Each country that hosts the Rugby World Cup does an outstanding display in the openings and closing ceremonies. As the song says "We come together as one to enjoy, play a great game of rugby.
From Canada to NZ Awesome opening, awesome tournament. You did yourselves proud.
the symbolism of what this kid means,is everything that NZ is about. we are a rugby nation and when you're a kid thats the biggest dream you could ever have. Everyone wants to grow up and be the next 'Jonah' or 'Tana' or 'Dan Carter', It may be 'cringy?' sure But not to us. We play rugby for the LOVE of the sport. not the money or fame. No fuss. just pure simplicity at its best. & the colours hes wearing represent cantebury. in support of the chch earthquakes. I for 1 am very proud to be a kiwi
After watching that, I can say that no matter what London does in 2012 or England do in 2015, they will not be the laughing stock. The opening to this with the boy running was cringey.
@missownz Who's laughing you ask? The directors of all other opening displays. Don't get me wrong, the ideas were fantastic it's just the way they were enacted. For example the first idea with the bot was clever but the way how it was all in slow motion made it unspectacular and cringe worthy.
@16MattC I don't think we concern ourselves over what "other directors of other opening displays" think?! If we did, then it might not have happened at all. Not everybody appreciates the same things in life so if it was "unspectacular and cringe worthy" as you call it, that's your opinion but in New Zealand, we don't see it like that. We appreciate and are very proud of our diverse heritages and cultures and this was all about showcasing that. Anybody who thinks otherwise are just jealous.
Unspectacular & Cringe worthy? The Boy running was one of the best parts. As a kid growing up I would dream of being in a world cup scoring the winning try for the All Blacks for New Zealand. I understood the entire preformance & it was AMAZING! The Director captured the true special nature in the opening ceremony & the timing of the preformances were insyc & on time just as the All Blacks did to France in the Final : Boooooooooooooommm!!!!
@16MattC new zealand is a nation which all we care about is rugby, who cares if our opening ceremony was ok(which it was amasing) the atmosphere created last year was unreal your probably just jelous
This is awesome. New Zealand should host the next commonwealth games. Australia hosted it before and their opening ceremony doesn't even match this, this is far better.
@missownz no, no... you know when the maori guys blow the horns and the teams take the field ? That music I mean, it sounds epic, its not World in union... Thks
when i see this video it makes me cry because im in australia and it reminds me of our country new zealand and how beautiful our lord jesus has blessed us with such a beautiful people and country... i wana go home :-(
Yes, Mexico's Snakes didn't clasify. Yes, the RWC isn't transmiting here in Mexico. But, who cares of all that when such a perfect game is in World Cup! We, the Mexican Rugby fans are proud of you! GO NZL!
Beautiful opening ceremony, NZ you are a credit to the ROW. great passion and story telling. I really love World in Union but this would not reach the mark for me. Come on Ireland
World in Union does represent the spirit of the Rugby World Cup better than any other song, well done Haley Westerna from all of NZ's Rugby playing brothers in the Northern Hemisphere :)
@stuartpentney213 Just FYI, Hayley Westenra wasn't at the opening ceremony. She sings the version on the official RWC 2011 album only but I liked this version better. Don't get me wrong, I love Hayley cos she's a beautiful singer in her own right. This version of World in Union at the opening ceremony is sung by Ria Hall feat. Evander Folau.
@stuartpentney213 Just FYI, Hayley Westenra wasn't at the opening ceremony. She sings the version on the official RWC 2011 album only but I liked this version better. Don't get me wrong, I love Hayley cos she's a beautiful singer in her own right. This version of World in Union at the opening ceremony is sung by Ria Hall feat. Evander Folau.
@missownz Yes Hayley was on TV to announce it. Hayley and Will Martin will also be singing the national anthems. Hayley will sing the NZ anthem assuming of course that NZ makes the final.
