Where I'm from and played (High School and a couple seasons community league in Canada), that is quite literally called the "Guard of Honor" as you "guard" the winning team as they leave the pitch. It is also very common, though not universal, for that winning team to then line up once just past the defeated team, and "guard" them off for playing a good game.
The Irish number 8 at 14:18 ish was a reference to Anthony Foley, ex Irish rugby player and head coach of Munster, he died in mid October 2016 and they played NZ on 5th November that year, so the Irish team were paying respects to him, and ultimately won first game against NZ in 111 years.
@@RobReacts1 you should try the Saturday at London 7s it's bonkers and Packed at twickenham, my whole family love it. Sunday - Finals day is a bit more chilled and quieter (too many hangovers)
@@stuartatkinson9744 I've even been at a rugby match (Wales v Australia) where at one point Wales scored and a bunch of Welsh supporters split their beer (accidentally) over the Australian supporters in front of them, so when Australia scored, the Australian guys chucked their beer over the Welsh guys behind them, and it was all taken in good humour. No fights, not arguments, just laughter.
@@RobReacts1 There was one scene I loved - years ago when the Welsh beat the French in Cardiff, winning a Grand Slam. The French had a group of fans who'd been playing trumpet and drums all the time. At the en, when people were leaving the stadium, welsh fans were still singing 'Bread of Heaven' and the French musicians accompanied them on the ir instruments. Btw - when the welsh players and fans sing their anthem it makes your hair stand on end: ruclips.net/video/AM4mIlYKG9s/видео.html
Macron, the head of France Bowing to the crowd in Japan during the last World Cup Billeting - When a visiting teenage athlete is hosted by a local family Group Prayer
Having been to watch professional soccer matches in the UK, I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere at rugby games in NZ. Supporters of both sides mixed together in the stands at provincial level, Super rugby and international matches, all with minimal police presence and fans drinking in the pub together before and after the match without trouble.
Yes very common here and yes we are all passionate Rugby nuts! It's not rocket science it's just a game and we're not one eyed, we clap the opposition when they score, then have a laugh and a beer. Aussie rules is similar, passionate etc with a laugh and a beer...but very very tribal...bit like tribal team passions in football in the UK and elsewhere.
At 8:58 The Racing 92 player taunts his opposition by pointing at him before diving in for the score. Nigel later goes on to have a word with him about "no need" and "not in the spirit of the game". The kneeling circle of players around 10:00 was as I recall due to the way the sport was being managed in Samoa, and the teams playing against Samoa agreed to kneel in solidarity for them and their country. The kicks at around 13:10 were about the whole 'respect the kicker' thing in rugby. Not so much that the whole crowd applaud a score, but that before a kick the whole crowd goes hush. Sometimes this can mean absolutely silent, or as silent as can be expected from thousands of people breathing. It's deemed incredibly rude to shout or jeer at the kicker during his allotted time to kick. The exception being little'ns who don't quite understand. Occasionally you'll her a little voice cry out "come on so and so" or something similar, swiftly followed by a very embarrassed parent shushing them.
1. Billeted = Sent to live with (usually a military term). The Aussie schoolkid Pocock was sent to live with the Murray family whilst in Ireland as Connor would be going to the game as an Irish player. Two young lads who would go on to play each other again when the stakes were much higher. 2. The crowd is silent before the kicker takes his shot. Home or away. This is not always true (Irish crowds will always hush for an Englishman but Welsh crowds usually won't for example). 3. All blacks were respecting Anthony Foley in the same way they did for Maradona recently.
For 3:30 thats routine after every game down at grassroots and up to elite. Home team typically forms tunnel, oppo go down it and then form a tunnel for the home team
13.32 was the Maori All Blacks laying a shirt down with the initials of the Munster coach then performed the Haka as a tribute because he had recently died. His family were in the stadium too
If the person the Fijians are introduced to is a high level dignitary, at the same level or higher than the level of a chief in their homeland. They will sit and clap their hands to show respect to the dignitary. At sports games they may only kneel. But if they are doing it properly they will sit and clap. If you get to see a clip of the Fijian sevens team receiving their gold medals from Princess Anne, every player sat and clapped before receiving their medals
5:58 if I remember correctly (and please correct me if I'm wrong), this was a grand final in the Top 14 Rugby Union of France, which is equivalent of a premiership league in the UK. Since a lot of Polynesian islands were colonized by either the English, Germans or French, a lot of the languages and cultures were intermingled. The man they are kneeling to is Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and I believe it was within his first year in office. Much like how the UK has a Prime Minister as the actual leader of the country, and the Queen as the Head of State, France is a republic, so the Prime Minister, the man behind Macron, is the official head of the government, and the President of France is the Head of State of the Republic and its distributed territories that still recognize France. As such, he is considered at a level of a monarch in all but name, as the original President of the Republic was an Emperor known as Napoleon. So, in a French union, the Polynesian players, especially Fijians and Samoans, it is proper and respectful to honor the head of state (or, to them, the chief) by lowering themselves below him, accepting his handshake, and clapping three times to honor them.
The guy at 5:30 was President Macron of France. The try scoring incident at 9:20 was about the scorer 'taunting' the defender before touching down; there may have been some previous incident between them. Generally it is not regarded as 'pukka' in rugby to do that.
