I'm not gonna lie,my wife and I shed some tears of joy,pride and relief. I hope that world rugby and nz rugby honour all these women at the end of year awards. NZ rugby needs to award player of the year and team of the year from/ to the black ferns
The last thing that I would like to add is that the Canadian women won the gold medal in soccer at the last Olympics, There was this tremendous rush of belief that it would change Women's soccer in this country but there has been no follow up commitment in a professional league or stadiums here in Canada. I hate to say it and I believe it is very sad, but there is little interest from governments to promote and sustain women's sports.
Rugby is THE sport that will change the world, not only on the field, but most importantly off. It is a sport that has principles, morals, community obligations, standards of behaviour, and expectations of yourself. These guidelines that I've seen instilled into great teams and players, is what draws the fans to their favourite team and player. The changes to the perception of women's rugby globally, is massive after this world cup.. The confidence and belief that this WRWC has just infused into every young girl, and women, worldwide, is humungous, and this is an awesome video to watch, and seeing it from your point of view. Loved watching this, you did an awesome job with stepping off of the Sky Tower. 👍💜
@@alastairdow4400and the US. Rugby is growing. If we can see these fully funded women’s hockey leagues, then we can grow rugby the same way. It started with youth girls hockey groups like the world renown Assabet Valley League(aka “Chicks with Sticks”) and college level competition. Same with Women’s soccer(football). It’s gonna happen. We need more women like her, Rapino and others to bring this sport forward!
Y'know what, I fully agree. For some reason she showed up in my feed after the 2024 Olympics and has been resurfacing with other vids from " before" and I find I really quite enjoy her posts.
One of the greatest matches I have ever witnessed on The Garden and I have been a part of some great games there. Both teams were amazing, win or lose. Congrats to tournament organisers and everyone involved.
The atmosphere at Eden Park was incredible, fun including the Poi in the crowd waived by all the supporters. Women's rugby has come of age and all the Teams produced an amazing tournament. And what a final that went down to the wire. Good review.
such a courageous group of women both sides. i get teary eyed just watching this again thank you for being an awesome ambassador of the game. i dont know why i get emotional about it either its just that special. All the teams deserve your crowns.
I loved watching your reactions to watching the game as it unfolded. That's how we were watching from our living room. On the edge stuff. Exciting. Emotional. Thrilling. Loved it
I would also like to add that even here in Canada there is no rush to make Canada a fully professional squad with full time funding. That leaves just France, England and the Black Ferns as fully professional teams. If this doesn't change it will result in the World Cup title being contested amongst those three teams for the foreseeable future.
You’re country should run a woman’s rugby World Cup event and get your country behind yous don’t think NZ are all professional most of them but now they got a start . Try it 😅😅😅
@@rahowherox1177 if we're gonna get into technicalities the England ladies are semi pro aswell. My point was more or less it takes time. The fact that France and England had pro contracts given to their ladies before NZ is crazy to me considering how many times they have been champs
thank you for your awesome vids during the world cup. hope you enjoyed your time here. even though we won, england showed why they are #1 in the world. without that red card we were in serious trouble. ruby tui and yourself should do something together, awesome combo lol. again thank you for the smiles
Women's rugby has every right to feel proud about what they produced in this world cup just keep believing and it will all take care of itself, Mad Respect for women's Rugby period,
Hi Ilona, congratulations on being the latest in the long red, white, and blue line stretching back to the 1991 inaugural women’s World Cup, when USA won gold!
I would love to say that this is going to put women's rugby on the map and push things forward, but I am not sure that it will. For some strange reason there is always a reluctance to embrace women's sports on the international level. While there was great attendance for the Black Ferns games, the attendance was quite sparse when other teams played. Even before the Black Ferns played in the final, the bronze medal game at Eden Park was only 25 percent filled. Canada played most of it's pool games in largely empty stadiums.