8 Aug 2011 "Rugby New Zealand 2011 today confirmed that New Zealand performers Hayley Westenra and Will Martin will sing the anthems at the Final on October 23, and four other soloists will be confirmed to perform the anthems at the two semi-finals on October 15 and 16"
Awesome opening ceremony . The only down fall of watching this ceremony is the TWO THAT ARE COMMENTATING . If they had keep their mouth shut it would be better!
i'm not sure about the ending to world in union, to me the other female singers spoil a great song, but that's might view and doesn't spoil the great opening to the games
I met this little fullah the next morning he is so awesome abit shy when i asked for him to sign the news paper article but so kool his parents are awesome also did new zealand proud little man..i got to hold that ball too.
nz really celebrated the unique culture of nz. its not only pakeha and maori living here but we also remember the increasing population of the pacific, the diffrent shapes and sizes that make nz a great country.
This gives me goosebumps! After seeing this I don't care who wins the cup because we're all here for this amazing journey to Eden Park in this brilliant sport!
Beautiful Effects,and story well told. So proud to be apart of this country. Maori people are unique because of their Language,nature,and the Haka. This is how NZ is identified around the world.
@ak47popper I'm glad you belong to an ethnic group that has PHD's, 6 packs of abs and have never been to the doctor before......coz I.ve never met anyone from the "head stuck right up their own arse" clan before
What I find funny is the camera-man who had to run to capture all of the first scene with the little boy. That camera-man did a great job keeping up with him, he must be fit :P
Open Ceremony was gra8..the world sez you NZ..Well done..most the haka and the All Blacks team people wants to see tat..Some they dont know wheres NZ? But this is were they can see us..the RWC..They relised and inlove what people and the land is..GOOD TO BE A NZERS...:)
Ria Hall is amazing.. beautiful and a great representative of wahine everywhere. :) My friend's husband is one of the log drummers around 8:35 or so. :)
OMG....the opening is AMAZing....!!!!! well done to whoever created it....you and the performers did NZ proud...had a few tears watching that.....SUPERB!!!!!!
MY LION (RWC Remix) was written by Tiki Taane & Optimus Gryme. Orchestral arrangement by Victoria Kelly. Performed by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
MY LION (RWC Remix) will be available in October on Tiki Taane's repackaged #1 album "In The World of Light".
I wasn't to keen on this version of World in Union, but my kids loved it. They could feel the rhythm/ beat from it straight away! They were dancing hard! afterwards, I played the haley westernra version, but wanted the new version. Well done composers you really did think about younger generation with this one! It has grown on me after replaying 10 times!!
If this was a football world cup it would get more that 1m views! Football= played by thugs, sport for gentlemen. Rugby= sport for thugs played b Gentlemens! remember this!!
not really. Spanish, Brazillian and MANY other countries play football and aren't thugs, many people in the UK play it who aren't thugs. I can think of very few people who I've played with who could be described as a thug, stop stereotyping.
@MadCowpat hey i was one of the performers and some of us had fake blood and dat haha. we had mud every where so i looked like we were actually playing a game lol
Congrats New Zealand on a Fantastic Opening Ceremony, World Class and as good as any ive seen anywhere else. And what a wonderful voice from that girl who sings "World In Union"
Im a Cook Island kiwi BORN TOKOROA! and man I am sooo proud!!
RaidenWarbound 2 weeks ago
Still crying....
RaidenWarbound 2 weeks ago
Bring on the next Rugby world cup, we'll be there from start to finish. Go ALL BLACKS!!
fairmontxf87 3 weeks ago
Each country that hosts the Rugby World Cup does an outstanding display in the openings and closing ceremonies. As the song says "We come together as one to enjoy, play a great game of rugby.
From Canada to NZ Awesome opening, awesome tournament. You did yourselves proud.
1matawai 4 weeks ago
Respect from Germany to great people and an amazing sport!