I played rugby from 7 to 27 and a tunnel was formed after every game. The circles are they players praying and being thankfull, its mostly the island teams that do it after each game and if other sides are inclinded they join.
The only time I have ever played in a rugby game where the opposition didn't clap each other off was when it was so cold and wet in a cup game that the opposition, who were about 25 points behind, conceded the game with 20 minutes to go and everyone just sprinted for the showers (which were shared by the way). In fact it was so bad, two of our subs refused to come on at half time.
6:41 this was during the Rugby World Cup in Japan. As many know, in Japan, a bow is the respectful way to greet someone, and the respectful way to depart. So the All Blacks and the Japanese, after a hard game, still lined up and thanked the crowd in the proper way in Japan for coming to watch them play.
Hi Hi Our first rugby games of the year was usually at a rugby day where multiple schools got together to compete. My first year we partied with another school and from that day for the 3 years I played U/19 we would form a tunnel and support each other on game day. Other thing was with each match we would get the oposition together with our team, stand alternating teams in a circle and pray for everyones safety for that game.
I think a misconception that the intentionally anti-religious have is teams are praying that God will give them the win, when as you point out things like the safety and well-being of players on both teams is kept, and that everyone, myself included would play according to the spirit of the game and to the best of their ability as the usual topics, in addition to the game being to the glory of God.
At 4:50 Sonny Bill just gave that kid his winning rugby World Cup medal (which is obviously insane cause you only get a chance to win one every 4 years). The next clip is Fijian players kneeling to the French president
Rugby is a brutal game played by gentlemen and in true rugby union tradition the hosting club is responsible; for the aftermatch barbecue, dinner or just a visit to a pub.
At 15:13 the injury was the snapped leg (replay not shown live horrible to watch) of Morgan Stoddart. It was in a world Cup warm up game that ended his career.
SBW gave away his medal once he realised the boy was a bit 'touched' and had broken away from his family down at pitch side. Nice guy, legendary professional standards to training and approach
@@RobReacts1 Sonny-Bill Williams (SBW) is one of the greatest athletes ever both in skill and in morals and behaviour. He dominated both rugby league and rugby union at the highest levels and you will never see anyone so self-less and humble
8:00 Billeted? When you go on a school trip to play another school, you stay (sleep) with and are fed by families of the host school. So two school boy "rivals", years later, meet again on a rugby field. Amazing.
I know I am late, me and my friends helped run a train to Cardiff we owned the train, before hand we where asked should it be dry, my comment was is this a rugby match. The answer was yes, my response was make sure we do not run out of Beer. When cleaning out the carriages all the cans where in bags.
My great uncle played for London Irish and I'd go into the players lounge afterwards with all players and families mixing even with players sat with black eyes and relocated noses! Rugby players seem to be able to leave everything on the field.
The bowing/kneeling is an islander (Tonga/Fiji/Samoa) showing respect to a leader. Here’s a clip of a soldier sitting in front of the queen. A lot of people were outraged because they didn’t understand the tradition and though he shops have remained standing. The queen though did and wasn’t phased. ruclips.net/video/MmlAZdXK6Kk/видео.html
The kneeling & cobocobo (clap with cupped hands) is only done by Fijian all over the world. I have never seen Samoan or Tongan doing it. My 2 cents opinion🤞
13:34 Allblacks putting down a jersey with AF, for Anthony Foley who had died suddenly he was a player for Munster and at the time of his dead he was the head coach, Ireland made the number 8 as this was AF number.
13:33 the shirt has the initials AF on it, for Anthony Foley, former player and head coach for a long time of Munster Rugby. The Maori All Blacks paid tribute to him during their haka when facing off against Munster.
Applauding the opposition off the pitch happens at the end of every game of rugby. Losing teams applauds first, then the winning teams will line up after them and applaud
13:34 is the Maori All Blacks (not the All Blacks) before their game with Munster paying tribute to the recently passed Anthony Foley (a Munster and Ireland legend of the game). The All Blacks then repeated the gesture regarding Maradona before their game with Argentina.
Sonny Bill giving his World Cup winners medal away is a great reflection of the sport (whichever code), the man and his ability to retain his strong faith and apply it in his job without being sanctimonious. Top sport, top bloke
Love how your mind is open to sports which are not your own and how you are able to see footballs failings.Rugby has many faults but when the game is over everyone are friends and feel no animosity to the opposition.( There are a few exceptions but these are generally reminded by true fans that this is not acceptable). The fair play and respect is drilled into players from the youngest age.The only danger in the future is the increased commercialisation of the sport which may send it away from its long established ethos and traditions.
From childhood,as a rugby player, it is our custom to pray after a match to thank God for not been injured and for those injured, as well as for safely returning home.
"Billeted" - it's a military term to describe when soldiers are provided accommodation in civilian houses due to a shortage of barracks space (normally when out on maneuvers or in the field) 9.09 - the ball-carrier engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct when he pointed at the defender as if to say "you can't catch me". Nigel told him off about it so he apologised.
5:38 The players who were kneeling are Fijian players. It is customary for every Fijian to kneel and clap 3 times in a cupped hand in the presence of a chief and in this case, a President. This is a sign of respect in the Fijian culture.
