVE influence. Tina almost inspired a type of mysticism surrounding league.
Good tribute by Matty. They were perfect songs and perfect ad campaigns. 90s was a time to be alive. RIP to the legendary Tina Turner
I was a young man in the UK in a northern town and when I first saw Tina Turner promo of Australian rugby league it made me fall in love with the game all over again. Great times the 90s even in a northern English town enlightened by Australian rugby league Tina Turner Mal meninga et al. Great memories.
@@andrewgora3672 she is an immortal of rugby league a giant, she made it better,
I’ll have a few schooners tonight for Tina! RIP
I'm an American and never knew Tina promoted rugby "down under" --- I was tickled to find about this hidden part of her legendary career!
@@kerzytibok3211 Rugby "League " not union ! In the northern UK over 100 years ago the northern rugby teams went professional hence the division between League and Union. I am from the northern UK and it is our homegrown sport and in Australia League is the bigger code over union. Still I am genuinely surprised that you didn't know about Tina's long promotion of Australian rugby league. It's a great game and because of the wonders of the internet you can check out the back story of the sport and really get into it. Best wishes.
I didn't know that she did those commercial ads for rugby ? Sport I don't understand the rules, but I think, probably mistakenly, that she loved the challenges that life would produce for her. And took it on ! She was, and still is, somewhere, a beautiful woman ! That Australia and the players give thanks. That's just heartwarming ❤️
I'm rugby born, raised, and played but admit the marketing from those days of a great game with the energy of Tina Turner to this day has me watching league before rugby 🏉 ❤💥RIP Queen of Rock n Roll.
That Voice was so iconic. What a merger between an American Powerhouse Singer and A rugby Leage code. Amazing.🎉
Simply the best thing that ever happened.
Yea still remember those Tina Turner promos they definitely were one of the best things to come out of Rugby League in the 90s. Both of the songs were awesome too. RIP Tina Turner, now an honorary rugby league goddess ❤❤
Tina turners 1993 grand final performance will never be matched
I watched the 1993 rugby grand final from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 RIP Tina Turner Queen of Rock n Roll.
Absolutely 100% agree with you!
NZ loved Tina Turner, she was like one of our aunties, the sas the energy the look❤❤
I definitely remember the Tina Turner and rugby league campaign as a kid from kiwi land, was cool to see such an awesome powerhouse 🌟 star come and perform here. There was a buzz in the air and that was from just seeing it on TV. R.I.P legend Tina 💜🙏
My respect, Matty, for your Tina Turner tribute.
True
Watched the 93 grand final, Simply the best was the best performance and song for any grand final these past 30 years. It resonated with the toughness of the game. RIP legend Tina Turner
I remember that campaign like it was yesterday it was brilliant and put League on the map, Tina Turner RIP legend
A minutes silence at the first Origin in Adelaide and again at the GF is fitting for someone who knew nothing about League but did so much for the game. If the younger generation don't get it, put the footage from The Best promo up on the big screen and they will. RIP.
Well said mate.
Awesome that a beautiful, talented, smart woman can be held in such high regard by the game.
no sport in the world has such an ICONIC song then "Simply the Best" for Rugby League
The old man was in the “what you get if what you see” ad… I watch it constantly 😂
RIP Tina. Definitely a big PR gamble that paid off big time. The combination of her song and voice mixed with some the greatest rugby league for the times (80s to early 90s) was in a nut shell "simple the best ". 👌
She was an absolute powerhouse. Such a random combination, Tina Turner and Rugby League but it worked amazing!
It was about the same time and I think because of Tina's involvement that Aussie Rugby League grabbed the attention of people like myself in New Zeland who played Rugby Union but saw the game in New Zealand as a really poor cousin. We saw a side of league that wasn't seen at home and it was attractive, exciting and because of the "life Ban" rules at the time, out of our reach here. Friday night footy became all the rage and people would often buy Cronulla, Bulldogs (Canterbury), Broncos tops etc and Aussie players became household names alongside a smattering of Kiwis in the game. If any sporting body made the right decision at the right time it was the NRL.
