Wednesday, November 17, 2010

More from 2010 Ambassador Shield Rugby Match

Here's some video from the match. If I do say so myself, I think I did a pretty good job of capturing how the game is played. I came close to being run over on one of the New Zealand's teams drive but was able to scramble out of the way. I also think the lifts are very cool.

1 comment:

Arthur Schenck said...

Well, to do my part: Those "lifts" are part of what's called a line-out. When they all form a sort of huddle during play, it's called a scrum.

A couple cultural things: It's now customary at international sporting events to sing the New Zealand national anthem ("God Defend New Zealand") first in Maori, then in English. It's inappropriate to jump up at the end of a haka—these guys did it correctly, of course, but when Americans imitate it, they often leap up.

Oh, one more thing: The Rugby World Cup will be held in New Zealand next year. You want to reserve the guest bedroom? ;-)