Clapping teams off at the end of a game happens after all games. A team lines up and claps the opposition off, and as the team gets through they line up and clap. This done at the end of junior games, and, watching a school game, two teams of l little boys thought you had to keep lining up again - it could have gone on forever!
the number 8 Ireland were forming was for Anthony Foley. He was an Irish international that wore the number 8 and head coach of Munster from 2014 to 2016. He died unexpectedly at a hotel the night before a Munster game. A month later, Ireland played the All Blacks where the Haka and number 8 stance and jersey was laid out. That match was also the first time Ireland beat the All Blacks. Munster also went on to beat the Maori All Blacks in the next game
Haha I'm sure it will happen. However, not being paid even pocket money seems a bit off. But that's coming from me being a football ref who does get paid.
Another tradition is buying your opposite number a drink if they managed to get a good shot in. You really need to get to a local side and enjoy the game and the post match traditions including man of the match drinking race
The shirt laying was the opposition team who lost a legend called Antony Foley, same as the number 8 configuration of the players because Anthony played number 8
5:46 The gentleman that is shaking the player's hands I think he's the French president and the players who kneeled are Fijians. Fiji an Island which is located in the pacific ocean. It demonstrates a sign of respect and humanity. It is custom to bend down or in this case taking a knee in front of royalty or head of state, which in this case is the French President. I hope that would answer your question. ps. Love your reaction videos. just a suggestion try and react to The Most Unbelievable Stroy in rugby- Sevens from heaven.
that first scene with nonu getting bumped and knocked out wouldn't be a red card, or even a foul because he didn't lean with the elbow and was well within his right to bounce nonu like that. the reason it was a big impact was because ball carrier had lots of momentum, whereas nonu had very little + nonu had bad tackling technique, he was going too high, so an easy bounce for a strong carrier
@@RobReacts1 the rule for a player going into a prospective tackler, is keep your arm close to your body, then, as contact is made, you can shove him off. if the arm hits the chin, or neck, immediately, it's a foul. if the initial contact is chest height, but moves up, as the tackler goes back, and down, i think it's allowed, or, at least, a lesser offence. i'm not 100% certain.
I agree. I don't see anything that could be a red card, or any card. Nonu tackles around the body with a proper arm-wrap to stop the offload, and the ball carrier meets him with a legal push-off against the chest which rises slightly to the shoulder as Nonu falls. The head clash is entirely accidental and no one would expect a card, then or now.
"To be billeted" is military lingo for "stayng at home iwth" That's the orgin of it In the 17 and 18 Centurty soldiers in a forign city were barracks were not available were sent in private homes and/or inns to sleep. Each soldier was issued with a note ("billet" in French) signed by a junior officer or senior NCO the owner could have used in the next days to get money from local authorities for the expenses of lodging and foodstuff provided for
That 2018 London 7s tournament was an odd one because while Fiji were delighted to win, the irish team beside them who finished third were even happier. Rugby 7s is a bit of a closed circuit. You have the core teams who play all the world series events and then the some teams can be invited to certain tournaments. Ireland werent a closed team but we invited to play in the London tournament. They became the first invitee to ever reach a semi final and then beat england in the bronze medal match. They weren't just thrilled with the medal, it meant that they had a great case now to become a core team who played in every tournament which is now the case. So that slightly explains why they were so happy to celebrate with the Fijians. Despite coming third it was the best day in irish rugby 7s history.
ABs vs Ireland played in Chicago, Irish team making the figure 8 to honour Anthony Foley, who had recently past away. Here’s a clip of CJ Stander speaking about that moment… ruclips.net/video/yf83eMbthh0/видео.html
Rob keep this up great respect and you bing home the message and. Remind some of us rugby heads its about the sport too not just the result…. Bring on Lions and Boks man, hope you react to stuff when it becomes available :)
Thanks Keith, I'm loving rugby(coming from being a football ref, fan and coach). It just amazes me how much more fans care about the sport and even how the governing bodies care. I'm looking forward to the lion's tour as well!
The kneeling players are Fijians that's our way of showing respect to our chiefs and in this case high dignitaries. I believe that is the French President that they are shaking hands with. They also did the same to Princess Anne in gold medal presentation in 2016 Rio Olympics and also the 2021 Japan Olympics in the 7s rugby.
The one at 0:45 wouldnt be red - the carriers arms are against his body and fend off from there and the tackler who got knocked out is high. If the guy who is carrying had been the tackler then yes red. As with the next one about 40secs thats clothesline high and without the ball and would likely be red today
There are very few injuries - mainly body stress problems with knees, hamstrings etc. these guys do heavy workouts to be able to handle such impacts on their bodies and of course they have a layer of muscle to bounce around on - They play this game for many years and some are still playing into their late thirties. Super fit and conscious of not injuring one another plus strict rules in certain cases and for certain types of contact. They are controlled men with absolute body awareness and great sportsmen. I love NRL which has different rules and play style to the other style of Rugby which has lots of rolling scrums which makes for a whole different look to the game. James Haskell's rules of rugby, tells you all you need to know then go watch a full game. Regards..
All Blacks always does something nice before the Haka when they know someone influential passed away for the country they are playing against. They also do Hakas when their own influential people passed away, but usually not before games then.
@@RobReacts1 I think you should cover the NZ Haka. You would really be impressed. The schoolboys doing the Haka were students representing their schools, who were about to play for the school championship. The haka is common practice across all schools and sports in NZ
The wheel of players of both teams kneeling responds to the movement Black Lives Matter. In Argentina rugby is fundamentally amateur and for clubs (beyond Los Pumas - rugby selection - be professional) the tradition is to get both teams together and eat a snack or some kind of food after the game, which is served by the players. hosts of the visiting team, that is called the third half and it is practiced even in the major division. A moment of relaxation and friendship is shared.
