Rugby starts soon, time to learn about the enemy

[bob10]

I've been looking at a program on you tube, WAKA HUIA, which goes into the many facets of Maori culture. I'm finding it fascinating, as well as educational. With the super rugby coming up, I would like to share some of it with you, Bob


Part 1 of 2 History of haka taparahi within Te Tairawhiti - YouTube (http://youtu.be/UqiyX0TG63Q)

[bob10]

Part 2, Bob


Part 2 of 2 History of haka taparahi within Te Tairawhiti - YouTube (http://youtu.be/487KoEfS8UM)

[bob10]

The museum in New Plymouth is on the list of places to see next time in N.Z., Bob


Part 1 of 2 History of Rugby in Taranaki - YouTube (http://youtu.be/rbl1Po3fmdk)

[windsock]

The museum in New Plymouth is on the list of places to see next time in N.Z., Bob


Part 1 of 2 History of Rugby in Taranaki - YouTube (http://youtu.be/rbl1Po3fmdk)


If in New plymouth, it is only a short few hour drive to visit the NZ Rugby Museum in Palmerston North Home - New Zealand Rugby Museum (http://www.rugbymuseum.co.nz/).

[bob10]

Part 2. trying to convince the wife to go to N.Z. in winter, to watch a couple of games. Not having much luck, Bob :D


Part 2 of 2 History of Rugby in Taranaki - YouTube (http://youtu.be/kxl2v4S57Ms)

[bob10]

Just been down to the local footie club, speaking to the bar manager, she comes from New Plymouth, in the Taranaki. She was on the phone to her brother, who can see Mt Taranaki [ Edmont] from his home. There is snow on Mt Taranaki. Bob

[bob10]

Radio footage, the Waikato,Bob [Now I know why they have the cow bells]

Hamilton's rugby wars - Roadside Stories - YouTube

[bob10]

An insight to the mind set, Bob
Tom Donnelly: Playing for Otago University Rugby Footbal Club, Otago and the All Blacks - YouTube (http://youtu.be/lMLsz8QJ1Lg)

[bob10]

Something I wasn't aware of, Bob You have to click on the you tube link.

The Khaki All Blacks - a story of of comradeship, of celebration, of renewal. And of rugby. - YouTube

[bob10]

What about arguably the best rugby nation in the World, before the troubles . Not arguably , definitely, Bob


A Political Game- a story of Rugby and Apartheid - YouTube (http://youtu.be/Np3LCojFOiY)

[bob10]

Sorry to mix politics with rugby, but it happened. Bob

[ actually, this was meant to show a rugby story, but I mucked it up, sorry]

[bob10]

Springbok tribute, Bob



South African Rugby Tribute - YouTube (http://youtu.be/r2LSVBLkej4)

[bob10]

Wallaby tribute, Bob


Wallabies Rugby [Tribute] - YouTube (http://youtu.be/bWBDvIjF-Do)

[bob10]

All Black Tribute, Bob


ALL BLACKS RUGBY TRIBUTE - YouTube (http://youtu.be/0uh0-50tBqU)

[bob10]

This is the story , the South African story I tried to post before, Bob






Rugby - More Than Just a Game - YouTube (http://youtu.be/uYTU-v2TkHk)

[bob10]

And now a rising force, Argentina. Bob


Argentina - Rugby - YouTube (http://youtu.be/GRGiE3mr-t4)

[bob10]

And now , this may be a surprise, my favourite team in the World, except for the Wallabies,[ & Qld] of course. Wales. Not least because when Qld Rugby was broke, they agreed to tour , & raised the coffers of Qld, stopped them from going broke. Way back when. Bob


Welsh Rugby at its very best - YouTube (http://youtu.be/JgNBBxPBFKM)

[bob10]

The enigmatic French, when on their game, they can beat any one. How many know that the French wrote the book on backline play, back in the 50's. C'est magnifique! Bob


French Flair Tribute - YouTube (http://youtu.be/TGLreI6B6oI)

[bob10]

SIGHHH! when does the footy start? Bob [bigsad]


This is Rugby full version - YouTube (http://youtu.be/8ri2AMRMvXI)

[bob10]

Out of the darkness, there shines a light, a beacon of sanity in a mad,mad, World. Received this E-mail,


FANTASY SUPER RUGBY, ITS PLAYTIME, WHO WILL YOU PICK?


Happy, happy, joy ,joy... almost a religious experience , Bob


For those who have heard the Welsh sing bread of heaven at Cardiff Arms Park, [ Millenium Stadium, on the bucket list] Here it is in English . My 2nd favourite Rugby team, because they play in RED .


Bread Of Heaven - Stadium Mix - YouTube (http://youtu.be/OSSna-_vyF4)

[Saitch]

I was in Dunedin last May & was saddened to see the "House of Pain" in such a state. The replacement doesn't seem to have the same aura as the 'Brook! (Which visiting sides won't mind, I suppose:p)
Steve

[bob10]

I was in Dunedin last May & was saddened to see the "House of Pain" in such a state. The replacement doesn't seem to have the same aura as the 'Brook! (Which visiting sides won't mind, I suppose:p)
Steve



Wont make it any easier , which is what you want, nothing worthwhile is easy. Bob


edit- That's why I drive a Land Rover