Any code, any sport, all world, all time: watching Christian Cullen on full throttle is one of THE most awesome things any sports fan can experience. A legend. A hero. None better. Ever.
What memories. As a kid, I remember hearing our whole street go crazy every time Cullen scored a try. I would watch in awe as he broke ankles with speed and agility that was just simply unmatched. Big RESPECT to you sir
Cullen was a Legend. I haven’t seen any player yet with the skills to match Cullen. Christian Cullen was one of the best Rugby Players of all-time to wear the Black Jersey. Proud to be Kiwi.
Christian Cullen raised the bar for a fullback, his speed,skill and ability to read a game was way before his time. He had a great presence of mind and could keep a cool head under pressure. Even now in 2011 I still think he is better than any other fullback that is currently playing the game. Christian you were a pleasure to watch. From a Bok supporter.
A pure silky natural runner with the ball in hand. Saw him when he played with Munster passed his best at that time , but it was still an absolute pleasure to have witnessed his skills.
All right, considering that Ritchie is the GOAT, here my top 3 favorites AB's player : - Cullen - Ben Smith - Conrad Smith (way too underrated !!!) So many GREAT players coming from NZ, DC, Nonu, Kirwan, Bunce, Tana, Retallick, Iceman, Jeff Wilson, Lomu (RIP), Jerry Collins (RIP), Woodcock, I mean come on !!! :o
The best speed, agility,footwork, poise, strength, timing, off the mark acceleration, great vision was required of all our great fullbacks and Christian had that in spades.A joy to watch " definitely a Legend ".
I remember when I was young watching that try when Zinzan through that cut out pass that put Cullen in the Gap, probably one of my favourite trys ever. He is at full pace weaving side to side turning Gregan inside out so much that he ends up tripping up over himself, and Cullen just pushes him in the face to rub it in, haha. Greatest All Black back of all time!
Everyone can thank Robbie Deans for dropping Cullen for his crusaders love children Blair and MacDonald . Then when Blair got injured they called up 19 year old Ben Atiga instead for 6mins of WC rugby. Cullen wasn't injured still far the best fullback in NZ. By the players accounts Deans dropped Umanga when he was fit for the SF in favour of MacDonald as well.
great interview, also highlights how big the HK 7s is. For one with so much talent, he's very humble. Saw him play recently in a charity match in Brisbane, and he's lost none of the silky skills.
Christian Cullen is the ONLY player ever to play his final National provincial Rugby game and get subbed off to a standing ovation, the ref even called time while he went off, never have or will you ever see that in the history of rugby again!
I never get tired of watching any replays of Cullen 'carving up'.. that sort of speed and power was a gift that we wont see again .. I see that alot of the AB players have written books, I just read Corey Janes 'Winging it' maybe Cullen could do the same. I sure he would tell a true story and I for would read it! I also loathe and detest John Mitchell.
funny story: He was playing Maori vs Canada in Toronto a bunch of years ago. And at that time, the guy was my idol, still is. So I'm at the game. He's on the sidelines. And we're at a small venue because its Canada. Rugby isn't as popular as it once was. So I'm about 30 yards from the guy. no one around. shocking. And I was too chicken to intro myself. story of my life. Cullen is a great player, great eye for the game, great heart. (Same with Tana).You can see it when you watch him.
This guy was ridiculously good, i've never seen anyone else with his skills, but then lost it abruptly. He kept getting selected for a long time after losing it. Don't know why he lost it but he did. Can't blame Mitchell for that.
It wasnt just John Mitchell....Robbie Deans was the the arse that loaded the gun...John boy pulled the trigger!....where are they both now?? I miss Cullen!!!!!!
@NZMeathead Cause he never really needed to kick like it shows in most videos he is a slippery man and gets out of a lot of situation without having to play soccer :p
Andre Joubert pushed the dislike button! My Grandfather reckoned Cully was the only one to come close to Bert Cooke 1920s Invincible All Black! Haha old fool..
Amazing player yes hero no , did he ever run into a burning building and rescue somebody , no , how low does the bar have to be to be considered a hero these days
John Mitchell was the one who ended cullins rugby career he was the best fullback in the world at the time and john the worst coach i never forgave him for that
Ex-waikato skip..worst mid-week AB player..big talking coach who had lil to show..brutally and abruptly cut short cullens AB career..may he NEVER rest in peace
So brilliant, yet so humble. Legend.