I have played cricket it village level in the UK and tennis at club level in the UK and NZ and the host team supplies food, either for between innings or after the match. On occasions the visitors will be invited down the pub for a snack and drinks if facilities are limited, sometimes both tea and the pub were offered.
The shirt and figure of 8 was after Axel Foleys death.. Munster coach and ex Ireland player died in France before a Heineken Cup game. Ireland beat the All Blacks in Soldier Park Chicago the day the Irish made the figure of 8
Bit of a silly quote in my oppinion. Might have been true once but sirely there has always been some gents in both sports and some tw@ in both. Rugby: a game for people who like to hit each other played by some gentlemen and some thugs. Football: a game for people who enjoy kicking a ball about played by some gentlemen and some thugs. This is more accurate in my opinion.
Love your cat! Switching shirts after a game doesn't happen as much, but still happens.Think players are encouraged to not unshirt on the field nowadays. Love that you notice the respect for the game as much as winners and losers. It's something you can still appreciate at an international at the Principality Stadium, and bars and everything in walking distance. Come and embrace it, and if you can't change soccer, become a rugby referee instead and enjoy some respect. Plus, watch/read Siya Kolisi interview after they destroyed us (Wales) couple weeks back to hear true sportsman.
The blue team was Samoa They're very religious & would do prayers after the game South Africa are the same & wanted to join them in prayer All Pacific Island teams do it,in any sport they're a part of
Saturday there is a important rugby match between Belgium and the Netherlands you can watch it free on rugby Europe it is not the best rugby but it should be an even match with allot at stake for both teams
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Lining up and clapping the opposition is one off the first things you are taught as a kid, it happens at every level and age group.
100% accurate.
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Where I'm from and played (High School and a couple seasons community league in Canada), that is quite literally called the "Guard of Honor" as you "guard" the winning team as they leave the pitch. It is also very common, though not universal, for that winning team to then line up once just past the defeated team, and "guard" them off for playing a good game.
@@vagabond142 same in aus
Clap off the opposition every game, and then as a hosting team lay on food and drinks after.
Many teams such as South Africa, Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga are quite religious and they usually pray together after a game.
Usually only when they play against the pacific Islander teams.
@@reinhardtherrmann5485 agree
The most physical too. That boks vs samoa in 2007 world cup was one of the most insanely physical games I've ever seen. Just full blown physicality.
The Irish number 8 at 14:18 ish was a reference to Anthony Foley, ex Irish rugby player and head coach of Munster, he died in mid October 2016 and they played NZ on 5th November that year, so the Irish team were paying respects to him, and ultimately won first game against NZ in 111 years.
Just sucks it was in the USA not Ireland. Imagine the scenes if Ireland won at a packed Aviva Stadium.
What I love about Rugby is the way the fans sit together in the stands
And have a beer in the stands too
It's lovely and something I'm hoping to experience soon! However, I do also love the atmosphere created by the tribalism in football
@@RobReacts1 you should try the Saturday at London 7s it's bonkers and Packed at twickenham, my whole family love it. Sunday - Finals day is a bit more chilled and quieter (too many hangovers)
@@stuartatkinson9744 I've even been at a rugby match (Wales v Australia) where at one point Wales scored and a bunch of Welsh supporters split their beer (accidentally) over the Australian supporters in front of them, so when Australia scored, the Australian guys chucked their beer over the Welsh guys behind them, and it was all taken in good humour. No fights, not arguments, just laughter.
@@RobReacts1 There was one scene I loved - years ago when the Welsh beat the French in Cardiff, winning a Grand Slam. The French had a group of fans who'd been playing trumpet and drums all the time. At the en, when people were leaving the stadium, welsh fans were still singing 'Bread of Heaven' and the French musicians accompanied them on the ir instruments.
Btw - when the welsh players and fans sing their anthem it makes your hair stand on end: ruclips.net/video/AM4mIlYKG9s/видео.html
Yeah tunnel is after every game, and one team sets up first, then the other straight after. Big respect regardless of winner
When the player gave the kid his medal it was something else especially as it was a rugby World Cup winners medal
Macron, the head of France
Bowing to the crowd in Japan during the last World Cup
Billeting - When a visiting teenage athlete is hosted by a local family
Group Prayer
Having been to watch professional soccer matches in the UK, I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere at rugby games in NZ. Supporters of both sides mixed together in the stands at provincial level, Super rugby and international matches, all with minimal police presence and fans drinking in the pub together before and after the match without trouble.
Yes very common here and yes we are all passionate Rugby nuts! It's not rocket science it's just a game and we're not one eyed, we clap the opposition when they score, then have a laugh and a beer. Aussie rules is similar, passionate etc with a laugh and a beer...but very very tribal...bit like tribal team passions in football in the UK and elsewhere.
At 8:58 The Racing 92 player taunts his opposition by pointing at him before diving in for the score. Nigel later goes on to have a word with him about "no need" and "not in the spirit of the game".
The kneeling circle of players around 10:00 was as I recall due to the way the sport was being managed in Samoa, and the teams playing against Samoa agreed to kneel in solidarity for them and their country.