I have enjoyed the few videos I have seen, just seen your channel today. I do not normal follow rugby much other than to hear if the All Blacks win there game or not, specially when playing against AUS. Have seen few videos of Women Rugby and from what I have seen on women rugby and your videos the Women teams are as full on as the Men teams and it looks as they are getting good recognition and growing which I find great. You sound and look great and since you have also been in the sport your presents as a representative and RUclipsr with obvious knowledge and enthusiasm of the sport gives these video a better vibe.
Wow awsum reaction, you should be in the commentary box, much rather hear you than the so called experts, you done the world cup better than any kiwi commentator or expert, much love to you
I'm new to the sport of Rugby and enjoyed the tournament, but I am confused by some of the rules. A tackle on a NZ player Portia Woodman resulted in a England player being sent off. But a identical tackle on Abby Dow a English player resulted in a yellow card. I did search the internet for a answer, and I found a referee called Nigel Owen's and he said that the New Zealand player should have been sent off. So why wasn't she ? Also I know the TMO is called the fourth official, but there appeared to be two official's in the TMO's box, one wearing a shirt with New Zealand logo's on it. Is it normal to have fifth official from the home side acting as a official, thank you.
Me thinks Thomas knows more about rugby than he's making out.The ref was poor NZ constantly pulling down the driving mauls and not being punished. Refs need to improve big time. Nigel owens was along with Wayne Barnes the 2 best refs in the world
@@kwerk2011 Yes I know what she was, so what nationality was the Video Tech ? for six nation's games they are of a neutral nation. Perhap's we should have also had a English video tech to focus on New Zealand transgressions. Because the TMO box seemed to be blind to them.
@@thomasmain5986 I have no idea of the nationality of the video tech (to whom you referred as an "official" btw), it's immaterial anyway. The shirt is a RWC 2021 shirt, she could be Egyptian for all we know.
the black ferns have always played less games than the six nation teams but have won six rugby world cups that is greatness everyone says more games for the blackferns but they already have greatness more games less wins or more chances for the opposition to learn ?
They won the WC because England had a player sent off. England were running riot and would have had the game wrapped up by half time but for the sending off. NZ did not stand a chance until then. Facts prove it. 15 players each on the pitch England 14-0 after 15 minutes. With 14 players they still could have won it at the end. Proves with 15 players England had this won long before half time.
So u say portia would have scored another three tries minimum if she stayed on, she was slicing through england, stop crying the best team won, 6 from 7 world cups england has won, wait did i get that right please correct me if im wrong
What nonsense, for several reasons. 1. The red card was nobody's fault but England's. 2. The player taken out was the highest try scorer of the tournament, and there was every sign she was going to score at some point. 3. New Zealand teams concede points early in the game practically every time they play. It's part of the strategy. 4. A game is not 15 minutes long, it is 80 minutes. 5. When New Zealand got a yellow card, both teams were down to 14 players. New Zealand scored. England did not. 6. If England had been smart they would have taken the penalty kick and forced another 30 minutes of play. They chose not to. Time to let it go.
Could have,would have it's all hyperfetical because it didn't happen. You do a disservice to both team's . But if you do have super powers about predicting the future. You should go and those winning Lotto Numbers. Did you enjoy the game? I did it was one of the best game of Rugby I have ever seen. Women's Rugby was the Winner at the end of the day.
But you lost didems never mind dirty play is dirty play and walking over the line to score points really that how you England players play boring scored by walking but New Zealand out played yous full stop suck it up
How many free tickets given out? How did the cost of tickets compare to an All Blacks game. The significance of the crowd size is being over estimated - the public is being mislead.
Mislead, so there wasnt 40 something thousand people there, how many were there, go watch another sport, maybe darts then you can do all the maths you want
To think that the first three men's RWCs were played by amateurs. Now there's so much professionalism at the highest level of rugby for men and women, I feel some nostalgia for the old days. There weren't TMOs, no yellow or red cards, just sending off for blatant fouls when they would happen. I have to say that seeing the final of the women's, it was very well played, but 14 on 15 for most of the match due to a head clash. The other potential red got a yellow card for what I think was the worse of the two offenses, as it was a blow to the head by an arm.