For sure, as a Bok fan I take my hat off to this legend.
Any code, any sport, all world, all time: watching Christian Cullen on full throttle is one of THE most awesome things any sports fan can experience. A legend. A hero. None better. Ever.
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Best of all time, no doubt.... Thank you for your service !
What memories. As a kid, I remember hearing our whole street go crazy every time Cullen scored a try. I would watch in awe as he broke ankles with speed and agility that was just simply unmatched. Big RESPECT to you sir
This guy and the big fella...my childhood heros. new editions to the legend list being Richie and DC!!
Cullen was a Legend. I haven’t seen any player yet with the skills to match Cullen. Christian Cullen was one of the best Rugby Players of all-time to wear the Black Jersey. Proud to be Kiwi.
Great player - saw him live at the 1996 HK 7's and couldn't believe how he wriggled free - I'm glad he's not playing against England this Summer.
Christian Cullen raised the bar for a fullback, his speed,skill and ability to read a game was way before his time. He had a great presence of mind and could keep a cool head under pressure.
Even now in 2011 I still think he is better than any other fullback that is currently playing the game. Christian you were a pleasure to watch. From a Bok supporter.
Best Full back at all time. he is the reason why i love rugby so much
Mine too. Electric.
Andre Jouber was the very best
@@martinvanrensburg4441 no he really wasnt
A pure silky natural runner with the ball in hand. Saw him when he played with Munster passed his best at that time , but it was still an absolute pleasure to have witnessed his skills.
All right, considering that Ritchie is the GOAT, here my top 3 favorites AB's player :
- Cullen
- Ben Smith
- Conrad Smith (way too underrated !!!)
So many GREAT players coming from NZ, DC, Nonu, Kirwan, Bunce, Tana, Retallick, Iceman, Jeff Wilson, Lomu (RIP), Jerry Collins (RIP), Woodcock, I mean come on !!! :o
The 1 person that disliked this was John Mitchell
The best speed, agility,footwork, poise, strength, timing, off the mark acceleration, great vision was required of all our great fullbacks and Christian had that in spades.A joy to watch " definitely a Legend ".
I remember when I was young watching that try when Zinzan through that cut out pass that put Cullen in the Gap, probably one of my favourite trys ever. He is at full pace weaving side to side turning Gregan inside out so much that he ends up tripping up over himself, and Cullen just pushes him in the face to rub it in, haha. Greatest All Black back of all time!
Unstoppable ... Simply the best !
Amazing talented rugby genius backed by heart
what a legend he was, i miss him
Sheer brilliance basically..very exciting player to watch particularly when he was fit before the later injuries.
A world class fullback with an amazing individual performance...
It was a pleasure watching the best ever fullback to ever play the game
One of the greatest players of all time. A TRUE LEGEND.
Everyone can thank Robbie Deans for dropping Cullen for his crusaders love children Blair and MacDonald . Then when Blair got injured they called up 19 year old Ben Atiga instead for 6mins of WC rugby. Cullen wasn't injured still far the best fullback in NZ. By the players accounts Deans dropped Umanga when he was fit for the SF in favour of MacDonald as well.
Prolific Finisher! One of the Greats! Humble and yet deadly on Attack! God Bless you Cullen!
Had the pleasure to watch him when he played for munster , the lines he ran were awesome , and a nice person to bbot
great interview, also highlights how big the HK 7s is. For one with so much talent, he's very humble. Saw him play recently in a charity match in Brisbane, and he's lost none of the silky skills.
what a legend. best vid i have seen in a while.
Christian Cullen is the ONLY player ever to play his final National provincial Rugby game and get subbed off to a standing ovation, the ref even called time while he went off, never have or will you ever see that in the history of rugby again!
I never get tired of watching any replays of Cullen 'carving up'.. that sort of speed and power was a gift that we wont see again .. I see that alot of the AB players have written books, I just read Corey Janes 'Winging it' maybe Cullen could do the same. I sure he would tell a true story and I for would read it! I also loathe and detest John Mitchell.
Cullen released a book when he retired
Ye hes released a book morale of the story is... he got fckn ripped off from John Mitchell
A couple of people told you he's got a book, but want to reiterate my hatred of John Mitchell for what he done to one of NZ's favourite sons, scumbag.