I wouldn’t get on top of the harbour bridge without a harness…what a legend
Definitely. What a brave sporty icon and legend. She truly became the Brand Ambassador for NRL and all other sports from 1989 song and then the National Anthem of sports Simply the best in 1993 to this date. ❤❤️
It was 30 years ago nothing comes close ever in Rugby league advertising. RIP TINA
Great tribute to an icon Tina Turnee. I actually got to know the sport of rugby league through her song back in the early 90s. RIP Tina.
Canada loves Australia! And of course WE LOVE TINA TURNER!!❤❤❤
Bring back her song for the Origin and GF. Minimum. RESPECT. Best song ever for any sport....!!!
I resonate so much with tina turner, jimmy barnes and NRL. Simply the best inspires
Simply the best got me into Rugby League...Thank you Tina ❤
Tina was just simply the best!
This was the anthem in the 90s when u won the grandfinal such a powerful and emotional song r.i.p tina turner❤❤❤❤
Awesome tribute to a remarkable woman and the GOAT of live performance. Rest in power Tina!
Thank you Tina, you were Simply The Best!
Now I’m an old fart! The first vinyl ( look it up) album I ever bought was called ”River Deep Mountain High”, by Ike and Tina Turner, it was recorded in mono not stereo and it was her vocals that sold that album.
Ike Turner was an OK guitarist but Tina was …… Well Tina!
When I think of the old NRL grand finals, tina turner singing simply the best is what I remember most
Simply the best vibe she bought to the NRL ❤
Simply the best thing that ever happened and the first and best marketing campaign done by ARL in 1993 with the best ever Rugby league Anthem to this date. Love you always Tina Turner. RIP legend. ❤️❤️
Its amazing how many people loved her
When I watch her in her past concerts from around the world I see she was guided by the Only Creator of Everything what Exists...it is visible.
Ave TINA !!
Oh u had to be there in 93 GF...Sydney just won the Olympics and its was a second GF Repeat...blustery Spring day.. loved it ..Tina had the crowd in her hand..and the saxophonist what a show he put on.
that memory will live with me forever.
The best campaign ever..!! Tina Turner + NRL is "Simply the Best".
Yes indeed
Australia loved Tina Turner!!
We love chicks that rock!
The greatest rock performance ever!!!! She started cold and with one minute she had the stadium with her!! I started really watching rugby league at that point! A great star, and I'm truly sad she's gone
Make a jersey #1 Turner
Love her
Love my league
Been beaut, gave us gals serious perv privileges
Rest in Power beautiful lady u are simply the best 💜
It was epic marketing campaign and was proud of rugby league being seen in America
Here in Porirua New Zealand during the 80s it was my grandfather that got me in the great sport on tv, but Tina Turner was the one that motivated me to get out and play league, exercise, be proud or myself and lift weights..............I was 6! 😂😂😂
Yeah, how I remember that grand final with Tina. That was the last grand final my mother, Madge and me ever saw together and her favourite part was the sax player. Being an ex advertising man , that campaign was simply the best
What a beautiful tribute Marty
Those songs were amazing and still are what a heart breaking loss for the world
Late Great Tina made Rugby League "Simply The Best" and moving forward, today is bigger than ever! Rugby League is the number one sport in my country Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 and the Song: Simply the Best is ❤ by all. May she rest in peace 🙏
I seen Tina the Musical in Sydney Nov 2023 (Front row too). Already booked Brisbane July 2024. Such a great show. RIP Tina - Your Simply the Best.
😢 Americans didn't care about her after 2000. I am a Texan and she will always be a godess to me!!
This just shows how empty-headed the americans are, in general...
Brilliant campaign - what a woman- what voice!! She had so much class - the world has lost a living legend she was just brilliant and us Aussies & the NRL were just so lucky to be part of her amazing legacy- I hope the NRL finds another living legend who is appropriate for a new campaign- ROCK not POP music!!!
Absolutely wonderful tribute thank you so much ❤
This is still giving me ghostbums..RIP Tina❤
Those videos even reached South America, I remember them. She was so cool. 💕
she should have a ''friend of league'' immortal spot in the hall of fame
Like Grandmom!!!? Is a bad thing, and who's Grandmom looks like that, back then, not anyone I knew... RIH... you beautiful Queen 👑.
