The Hakka

[Peter Parka]

Inspired by the thread on standing and showing respect for another countrys national anthem, how do you feel about the Hakka? It's the New Zealand war dance they do to try and intimidate other teams before they play them at rugby. Hasn't worked well because after winning the first Rugby World cup, the've failed every time. Personally I'd boo it and flip them the bird! My country has a much better Rugby world cup record that there's and I show contempt for a team that dosen't deliver but still tries to give it all this!

YouTube - hakka, all black rugby

 

[MMMMatilde]

-gets ready to duck-

yeah, but rugby is stupid.

-runs and hides-

 

[charLIE2291]

Maybe if they spent more time practicing rugby instead of learning a dance routine they would win a game.:dunno

 

[Sneakiecat]

I think it's cool for the cultural aspect. Beyond that, I have no opinion because I've never watched rugby.

 

[debbie t]

i love it pete ,especially when they do it right next to the queens nose and she smiles politely

 

[Peter Parka]

i love it pete ,especially when they do it right next to the queens nose and she smiles politely

I'd love to see what Philip says about it!:24:

 

[debbie t]

I'd love to see what Philip says about it!:24:

darty barstard kiwis ...out of the side of his gob i should think:24:

 

[juggler]

Fine by me! If they want to prance about, let them!!!
Do you remember the flack when the English team went up really close and eye-balled them while they were doing it?

 

[Peter Parka]

I seem to remember the Aussies got in a load of shit for turning their backs on it too!:clap

 

[juggler]

How many versions of the Haka are there??

 

[Sneakiecat]

I know of two, one with a throat-slitting motion that, for some reason, made some people mad.

 

[juggler]

I've just had a look through youtube and found at least 4 versions!
How many invitations to war does one country need??

 

[Sneakiecat]

As many as possible.

 

[Sparkler]

As the Hakka is a war dance it is an attempt to intimidate the opposition.The All Blacks seem to care more about that than they do results on the pitch.

Last time the Lions toured NZ didnt Brian O Driscoll the then Lions captain give the traditional Response to it,pick a blade of Grass throw it in the air and turn his back to them ?

Then their players went out and Speared him in the first play of the game?

 

[livvy7678]

Inspired by the thread on standing and showing respect for another countrys national anthem, how do you feel about the Hakka? It's the New Zealand war dance they do to try and intimidate other teams before they play them at rugby. Hasn't worked well because after winning the first Rugby World cup, the've failed every time. Personally I'd boo it and flip them the bird! My country has a much better Rugby world cup record that there's and I show contempt for a team that dosen't deliver but still tries to give it all this!

We still win games.

-gets ready to duck-

yeah, but rugby is stupid.

-runs and hides-

:homo:

I think it's cool for the cultural aspect. Beyond that, I have no opinion because I've never watched rugby.

:nod:

Fine by me! If they want to prance about, let them!!!
Do you remember the flack when the English team went up really close and eye-balled them while they were doing it?

I seem to remember the Aussies got in a load of shit for turning their backs on it too!:clap

the above reasons, alot of crap went up because its verry disrespectful to New Zealand

How many versions of the Haka are there??

There is only 2

 

[Peter Parka]

We still win games.

Just not when it counts!


the above reasons, alot of crap went up because its verry disrespectful to New Zealand

Oh well!

Got to admit, it would annoy the hell out of you if another country did it at your team though?

 

[livvy7678]

We still win games.

Just not when it counts!


the above reasons, alot of crap went up because its verry disrespectful to New Zealand

Oh well!

Got to admit, it would annoy the hell out of you if another country did it at your team though?

Nope probably not, cause we are cool :cool

 

[Peter Parka]

Got to admit, it was hilarious on "They think it's all over" when Chis Eubank called Johah Lomu a big poof and then he came on for feel the sportsman round! Chris Eubank nearly shat himself!:24::24::24:

 

[cam elle toe]

Yep...bumping an old thread I saw a guest viewing...

I LOVE the hakka....all those GORGEOUS maori (well, they should be Maori, not just kiwi) boys looking all tough and scary.....

and those tongues....need I say more?:ninja:thumbup

 

[Abcinthia]

Yep...bumping an old thread I saw a guest viewing...

I LOVE the hakka....all those GORGEOUS maori (well, they should be Maori, not just kiwi) boys looking all tough and scary.....

and those tongues....need I say more?:ninja:thumbup

:homo: I love it too.

I was quite shocked when I heard the hakka translated. It wasn't what I expected it to be.