KongoOttov2 1 month ago
ria sings betufull
KaZaMaN95 1 month ago
Awesome :) x
ngawai1982 1 month ago
the symbolism of what this kid means,is everything that NZ is about. we are a rugby nation and when you're a kid thats the biggest dream you could ever have. Everyone wants to grow up and be the next 'Jonah' or 'Tana' or 'Dan Carter', It may be 'cringy?' sure But not to us. We play rugby for the LOVE of the sport. not the money or fame. No fuss. just pure simplicity at its best. & the colours hes wearing represent cantebury. in support of the chch earthquakes. I for 1 am very proud to be a kiwi
TepaeaBRO 2 months ago in playlist More videos from missownz 2
cringeworthy? some people act as if they've never seen a little boy in their life, he's not an alien or whatever? KA PAI NEW ZEALAND;)
ji4tt 2 months ago
I'll admit it is a bit cringeworthy, but it's cute (:
radyradyra 2 months ago
After watching that, I can say that no matter what London does in 2012 or England do in 2015, they will not be the laughing stock. The opening to this with the boy running was cringey.
16MattC 3 months ago
@16MattC What seems to be your problem man cos there was nothing wrong with the boy and who's laughing??
missownz 3 months ago 10
@missownz Who's laughing you ask? The directors of all other opening displays. Don't get me wrong, the ideas were fantastic it's just the way they were enacted. For example the first idea with the bot was clever but the way how it was all in slow motion made it unspectacular and cringe worthy.
16MattC 3 months ago
@16MattC I don't think we concern ourselves over what "other directors of other opening displays" think?! If we did, then it might not have happened at all. Not everybody appreciates the same things in life so if it was "unspectacular and cringe worthy" as you call it, that's your opinion but in New Zealand, we don't see it like that. We appreciate and are very proud of our diverse heritages and cultures and this was all about showcasing that. Anybody who thinks otherwise are just jealous.
missownz 3 months ago 8
Unspectacular & Cringe worthy? The Boy running was one of the best parts. As a kid growing up I would dream of being in a world cup scoring the winning try for the All Blacks for New Zealand. I understood the entire preformance & it was AMAZING! The Director captured the true special nature in the opening ceremony & the timing of the preformances were insyc & on time just as the All Blacks did to France in the Final : Boooooooooooooommm!!!!
KiwiKid275 6 days ago
@16MattC I don't hear anyone laughing you better just pray for clear skies not grey
13Kreator 2 months ago
@16MattC bro if it want for us kiwis the world cup wouldn't of happend so shut the fuck up and appreciate the sounds of new zealand.
onlinegamer7 1 month ago
@16MattC new zealand is a nation which all we care about is rugby, who cares if our opening ceremony was ok(which it was amasing) the atmosphere created last year was unreal your probably just jelous
MrFunymonkey 1 month ago
@16MattC I'm predicting grey overcast skies and One Direction singing the national anthem for the 2012 Olympics
13Kreator 2 weeks ago
thumbs up for new zealand
jayden8064 3 months ago
This is awesome. New Zealand should host the next commonwealth games. Australia hosted it before and their opening ceremony doesn't even match this, this is far better.
greyfoxau 4 months ago 9
@greyfoxau Nah might have another hiccup with public transportation again. lol
missownz 3 months ago 2
that light effects are crazy as
DemonOfDisturbed 4 months ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE
NaeeanFaletui 4 months ago
that try that little dude made was a freaking cheat
imgonnakillyoo 4 months ago
@imgonnakillyoo I think that was the whole idea being his own imaginary game so he made the rules?
missownz 4 months ago 3
Guys can anyone tell me the name of the music that sounds when the teams take the field as the maori guys are blowing the horns ? thanks
aeropato 4 months ago
@aeropato Are you referring to the World in Union song by Hayley Westenra?
missownz 4 months ago
@missownz no, no... you know when the maori guys blow the horns and the teams take the field ? That music I mean, it sounds epic, its not World in union... Thks
aeropato 4 months ago
@aeropato I think you mean "My Lion" by Tiki Taane (feat Optimus Gryme)
Kerokat1213 3 months ago
@Kerokat1213 Not at all, but thanks 4 trying, cheers
aeropato 3 months ago
песни бы ещё пели!=DD
petry44o 4 months ago
@petry44o понятия не имею, о чем вы говорите
missownz 3 months ago
@missownz нуу, было бы круто, мюзикл про мечту чувачка.
petry44o 3 months ago
@petry44o Интересный.
missownz 3 months ago
respect from the USA
rugbyplayer23430 4 months ago
აუ უძალიანმაგრესია,საღოლ.