I never knew about all of this. Very wild and cool.
Simply The Best😔
RiP legend❤️
What a sweet interview. Thank you.
great coverage. i didnt realise how much was involved, i thought they just used her song for an ad. very cool bro. rip love
Sax player was in "Lost Boys" doing the same 80s gyrations
The game of rugby league still needs legends in the same league as Tina Turner to market the game to the world..
RIEP Tina Turner.
You were "Simply the Best!"
Lived in oz for 12 months 90/91. These adverts where everywhere. Great song. Great rugby. The ozzies really were the best at that time.
FANTASTIC TINA!!!!W WE loved this part of her legacy.. RIP QUEEN
🙏❤️🙏
No 1 minute silence for Tina at last nights game appalling
Lovely tribute Matty I definitely didn’t cry
what a legend
people like her make me happy to be human
there are many many others who do the opposite.......#45 is one
SIMPLY THE BEST, RIP 💯💯💯
Matthew johns this is a GREAT tribute to the late Tina Turner by you and by the way Matthew you have really MATURED as a media personality throughout THESE years 💯 percent 👍
The sax player was Tim capello from.lost Boyz in the 1993 nrl grand final
I don’t even like footy but I LOVE the Tina input
RIP Ms Tina Turner!! I miss those days.
Best woman on the planet. She was the queen of rock and Nrl. Don't slack play and hard.offense can be grand
When you hear that song you think rugby league
Andrew John's and the team, I know the best person for the new Todays version of NRL marketing . Beyounce... From Brandon Mark in PNG
Awesome campaigns and tribute
Thank u for this tribute!
Getting Tina to help change the face of Rugby League & make it more appealing to the general public at that time really proved a masterstroke & we'll be forever grateful for her contribution...R.I.P Tina Turner
Tina Turner was a true Superstar. RIP great one.
@2:40... 🎶You're Simply the Best🎶🎶 @3:15... 🏉🏉🏉🤾♂🤾♂🤾♂🤾♂Tina Turner, you're a legend in the kingdom of Musiclandia R.I.P.🥀🥀🥀
Didn’t lace on a boot or play a game, but still a Rugby League Immortal. RIP Tina Turner, had an impact on Rugby League like no other.
Good idea, pull out the famous Aussies pride and sing along some more, what Tina would be so happy about, we need to stay strong and build up a humankind as gorgeous as she used to be
Surely this should just be the NRL theme song - every year!
Very jealous the Rugby league got Tina Turner while the AFL only got Meatloaf
Also they Aussies NRL was to get into USA 🇺🇸 supporting tough men playing tough sport 🏈 😂
I concur Tina the musical is incredible
It was beyond the Thunderdome in the arena.... 8:20
💔 Rest in paradise
This was quality
Simply The Best, Rest Easy TT 🙏🏻
Rest N Peace 2 the Goddess of Rock N Roll...Eas"T"exas Respect.
RIP..Tina...😭😭😭🌹💔
How about this for another Tina Turner Ozzie connection:
When Brian Johnson auditioned for AC/DC, the first song they played was Nutbush City Limits.
NRL and super League should use 'the best' as this years song. Absolutely fitting.
PS - Tina - the musical!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Great stuff. It was a brilliant campaign. Tina was a legend.
Awesome
Simply the best!
Tina Turner is Historic.
Why is Tina an Inductee into the Hall of Fame?
Tina made Rugby League famous.
Induct Tina Turner.
Tina Turner is an Immortal !!!.
She's been indicted into the hall of fame twice once with Ike and second by herself
@@The1Manager
Good.
What you get is what you see .... she promoted the game. What promotion has been effective since then either in rugby or AFL. She is a legend
I'm old enough to remember this when it happened and it was huge wirh everyone...and I wasn't even that into rugby tbh.
I really enjoyed this 🥰🥰rip Tina
❤love Tina and Rugby yesss
Tina reviving Rugby League 🥰🏈💃🎵👑
I got to love rugby cos of tina turner,s song simply the best,she will be a special part of me. thank our heroine