The kicks at around 13:10 were about the whole 'respect the kicker' thing in rugby. Not so much that the whole crowd applaud a score, but that before a kick the whole crowd goes hush. Sometimes this can mean absolutely silent, or as silent as can be expected from thousands of people breathing. It's deemed incredibly rude to shout or jeer at the kicker during his allotted time to kick. The exception being little'ns who don't quite understand. Occasionally you'll her a little voice cry out "come on so and so" or something similar, swiftly followed by a very embarrassed parent shushing them.
1. Billeted = Sent to live with (usually a military term).
The Aussie schoolkid Pocock was sent to live with the Murray family whilst in Ireland as Connor would be going to the game as an Irish player. Two young lads who would go on to play each other again when the stakes were much higher.
2. The crowd is silent before the kicker takes his shot. Home or away. This is not always true (Irish crowds will always hush for an Englishman but Welsh crowds usually won't for example).
3. All blacks were respecting Anthony Foley in the same way they did for Maradona recently.
Yep and the number 8 afterwards was reference to Axel, the day ireland first beat the all blacks
For 3:30 thats routine after every game down at grassroots and up to elite. Home team typically forms tunnel, oppo go down it and then form a tunnel for the home team
13.32 was the Maori All Blacks laying a shirt down with the initials of the Munster coach then performed the Haka as a tribute because he had recently died. His family were in the stadium too
They did the same for maradona right?!
You’re right, it is all about the game, the only time fans get truly upset is if the game wasn’t good.
10:25 is England Samoa…Samoa are one team to do that prayer circle and invite the opposition in.
If the person the Fijians are introduced to is a high level dignitary, at the same level or higher than the level of a chief in their homeland. They will sit and clap their hands to show respect to the dignitary. At sports games they may only kneel. But if they are doing it properly they will sit and clap. If you get to see a clip of the Fijian sevens team receiving their gold medals from Princess Anne, every player sat and clapped before receiving their medals
5:58 if I remember correctly (and please correct me if I'm wrong), this was a grand final in the Top 14 Rugby Union of France, which is equivalent of a premiership league in the UK. Since a lot of Polynesian islands were colonized by either the English, Germans or French, a lot of the languages and cultures were intermingled. The man they are kneeling to is Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and I believe it was within his first year in office. Much like how the UK has a Prime Minister as the actual leader of the country, and the Queen as the Head of State, France is a republic, so the Prime Minister, the man behind Macron, is the official head of the government, and the President of France is the Head of State of the Republic and its distributed territories that still recognize France.
As such, he is considered at a level of a monarch in all but name, as the original President of the Republic was an Emperor known as Napoleon. So, in a French union, the Polynesian players, especially Fijians and Samoans, it is proper and respectful to honor the head of state (or, to them, the chief) by lowering themselves below him, accepting his handshake, and clapping three times to honor them.
Good answer
Players clap each other off the field after every game.
can you imagine that in football! Nope
5:14 thats the President of France.
The guy at 5:30 was President Macron of France. The try scoring incident at 9:20 was about the scorer 'taunting' the defender before touching down; there may have been some previous incident between them. Generally it is not regarded as 'pukka' in rugby to do that.
I played rugby from 7 to 27 and a tunnel was formed after every game.
The circles are they players praying and being thankfull, its mostly the island teams that do it after each game and if other sides are inclinded they join.
The only time I have ever played in a rugby game where the opposition didn't clap each other off was when it was so cold and wet in a cup game that the opposition, who were about 25 points behind, conceded the game with 20 minutes to go and everyone just sprinted for the showers (which were shared by the way). In fact it was so bad, two of our subs refused to come on at half time.
6:41 this was during the Rugby World Cup in Japan. As many know, in Japan, a bow is the respectful way to greet someone, and the respectful way to depart. So the All Blacks and the Japanese, after a hard game, still lined up and thanked the crowd in the proper way in Japan for coming to watch them play.
Hi Hi
Our first rugby games of the year was usually at a rugby day where multiple schools got together to compete. My first year we partied with another school and from that day for the 3 years I played U/19 we would form a tunnel and support each other on game day.
Other thing was with each match we would get the oposition together with our team, stand alternating teams in a circle and pray for everyones safety for that game.
its just lovely sportsmanship
I think a misconception that the intentionally anti-religious have is teams are praying that God will give them the win, when as you point out things like the safety and well-being of players on both teams is kept, and that everyone, myself included would play according to the spirit of the game and to the best of their ability as the usual topics, in addition to the game being to the glory of God.
@@Paldasan For sure, agree 100%. The prayer was with both teams together and done by our caption. Was never a prayer to give us the win.
At 4:50 Sonny Bill just gave that kid his winning rugby World Cup medal (which is obviously insane cause you only get a chance to win one every 4 years). The next clip is Fijian players kneeling to the French president
fair play to Sonny bill!
Rugby is a brutal game played by gentlemen and in true rugby union tradition the hosting club is responsible; for the aftermatch barbecue, dinner or just a visit to a pub.
It really makes a match an occasion rather than just a match
@@RobReacts1 Exactly
At 15:13 the injury was the snapped leg (replay not shown live horrible to watch) of Morgan Stoddart. It was in a world Cup warm up game that ended his career.
Gutting for the guy!
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SBW gave away his medal once he realised the boy was a bit 'touched' and had broken away from his family down at pitch side. Nice guy, legendary professional standards to training and approach
Yea he really does seem like a top bloke!