MyTbilisi 4 months ago
@MyTbilisi ???
missownz 4 months ago
PROUD TO BE A NEW ZEALANDER
MsUpee 4 months ago 2
Who could possibly 'dislike' this video?? Thumbs up if you agree...
pbur0801 4 months ago
when i see this video it makes me cry because im in australia and it reminds me of our country new zealand and how beautiful our lord jesus has blessed us with such a beautiful people and country... i wana go home :-(
nice1nz 4 months ago 2
omg amazing! euro seems awesome..
Carrotss101 4 months ago
Yes, Mexico's Snakes didn't clasify. Yes, the RWC isn't transmiting here in Mexico. But, who cares of all that when such a perfect game is in World Cup! We, the Mexican Rugby fans are proud of you! GO NZL!
55Beatles 5 months ago 4
What's the song played when the boy is going through the Gladiators? It's amazing
Sniffysmyboy 5 months ago
@Sniffysmyboy - Heart of a lion by Tiki Taane...i think
hrrt1 4 months ago
@Sniffysmyboy the answer is on the vid itself, as soon as the song plays. Cheers!
missownz 4 months ago
@missownz It wasn't when I asked lol
Sniffysmyboy 4 months ago
@Sniffysmyboy yes I know. lol =0)
missownz 4 months ago
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PremiershipRugby 5 months ago
Proud to be a Nz
chan109xxx 5 months ago
Absolutely stunning, very proud of you NZ. Kia Kaha Christchurch <3
111cazza 5 months ago 2
Awesome choreography
JTB69 5 months ago
lovely
belauidid 5 months ago in playlist Barbreen world cup rugby choir at opening ceremonies
Go the ALL BLACKS and any other team that vs Australia
2wheels4life123 5 months ago 2
Don't know if anybody else knows but that kid ethan his dad was killed in the February earthquake
2wheels4life123 5 months ago 3
@2wheels4life123 That's funny consider his Dad was interviewed in response to Jonah Lomu being admitted to hospital after the RWC Opening Ceremony???
missownz 4 months ago 5
Beautiful opening ceremony, NZ you are a credit to the ROW. great passion and story telling. I really love World in Union but this would not reach the mark for me. Come on Ireland
ballyb08 5 months ago
i like the begining of it wth the lil guy playing & dodging the guys
Shaye275DSF 5 months ago
World in Union does represent the spirit of the Rugby World Cup better than any other song, well done Haley Westerna from all of NZ's Rugby playing brothers in the Northern Hemisphere :)
stuartpentney213 5 months ago 2
@stuartpentney213 Just FYI, Hayley Westenra wasn't at the opening ceremony. She sings the version on the official RWC 2011 album only but I liked this version better. Don't get me wrong, I love Hayley cos she's a beautiful singer in her own right. This version of World in Union at the opening ceremony is sung by Ria Hall feat. Evander Folau.
missownz 5 months ago
@stuartpentney213 Just FYI, Hayley Westenra wasn't at the opening ceremony. She sings the version on the official RWC 2011 album only but I liked this version better. Don't get me wrong, I love Hayley cos she's a beautiful singer in her own right. This version of World in Union at the opening ceremony is sung by Ria Hall feat. Evander Folau.
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz Hayley is singing World in Union at the closing ceremony
rynerich 5 months ago
@rynerich Awesome! That sounds good but how do you know this?
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz Yes Hayley was on TV to announce it. Hayley and Will Martin will also be singing the national anthems. Hayley will sing the NZ anthem assuming of course that NZ makes the final.
8 Aug 2011 "Rugby New Zealand 2011 today confirmed that New Zealand performers Hayley Westenra and Will Martin will sing the anthems at the Final on October 23, and four other soloists will be confirmed to perform the anthems at the two semi-finals on October 15 and 16"
rynerich 5 months ago
@rynerich Also the semi final artists have also been announced as Elizabeth Marvelly, Nick Afoa, Ainslie Allen and Jonathan Leamalu
rynerich 5 months ago
Loving the videos hope you will do the closing ceromony. Best of luck to the All Blacks and the rest of the countries playing
stuartpentney213 5 months ago
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stuartpentney213 5 months ago
Awesome opening ceremony . The only down fall of watching this ceremony is the TWO THAT ARE COMMENTATING . If they had keep their mouth shut it would be better!
throughitallnz 5 months ago
Bet that kid shit himself at the start... Ahh well, he did well afterwards. Great opening, great tournament, God defend New Zealand!