@@bustarogers9990 i agree with that.
What a legend.I was best mates at school with his cousin,he was awesome at sport too!
Most entertaining Rugby Player too date!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta say, still miss this guy. What a champ
awesome tribute, thanks for sharing
4yrs later i still miss you
Still my favourite fullback of all time, even to this very day no fullback that came after could do what he could do!
The best back rugby player ever... and I am South African!! Andrew Joubert close ;-)
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"New Zealand loves You!!"
From a bok fan,he is the 🐐 of full backs.
An absolute legend of the game
Your still the man bro...
Great comment, Culley vs Mullins, Slater, Lockyer, Peachey some of the great running fullbacks and now Barber, Hayne and Josh Duggan
Pity he never got to play without injury during his time with the legendary Munster in Europe
His All Black career ended at age 26..........unbelievable.......so much All Black Rugby left in him.
John Mitchell should be tried and found guilty of treason. He cut short the career of one of the greatest rugby players of all time.
Your the Man Christian Cullen 👍
this is awesome
funny story: He was playing Maori vs Canada in Toronto a bunch of years ago. And at that time, the guy was my idol, still is. So I'm at the game. He's on the sidelines. And we're at a small venue because its Canada. Rugby isn't as popular as it once was. So I'm about 30 yards from the guy. no one around. shocking. And I was too chicken to intro myself. story of my life. Cullen is a great player, great eye for the game, great heart. (Same with Tana).You can see it when you watch him.
Legend bro👌
You have to also understand it was robbie deans as much as mitchell.
You gota thumbs up after 7 years but you're exactly correct.
He would carved League back then.
This guy was ridiculously good, i've never seen anyone else with his skills, but then lost it abruptly. He kept getting selected for a long time after losing it. Don't know why he lost it but he did. Can't blame Mitchell for that.
the guy is a boss!
Rugby’s Greatest FB of All Time!
Legend!
Not a kiwi...but honestly don't think there's ever been a better 15 in the world
My Fav!
Nice fella too.
You must be thinking 9 years later..lol
How can he be a myth, a myth is a belief in something that might not have happened. He lived and had a remarkable career.
Christian Cullen complete All Black legend
John Mitchell the worst ever AB Coach robbed us and Cullen from more deserved memories in the All Black jersey. Best Fullback to ever play the Game.
The G.O.A.T
Yup, Mitchell was an idiot, the way he ditched Cullen pissed me and more than few mates off.
u da man
Yup Legend
it must be John Mitchell who disliked this vid because no more dislikes in the last 4 years lol
Cullen is rugby god
Go Christian Cullen !
His long stride style of running seemed to glide across the paddock
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great player Cullen... unlike masirewa no Fijian remembers
It wasnt just John Mitchell....Robbie Deans was the the arse that loaded the gun...John boy pulled the trigger!....where are they both now??
I miss Cullen!!!!!!
oldskool hurricanes backline brappppppppppp
Ask him about Bill Satala
@NZMeathead Cause he never really needed to kick like it shows in most videos he is a slippery man and gets out of a lot of situation without having to play soccer :p
Oh so he didn't sign your we match ticket!! :(
Remember satala nailing him in that final lol
Naholo's dad?
I played against Christian when he was at college. It's my only claim to rugby fame. lol
ha luck. that wasn't luck bro thats pure skill
Goat fullback
Wow 1 dislike. Must've been an Aussie supporter.
always b talked about pine tree got nuk on u bud
#Dusted!!
john mitchell 1 dislike
What sort of wanker asks his 3 best tries
He had about 50 that would be hard to choose between
Cat Likepizza Gaming tough guy huh.
Andre Joubert pushed the dislike button!
My Grandfather reckoned Cully was the only one to come close to Bert Cooke 1920s Invincible All Black! Haha old fool..
Amazing player yes hero no , did he ever run into a burning building and rescue somebody , no , how low does the bar have to be to be considered a hero these days
Yeah, he was OK. :D
Second only to Israel Dagg.
John Mitchell was the one who ended cullins rugby career he was the best fullback in the world at the time and john the worst coach i never forgave him for that
Ex-waikato skip..worst mid-week AB player..big talking coach who had lil to show..brutally and abruptly cut short cullens AB career..may he NEVER rest in peace
Legend!!