@@RobReacts1 Sonny-Bill Williams (SBW) is one of the greatest athletes ever both in skill and in morals and behaviour. He dominated both rugby league and rugby union at the highest levels and you will never see anyone so self-less and humble
8:00 Billeted? When you go on a school trip to play another school, you stay (sleep) with and are fed by families of the host school. So two school boy "rivals", years later, meet again on a rugby field. Amazing.
I know I am late, me and my friends helped run a train to Cardiff we owned the train, before hand we where asked should it be dry, my comment was is this a rugby match. The answer was yes, my response was make sure we do not run out of Beer. When cleaning out the carriages all the cans where in bags.
I love watching your videos and it’d be great to see you react to some field hockey! 😀
Thank you! If you have any video links then let me know 😊
My great uncle played for London Irish and I'd go into the players lounge afterwards with all players and families mixing even with players sat with black eyes and relocated noses! Rugby players seem to be able to leave everything on the field.
Ah that's so cool man!
Sometimes if you lose but you played a great game the winning team will make a row and cheer you of the field
The bowing/kneeling is an islander (Tonga/Fiji/Samoa) showing respect to a leader. Here’s a clip of a soldier sitting in front of the queen. A lot of people were outraged because they didn’t understand the tradition and though he shops have remained standing. The queen though did and wasn’t phased. ruclips.net/video/MmlAZdXK6Kk/видео.html
The kneeling & cobocobo (clap with cupped hands) is only done by Fijian all over the world. I have never seen Samoan or Tongan doing it. My 2 cents opinion🤞
13:34 Allblacks putting down a jersey with AF, for Anthony Foley who had died suddenly he was a player for Munster and at the time of his dead he was the head coach, Ireland made the number 8 as this was AF number.
5:30 That guy is kinda a big deal in France. He got a slap the other day, so he's not, I guess, universally popular.
And in Fijian culture, you keep your head lower than the head of a dignitary or VIP.
13:33 the shirt has the initials AF on it, for Anthony Foley, former player and head coach for a long time of Munster Rugby. The Maori All Blacks paid tribute to him during their haka when facing off against Munster.
Applauding the opposition off the pitch happens at the end of every game of rugby. Losing teams applauds first, then the winning teams will line up after them and applaud
I think the fans tribalism stops anything like this in football
Remember being taught this at school - in the first rugby games lesson
I played hundreds of games. Clapping the opposition off the field was a part of every match.
Doesn't happen much in Oz, NZ and South Africa ... if at all.
Home team forms first tunnel, then away team.
13:34 is the Maori All Blacks (not the All Blacks) before their game with Munster paying tribute to the recently passed Anthony Foley (a Munster and Ireland legend of the game). The All Blacks then repeated the gesture regarding Maradona before their game with Argentina.
Sonny Bill giving his World Cup winners medal away is a great reflection of the sport (whichever code), the man and his ability to retain his strong faith and apply it in his job without being sanctimonious. Top sport, top bloke
Love how your mind is open to sports which are not your own and how you are able to see footballs failings.Rugby has many faults but when the game is over everyone are friends and feel no animosity to the opposition.( There are a few exceptions but these are generally reminded by true fans that this is not acceptable).
The fair play and respect is drilled into players from the youngest age.The only danger in the future is the increased commercialisation of the sport which may send it away from its long established ethos and traditions.
What's frustrating is that like you said, I can see football failing for various reasons but the governing bodies are unwilling to change anything
From childhood,as a rugby player, it is our custom to pray after a match to thank God for not been injured and for those injured, as well as for safely returning home.
It was Joe Marler and James Haskell (England team mates) at 6:18
"Billeted" - it's a military term to describe when soldiers are provided accommodation in civilian houses due to a shortage of barracks space (normally when out on maneuvers or in the field)
9.09 - the ball-carrier engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct when he pointed at the defender as if to say "you can't catch me". Nigel told him off about it so he apologised.
Rob I think you should start playing rugby, you've got the right mindset, would be cool to see you on the field mate! (never too late to start)
England was the first team I saw doing this as a normal thing to do, total respect. That medal, was a world cup medal.
5:38 The players who were kneeling are Fijian players. It is customary for every Fijian to kneel and clap 3 times in a cupped hand in the presence of a chief and in this case, a President. This is a sign of respect in the Fijian culture.
was a moment almost like that , when Puyol toke Ronaldinho to that goup photo ( Ronaldingho was in the other team )
Clapping teams off at the end of a game happens after all games. A team lines up and claps the opposition off, and as the team gets through they line up and clap. This done at the end of junior games, and, watching a school game, two teams of l little boys thought you had to keep lining up again - it could have gone on forever!
The polayers making the number 8 in front of the Haka was after Irelands ex player and at the time Munster Coach Anthony 'Axel' Foley passed away
ah i wasnt sure who it was but assumed it was for someone who passed away
8:28 Connor Murray (Ire) and David Pocock (Aus) have, obviously, swapped shirts!
when you hit a guy so hard you owe him a beer after the match
haha nice! That wouldnt happen in football
That's a cheap shot and unfair.