LordSpuggy 5 months ago
Is that Haley Westerna
Mattyma1998 5 months ago
@Mattyma1998 where? If you're talking about this version of the World in Union - no. It is Ria Hall ft. Evander Folau.
missownz 5 months ago
Go All Blacks!!!!
NPBrit 5 months ago
Proud to be a kiwi girl :) beautiful ceremony, and a great win by Ireland against our aussie brothers lastnight! GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!!!!
alvawaana 5 months ago 3
Amazing show NZ. Here's to a good tournament! From Wales :)
VivaLaMattStyle 5 months ago 2
Respect from Ireland, amazing opening to an amazing tournament :)
MexicanDwarf 5 months ago 15
@MexicanDwarf thanx and an awesome win against the Aussies last night 15-6. Must say, intense but impressive to watch. ;D
missownz 5 months ago 3
@MexicanDwarf მაგარია არა .
MyTbilisi 4 months ago
only one word: WOW !
Hangdt2490 5 months ago
Great show NZ, greetings from England.
ps couldn't help but have a sly laugh at you're neighbours yesterday lmoa.
ALBIONTYKE 5 months ago 3
@ALBIONTYKE haha ! like totally ! haha
shame on them ! hehe x
lanualiifaalogo91 5 months ago
what a great show !!!!!!!!
backroomcircus 5 months ago
prod to be a kiwi
GameBuildingStudios 5 months ago
A lot of people are asking for the names of all the songs! can any one help any of us out!?
KurruptCA 5 months ago
anyone know song from 3.50 - 6.00
levi1169 5 months ago
@levi1169 Orchestral arrangement by Victoria Kelly. Performed by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
missownz 5 months ago
Well done our kiwi brothers and sisters!
jcw3032 5 months ago
OMG I JUST FINISHED SEEING NZ VS JAPAN AND NZL WON 83-7? WAIT A SEC..... YHA WTH 13 TRYS AND 9 CONVERSIONS
DanCatOurWorld 5 months ago 2
LOL 9:13 check it out
happylittlechick 5 months ago
@happylittlechick lol he's a well known old man too
missownz 5 months ago
does anyone know the song from 'the prize'! 03.50 - 06.00 this is a inspirational song
levi1169 5 months ago
@levi1169 Orchestral arrangement by Victoria Kelly. Performed by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
missownz 5 months ago
does anyone know the song from 'the prize'! 03.50 - 06.00
levi1169 5 months ago
The best ball game invented no doubt about it.
seangrie8 5 months ago
Awesome, As expected from our fellas in NZ. But why didnt Lomo have his 95 kit on??? Instead the funny cool cat suit.
debeerpaul 5 months ago
i'm not sure about the ending to world in union, to me the other female singers spoil a great song, but that's might view and doesn't spoil the great opening to the games
markusgl1 5 months ago
The World in Union rendition really make you wona come to NZ! :D
dakotatreacy101 5 months ago
I met this little fullah the next morning he is so awesome abit shy when i asked for him to sign the news paper article but so kool his parents are awesome also did new zealand proud little man..i got to hold that ball too.
MeloTui 5 months ago
Beautiful, watching this makes me even more proud to be a Kiwi/nzlander :)
Ria hall sang the world union song so beaautful <3 GO ALLBLACKS!
GeelahFierce 5 months ago
0:45 "woo! I scored my first try! Dad, Dad! Did you see... oh shit."
habudabuda 5 months ago
JONAH LOMU 4EVA!!!!!
SupaSaiyajinNaruto 5 months ago
nz really celebrated the unique culture of nz. its not only pakeha and maori living here but we also remember the increasing population of the pacific, the diffrent shapes and sizes that make nz a great country.