What was your reaction to New Zealand's Historic Victory? Let us know in the comments!
I'm not gonna lie,my wife and I shed some tears of joy,pride and relief.
I hope that world rugby and nz rugby honour all these women at the end of year awards.
NZ rugby needs to award player of the year and team of the year from/ to the black ferns
Took you over 60 minutes utes to beat England...lucky....the men just dumped out NZ.......those Haka's aren't working
I vomited.
Was FKN AWNNN
@@bruceseaman6592 is that why yous losts the game .
The Roses played their hearts out.
Probably the best Final I have ever seen.
Agree mate regardless of who won it was probably one of the best games this year across both genders
Those are the tears of happiness, excitement and the atmosphere.
The last thing that I would like to add is that the Canadian women won the gold medal in soccer at the last Olympics, There was this tremendous rush of belief that it would change Women's soccer in this country but there has been no follow up commitment in a professional league or stadiums here in Canada. I hate to say it and I believe it is very sad, but there is little interest from governments to promote and sustain women's sports.
Rugby is THE sport that will change the world, not only on the field, but most importantly off.
It is a sport that has principles, morals, community obligations, standards of behaviour, and expectations of yourself.
These guidelines that I've seen instilled into great teams and players, is what draws the fans to their favourite team and player.
The changes to the perception of women's rugby globally, is massive after this world cup..
The confidence and belief that this WRWC has just infused into every young girl, and women, worldwide, is humungous, and this is an awesome video to watch, and seeing it from your point of view.
Loved watching this, you did an awesome job with stepping off of the Sky Tower. 👍💜
Facts my guy 🤙🇳🇿
If a small country like NZ with its tiny economy can fund a pro team then surely Canada can to if they want.
@@alastairdow4400and the US. Rugby is growing. If we can see these fully funded women’s hockey leagues, then we can grow rugby the same way. It started with youth girls hockey groups like the world renown Assabet Valley League(aka “Chicks with Sticks”) and college level competition. Same with Women’s soccer(football). It’s gonna happen. We need more women like her, Rapino and others to bring this sport forward!
Ilona you have to suit up for the next one, much love from NZ
Let's adopt this wonderful ladie she so outstanding and outgoing looks like she loves it in nz
Y'know what, I fully agree. For some reason she showed up in my feed after the 2024 Olympics and has been resurfacing with other vids from " before" and I find I really quite enjoy her posts.
One of the greatest matches I have ever witnessed on The Garden and I have been a part of some great games there. Both teams were amazing, win or lose. Congrats to tournament organisers and everyone involved.
The atmosphere at Eden Park was incredible, fun including the Poi in the crowd waived by all the supporters. Women's rugby has come of age and all the Teams produced an amazing tournament. And what a final that went down to the wire. Good review.
Nearly 1 year on and I still watch the WRWC g.f and share tears....Still the best G.F Everrrrrr ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My eldest son went to the final at Eden Park and he said it was such a great atmosphere, he described it as wonderfully magical !!
love your vibe girl!..thanks for putting this together ..beautifully done your emotion at the end said volumes! peace and love
Please persuade World Rugby to give you more work, you are so full of energy and enjoyment for the game, have loved watching this series of videos.
One of the best finals from both teams. Either team could be won it.....but rugby won at the end of the day
such a courageous group of women both sides. i get teary eyed just watching this again thank you for being an awesome ambassador of the game. i dont know why i get emotional about it either its just that special. All the teams deserve your crowns.
I loved watching your reactions to watching the game as it unfolded. That's how we were watching from our living room. On the edge stuff. Exciting. Emotional. Thrilling. Loved it
Tears for the passion & love you have for the game
😊😊
I would also like to add that even here in Canada there is no rush to make Canada a fully professional squad with full time funding. That leaves just France, England and the Black Ferns as fully professional teams. If this doesn't change it will result in the World Cup title being contested amongst those three teams for the foreseeable future.
Italy are mostly professional or semi professionals, France are mostly semi-professionals.