@Felix Davis savage
the number 8 Ireland were forming was for Anthony Foley. He was an Irish international that wore the number 8 and head coach of Munster from 2014 to 2016. He died unexpectedly at a hotel the night before a Munster game. A month later, Ireland played the All Blacks where the Haka and number 8 stance and jersey was laid out. That match was also the first time Ireland beat the All Blacks. Munster also went on to beat the Maori All Blacks in the next game
Well thats a great tribute to beat the all blacks in his name
@@RobReacts1 The jersey thing was actually the Maori ABs in that Munster game. This video just cut the two together slightly confusingly
Munster Vs Maori All Blacks was 2016 and Ireland Vs All Blacks was 2018 Both are in respect of Anthony Foley.
@@vantherugbyman The 8 is from the Irish win in 2016 over the all blacks
you should become a Rugby ref, we'd welcome you with open arms after these reactions
Haha I'm sure it will happen. However, not being paid even pocket money seems a bit off. But that's coming from me being a football ref who does get paid.
Respect is everything... i watch munster every chance i get an even when our apponent takes a kick there is silence
My father always told me that football was a gentleman's game played by hooligans and that rugby was a hooligan's game played by gentlemen.
I'm crying at this.
I just wish we had this in football
It's like Churchill's quote about "football is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans and rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen."
Another tradition is buying your opposite number a drink if they managed to get a good shot in.
You really need to get to a local side and enjoy the game and the post match traditions including man of the match drinking race
Well I'm looking at going to see London Irish which is now my team. So start of next year hopefully!
@@RobReacts1 you won’t get to witness the post match shenanigans at a professional game but you should enjoy it.
jonah played number 11, so not about jonah,, i think one of them was for anthony foley the irish forward who i think played 8.
We were billeted with Connors family = we stayed in Connor's family's house
The fijian players kneel when receiving medals or shaking vip's hand
The shirt laying was the opposition team who lost a legend called Antony Foley, same as the number 8 configuration of the players because Anthony played number 8
The biggest competition between fans in rugby is the drinking game after the match
5:46 The gentleman that is shaking the player's hands I think he's the French president and the players who kneeled are Fijians. Fiji an Island which is located in the pacific ocean. It demonstrates a sign of respect and humanity. It is custom to bend down or in this case taking a knee in front of royalty or head of state, which in this case is the French President. I hope that would answer your question.
ps. Love your reaction videos. just a suggestion try and react to The Most Unbelievable Stroy in rugby- Sevens from heaven.
Should look at the hand shake line in ice hockey very similar to rubgy
that first scene with nonu getting bumped and knocked out wouldn't be a red card, or even a foul because he didn't lean with the elbow and was well within his right to bounce nonu like that. the reason it was a big impact was because ball carrier had lots of momentum, whereas nonu had very little + nonu had bad tackling technique, he was going too high, so an easy bounce for a strong carrier
what do i know :)
@@RobReacts1 the rule for a player going into a prospective tackler, is keep your arm close to your body, then, as contact is made, you can shove him off. if the arm hits the chin, or neck, immediately, it's a foul. if the initial contact is chest height, but moves up, as the tackler goes back, and down, i think it's allowed, or, at least, a lesser offence. i'm not 100% certain.
I agree. I don't see anything that could be a red card, or any card. Nonu tackles around the body with a proper arm-wrap to stop the offload, and the ball carrier meets him with a legal push-off against the chest which rises slightly to the shoulder as Nonu falls. The head clash is entirely accidental and no one would expect a card, then or now.
"To be billeted" is military lingo for "stayng at home iwth"
That's the orgin of it
In the 17 and 18 Centurty soldiers in a forign city were barracks were not available were sent in private homes and/or inns to sleep. Each soldier was issued with a note ("billet" in French) signed by a junior officer or senior NCO the owner could have used in the next days to get money from local authorities for the expenses of lodging and foodstuff provided for
5:30 the head of state of the world power a few miles from you. Not been watching the news, Rob? 😂
I try not to... If I do I will end up slitting my wrists with depression!
@@RobReacts1 Dark, but fair
That 2018 London 7s tournament was an odd one because while Fiji were delighted to win, the irish team beside them who finished third were even happier.
Rugby 7s is a bit of a closed circuit. You have the core teams who play all the world series events and then the some teams can be invited to certain tournaments. Ireland werent a closed team but we invited to play in the London tournament. They became the first invitee to ever reach a semi final and then beat england in the bronze medal match. They weren't just thrilled with the medal, it meant that they had a great case now to become a core team who played in every tournament which is now the case. So that slightly explains why they were so happy to celebrate with the Fijians. Despite coming third it was the best day in irish rugby 7s history.
The first one would not be a red card, because its the tacklers responsibility to tackle low
A tribute to No.8 Anthony Foley, the beloved former Munster and Ireland player who died suddenly the previous month at the age of 42
The might be self serving because a victory over a respected opponent feels so much better than one over someone you do not respect.
The crowds are quite for both teams kick at goal generally
Haha not in Australia
sadly not these days! The Irish crowds are the only ones who keep quiet for the kicker.
the medal he gave the kid was a world cup medal
Not many sports out there that you can be penalize for doing something "Not in the spirit of the game" at the complete discretion of the ref
but i think its what keeps rugby being played with sportsmanship
@@RobReacts1 Definitely. The only other sport I can think of that tries to stay civilized is golf
ABs vs Ireland played in Chicago, Irish team making the figure 8 to honour Anthony Foley, who had recently past away. Here’s a clip of CJ Stander speaking about that moment… ruclips.net/video/yf83eMbthh0/видео.html
Rugby union ! You get to be violent as a young person for 80 mins but then it is over and respect is more important than anything
Rob keep this up great respect and you bing home the message and. Remind some of us rugby heads its about the sport too not just the result…. Bring on Lions and Boks man, hope you react to stuff when it becomes available :)
Thanks Keith, I'm loving rugby(coming from being a football ref, fan and coach). It just amazes me how much more fans care about the sport and even how the governing bodies care. I'm looking forward to the lion's tour as well!