PaeaLesley 5 months ago
can sombody tell me the music name from 01:00 to 03:00 end this 1 from 03:15 to 03:50
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988 First song see 0:49 for answer.
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz thanx broo
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@missownz end second 1 you now?
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988 an orchestra and helicopter?? I don't know. Are you for real with this question man??
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz ye i heare this soundrek in som movie i cant remember :( 03:15 to 03:50
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988 Orchestral arrangement by Victoria Kelly. Performed by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz i cant find((
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988 Don't know what you mean, what are you trying to find?? Your question is answered.
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz i wont music from 03:15 to 03:50 not from 03:50 to 06:00
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988 oh don't know mate. I know that it is an orchestral arrangement which was most probably from the abovenamed APO. Don't know.
missownz 5 months ago
@missownz ok
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
@SuperEDUARD1988
1:00 - 3:00 is Tiki taane 'My Lion'
rydudz 5 months ago
why do they all have ipods in?
temaskell08 5 months ago
dam beautiful
aloivake 5 months ago
Thank you so much for posting this. Could not find it anywhere else.
Proud to be a Kiwi!
hjohnmunro 5 months ago
thumbs up if you were there
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kaleemdecent 5 months ago
ria and all the maori chicks are hot..
marcus1winter 5 months ago 19
sonny bill how dare your t shirt leave your body stop it don't ever do that again other wise that's it, its over for you!
mzfatd 5 months ago
AMAZING
SuperEDUARD1988 5 months ago
New Zealand
619jni 5 months ago
Ethan goes on my bus lol
planBsk8x 5 months ago
it was good, but nothing compares to the Beijing Olympic opening ceremony
!! :)
animal934 5 months ago
This gives me goosebumps! After seeing this I don't care who wins the cup because we're all here for this amazing journey to Eden Park in this brilliant sport!
lauren311295 5 months ago
Love Tiki's song,so sick
87DKing 5 months ago
Beautiful Effects,and story well told. So proud to be apart of this country. Maori people are unique because of their Language,nature,and the Haka. This is how NZ is identified around the world.
TheHangarau1 5 months ago in playlist Rugby World Cup 2011
@ak47popper I'm glad you belong to an ethnic group that has PHD's, 6 packs of abs and have never been to the doctor before......coz I.ve never met anyone from the "head stuck right up their own arse" clan before
tokoregz 5 months ago
HEY!! I SEE MONA!! HI MONA!!!! HEHEHEHE!! ITS ME J.D hahaha
davja298 5 months ago
What I find funny is the camera-man who had to run to capture all of the first scene with the little boy. That camera-man did a great job keeping up with him, he must be fit :P
pgndpbfoalyf 5 months ago
@pgndpbfoalyf must have been 1 of those sky cameramen who went through that vigorous training haha
wairakei 5 months ago in playlist More videos from missownz
@pgndpbfoalyf Must have been a referee before this?! lol
missownz 5 months ago
HARD THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST OPENING EVER MEAN AZ CHURR
RDEMON64 5 months ago
GLADIATORZ!!!! we did well my fellow warriors ! see you on the battle field next time !
MusikOPz 5 months ago
@MusikOPz Haha yeah it was so much fun being a Gladiator!! There wasn't even 100 of us their
MrShanzii 5 months ago
Love this, This RWC has made me soo proud to be a kiwi.
Dleef100 5 months ago
that boys my friend lol
mrcheesebob1 5 months ago
LOVE IT ! , ima proud newzealander :) ...xx such an epic experience ! cute lil boy hehee
Leionala 5 months ago
Awww at that little boy Ethan. He's adorable; he must be so proud to do that for our country :')
thevampirediariesftw 5 months ago in playlist More videos from missownz
Open Ceremony was gra8..the world sez you NZ..Well done..most the haka and the All Blacks team people wants to see tat..Some they dont know wheres NZ? But this is were they can see us..the RWC..They relised and inlove what people and the land is..GOOD TO BE A NZERS...:)
CatMomo99 5 months ago
so glad i am a maori born n breed kiwi girl i wouldn't want to be anything else thank god for that amen
mzfatd 5 months ago
Ria Hall is amazing.. beautiful and a great representative of wahine everywhere. :) My friend's husband is one of the log drummers around 8:35 or so. :)
jcprotea 5 months ago
yeyah IM PROUD TO BE A NZDER!!!! GO THE ALL BLACKS!!!
emajinz 5 months ago
OMG....the opening is AMAZing....!!!!! well done to whoever created it....you and the performers did NZ proud...had a few tears watching that.....SUPERB!!!!!!