It takes time man, nz only turned pro 2 years ago
You’re country should run a woman’s rugby World Cup event and get your country behind yous don’t think NZ are all professional most of them but now they got a start . Try it 😅😅😅
@@ibomb6232 ... semi pro... they all work other jobs.
@@rahowherox1177 if we're gonna get into technicalities the England ladies are semi pro aswell. My point was more or less it takes time.
The fact that France and England had pro contracts given to their ladies before NZ is crazy to me considering how many times they have been champs
thank you for your awesome vids during the world cup. hope you enjoyed your time here. even though we won, england showed why they are #1 in the world. without that red card we were in serious trouble. ruby tui and yourself should do something together, awesome combo lol. again thank you for the smiles
Women's rugby has every right to feel proud about what they produced in this world cup just keep believing and it will all take care of itself, Mad Respect for women's Rugby period,
England were so tough with only 14..
Great game. Congratulations new zealand🎉
Hi Ilona, congratulations on being the latest in the long red, white, and blue line stretching back to the 1991 inaugural women’s World Cup, when USA won gold!
I totally think that Ilona should be made an honourary New Zealander. From a Kiwi.
Proud of our full time amateur NZ side. Against great odds, they pull off a deserving win. NZ women need to go professional like the European teams.
Rob Ruha legend!
wow thanks mate for an awesome video, so proud of you with 1m subscribers. P.S. Rugby is the greatest game in the world
Thank you. 😀👍
Thank u Ilona ♡
I would love to say that this is going to put women's rugby on the map and push things forward, but I am not sure that it will. For some strange reason there is always a reluctance to embrace women's sports on the international level. While there was great attendance for the Black Ferns games, the attendance was quite sparse when other teams played. Even before the Black Ferns played in the final, the bronze medal game at Eden Park was only 25 percent filled. Canada played most of it's pool games in largely empty stadiums.
Ka pai tō mahi! ✊
I have enjoyed the few videos I have seen, just seen your channel today. I do not normal follow rugby much other than to hear if the All Blacks win there game or not, specially when playing against AUS. Have seen few videos of Women Rugby and from what I have seen on women rugby and your videos the Women teams are as full on as the Men teams and it looks as they are getting good recognition and growing which I find great. You sound and look great and since you have also been in the sport your presents as a representative and RUclipsr with obvious knowledge and enthusiasm of the sport gives these video a better vibe.
that was really well done
Rugby was the winner.
2006-2010 7 tests in 4 years to englands 40something, mindbogging that england hadn't dominated nz sooner
Hi you should be ambassador for Women Rugby like your clips cheers
Best world cup
42500 is not capacity at Eden Park but still a good number.
Wow awsum reaction, you should be in the commentary box, much rather hear you than the so called experts, you done the world cup better than any kiwi commentator or expert, much love to you
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@@Rotavegas1 does that stand for best statement, can smell your jelousy from tamaki makaurau eah
I'm new to the sport of Rugby and enjoyed the tournament, but I am confused by some of the rules. A tackle on a NZ player Portia Woodman resulted in a England player being sent off. But a identical tackle on Abby Dow a English player resulted in a yellow card. I did search the internet for a answer, and I found a referee called Nigel Owen's and he said that the New Zealand player should have been sent off. So why wasn't she ? Also I know the TMO is called the fourth official, but there appeared to be two official's in the TMO's box, one wearing a shirt with New Zealand logo's on it. Is it normal to have fifth official from the home side acting as a official, thank you.
Me thinks Thomas knows more about rugby than he's making out.The ref was poor NZ constantly pulling down the driving mauls and not being punished. Refs need to improve big time. Nigel owens was along with Wayne Barnes the 2 best refs in the world
One TMO, the other person is a video tech.
@@kwerk2011 Yes I know what she was, so what nationality was the Video Tech ? for six nation's games they are of a neutral nation. Perhap's we should have also had a English video tech to focus on New Zealand transgressions. Because the TMO box seemed to be blind to them.