The kneeling players are Fijians that's our way of showing respect to our chiefs and in this case high dignitaries. I believe that is the French President that they are shaking hands with. They also did the same to Princess Anne in gold medal presentation in 2016 Rio Olympics and also the 2021 Japan Olympics in the 7s rugby.
The one at 0:45 wouldnt be red - the carriers arms are against his body and fend off from there and the tackler who got knocked out is high. If the guy who is carrying had been the tackler then yes red. As with the next one about 40secs thats clothesline high and without the ball and would likely be red today
There are very few injuries - mainly body stress problems with knees, hamstrings etc. these guys do heavy workouts to be able to handle such impacts on their bodies and of course they have a layer of muscle to bounce around on - They play this game for many years and some are still playing into their late thirties. Super fit and conscious of not injuring one another plus strict rules in certain cases and for certain types of contact. They are controlled men with absolute body awareness and great sportsmen. I love NRL which has different rules and play style to the other style of Rugby which has lots of rolling scrums which makes for a whole different look to the game. James Haskell's rules of rugby, tells you all you need to know then go watch a full game. Regards..
We love RUGBY
9:14 Zebo is showboating by pointing his finger, Nigel says something along the lines of it's unnecessary,
Sonny Williams did get a replacement medal after he gave the lad his medal. Also the players were bowing to their president
All Blacks always does something nice before the Haka when they know someone influential passed away for the country they are playing against. They also do Hakas when their own influential people passed away, but usually not before games then.
yea i watched Lomus funeral which was pretty touching!
@@RobReacts1 I think you should cover the NZ Haka. You would really be impressed. The schoolboys doing the Haka were students representing their schools, who were about to play for the school championship. The haka is common practice across all schools and sports in NZ
making a circle as respect for each other
They’re praying together. A lot of the South Africans and Islanders are Christians and they make a point of doing this.
It’s the France prime minister! Jeeez Rob! 🤣🤪🤣🤣
Sorry i wasnt familiar with French Politics :D
The wheel of players of both teams kneeling responds to the movement Black Lives Matter. In Argentina rugby is fundamentally amateur and for clubs (beyond Los Pumas - rugby selection - be professional) the tradition is to get both teams together and eat a snack or some kind of food after the game, which is served by the players. hosts of the visiting team, that is called the third half and it is practiced even in the major division. A moment of relaxation and friendship is shared.
I have played cricket it village level in the UK and tennis at club level in the UK and NZ and the host team supplies food, either for between innings or after the match. On occasions the visitors will be invited down the pub for a snack and drinks if facilities are limited, sometimes both tea and the pub were offered.
You should have a little watch of the ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ documentary by Marler, it’s an interesting watch.
The shirt and figure of 8 was after Axel Foleys death.. Munster coach and ex Ireland player died in France before a Heineken Cup game. Ireland beat the All Blacks in Soldier Park Chicago the day the Irish made the figure of 8
cute cat. wonder if aussie cats are different from the britts
haha! I have two but my oldest boy Joey is 7 and has a brain tumur sadly. Amazingly still going.
I think the 8 was for Jerry Collins.
I play rugby and way back in under 14s there was the clapping after the match
It's brilliant isn't it
It’s not just clapping the winning team of the pitch. After the first team go through they in turn clapping the second team through.
Rugby : a game for thugs played by gentlemen; football: a game for gentlemen played by thugs
Bit of a silly quote in my oppinion. Might have been true once but sirely there has always been some gents in both sports and some tw@ in both.
Rugby: a game for people who like to hit each other played by some gentlemen and some thugs.
Football: a game for people who enjoy kicking a ball about played by some gentlemen and some thugs.
This is more accurate in my opinion.
Love your cat! Switching shirts after a game doesn't happen as much, but still happens.Think players are encouraged to not unshirt on the field nowadays. Love that you notice the respect for the game as much as winners and losers. It's something you can still appreciate at an international at the Principality Stadium, and bars and everything in walking distance. Come and embrace it, and if you can't change soccer, become a rugby referee instead and enjoy some respect. Plus, watch/read Siya Kolisi interview after they destroyed us (Wales) couple weeks back to hear true sportsman.
5:25 is the French president.
Pretty sure the team in blue in the huddle with South Africa and England was france
oh what do i know :D
@@RobReacts1 I can’t remember the exact time period but if we can work it out it might give some idea of the reasoning
The blue team was Samoa
They're very religious & would do prayers after the game
South Africa are the same & wanted to join them in prayer
All Pacific Island teams do it,in any sport they're a part of
the "8" was for Jerry Collins who died in 2015 in a car crash
Saturday there is a important rugby match between Belgium and the Netherlands you can watch it free on rugby Europe it is not the best rugby but it should be an even match with allot at stake for both teams
Only thing is I will probably be watching the championship play off final(football), and then the champions League final at 6pm.