Ngapuhi1234 5 months ago
i want to marry ria hall... wait u know actually after watching this i want to marry the entire nation of new zealand haha
just wanna say amazing job kiwis!! from your friendly neighborhood half fijian half black guy :D
Holmes1216 5 months ago
Cracking up at the Cook Islands drummers. I've never seen a pate hit so lightly? LOL
ttiria 5 months ago
Congrats NZ. Excellent ceremony!
lmp0812 5 months ago
The boy is Ethan Bai, who is a Year 8 boy at Berkley Middle School in Hamilton - go the Tron!
Katgirl004 5 months ago
Wow. Just Wow. and i don't even like rugby.
wleppard 5 months ago
she looks and sounds like an angel o.o
DaryanTee 5 months ago
MY LION (RWC Remix) was written by Tiki Taane & Optimus Gryme. Orchestral arrangement by Victoria Kelly. Performed by The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
MY LION (RWC Remix) will be available in October on Tiki Taane's repackaged #1 album "In The World of Light".
tikidub 5 months ago
@tikidub thanks Tiki
missownz 5 months ago
I wasn't to keen on this version of World in Union, but my kids loved it. They could feel the rhythm/ beat from it straight away! They were dancing hard! afterwards, I played the haley westernra version, but wanted the new version. Well done composers you really did think about younger generation with this one! It has grown on me after replaying 10 times!!
RPSStudio66 5 months ago
If this was a football world cup it would get more that 1m views! Football= played by thugs, sport for gentlemen. Rugby= sport for thugs played b Gentlemens! remember this!!
lukasirwanto 5 months ago
@lukasirwanto
not really. Spanish, Brazillian and MANY other countries play football and aren't thugs, many people in the UK play it who aren't thugs. I can think of very few people who I've played with who could be described as a thug, stop stereotyping.
RDprodx 5 months ago
Ria Hall - Awesome job hun. and you looked beautiful too :)
daynam15 5 months ago
Loma = Morphious.
xXLudzXx 5 months ago
2:47 is that blood on that guys leg?
MadCowpat 5 months ago
@MadCowpat hey i was one of the performers and some of us had fake blood and dat haha. we had mud every where so i looked like we were actually playing a game lol
SuperJoeblack1 5 months ago
score for chch, love it :-)
lissiet22 5 months ago 2
The most amazing Moment of the Opening Ceremony
davidatkinsfan 5 months ago
Just brilliant, gonna be a fantastic tournament for NZ to enjoy, looking forward for the final between wallabies and the all black
xbydmxxyd 5 months ago
Absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!! This kid was the man!
NyT3T3rr0rz 5 months ago
Lomu's dancing is pretty damn hilarious....hes looks so awkward haha
JamieCFurbo 5 months ago 2
Great stuff to see - a rare event!
NZrukus 5 months ago
OMG ria! is amazing and she is MAORI auuuu yeeeehhh hahaha
MissL041 5 months ago
KICK AND CLAP BRIGADE......
GanEdenAustralia 5 months ago
@missownz ok thanks for the help :)
DbirdmanW 5 months ago
Congrats New Zealand on a Fantastic Opening Ceremony, World Class and as good as any ive seen anywhere else. And what a wonderful voice from that girl who sings "World In Union"
fustyans 5 months ago 23
@fustyans yes the singer was Ria Hall. She has an incredible voice and some of her vids are on YouTube.
missownz 5 months ago 5
Thank god we didnt have to listen to this stupid bitch in Australia.
Antifaith29 5 months ago
I see alot of my friends hahahahaha SOOOOO COOL :D
shot Richie and Thom for helping with the choreography and the night you guys done AWESOME