@@thomasmain5986 I have no idea of the nationality of the video tech (to whom you referred as an "official" btw), it's immaterial anyway. The shirt is a RWC 2021 shirt, she could be Egyptian for all we know.
@@thomasmain5986 because they were wearing a nz tshirt they had to be from nz?
Yep she was England to win but oh well
im from new zealand but once America gets a hold of this game we will probably never win again 😂
She was probably going for England.. Maybe next time buddy 🤣
Yeah I think so too
the black ferns have always played less games than the six nation teams but have won six rugby world cups that is greatness everyone says more games for the blackferns but they already have greatness more games less wins or more chances for the opposition to learn ?
Wells they always have the refs to help out..
@@ads2686 Ohhh sour grapes shows your the saddest loser sorry about it
@@ads2686yeah northern hemisphere referee too
The game played in heaven. You are an angel. Just keep spreading the word. 🦘
Ilona. All women. 👍👍🤟🤟👎😘
Dunno why , you were given it ?
i think we know who you wanted to win
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2022 NOT 2021
Technically it was to be played in 2021 but was delayed due to the pandemic.
I hope you corrected the broadcasters of the 2020 Olympics when they were played in Tokyo in 2021.
She was the Loser,😢
They won the WC because England had a player sent off. England were running riot and would have had the game wrapped up by half time but for the sending off. NZ did not stand a chance until then. Facts prove it. 15 players each on the pitch England 14-0 after 15 minutes. With 14 players they still could have won it at the end. Proves with 15 players England had this won long before half time.
So u say portia would have scored another three tries minimum if she stayed on, she was slicing through england, stop crying the best team won, 6 from 7 world cups england has won, wait did i get that right please correct me if im wrong
The problem with yout theory is the game is 80 min long not 40
What nonsense, for several reasons.
1. The red card was nobody's fault but England's.
2. The player taken out was the highest try scorer of the tournament, and there was every sign she was going to score at some point.
3. New Zealand teams concede points early in the game practically every time they play. It's part of the strategy.
4. A game is not 15 minutes long, it is 80 minutes.
5. When New Zealand got a yellow card, both teams were down to 14 players. New Zealand scored. England did not.
6. If England had been smart they would have taken the penalty kick and forced another 30 minutes of play. They chose not to.
Time to let it go.
Could have,would have it's all hyperfetical because it didn't happen. You do a disservice to both team's . But if you do have super powers about predicting the future. You should go and those winning Lotto Numbers. Did you enjoy the game? I did it was one of the best game of Rugby I have ever seen. Women's Rugby was the Winner at the end of the day.
But you lost didems never mind dirty play is dirty play and walking over the line to score points really that how you England players play boring scored by walking but New Zealand out played yous full stop suck it up
Yes NZ won, just, but against 14 players and with the help of the referee
Fk bro , suck it up , live with it & get the fk over it
Salty much 😭😂
A troll emerges......
@@milescooper1339 True. He joined 7 months ago and posts the same comment everywhere!
Victory is sweet
You where crying because your team, England got beaten, haha!!!!
How many free tickets given out? How did the cost of tickets compare to an All Blacks game. The significance of the crowd size is being over estimated - the public is being mislead.
party pooper 😆
Were you misled to this channel? WR will be appreciative of your click.
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Mislead, so there wasnt 40 something thousand people there, how many were there, go watch another sport, maybe darts then you can do all the maths you want
Who cares?
Women’s rugby won that night… a great night!
It annoys me when people say "verse" instead of 'versus'.... 😕
To think that the first three men's RWCs were played by amateurs. Now there's so much professionalism at the highest level of rugby for men and women, I feel some nostalgia for the old days. There weren't TMOs, no yellow or red cards, just sending off for blatant fouls when they would happen. I have to say that seeing the final of the women's, it was very well played, but 14 on 15 for most of the match due to a head clash. The other potential red got a yellow card for what I think was the worse of the two offenses, as it was a blow to the head by an arm.
another bs
you were crying because england lost....wtgo BFs