Haka - Fair or not

[Rossie11]

Id agree with Dinny. Its fine between 2 teams who perform it.

The rugby world give in to them and disrespect for the Haka can be an acceptable excuse for an early flair up.
Aussie Willie Mason got busted few years ago for smiling during it.

England formed a circle in the rugby league last week and they were screaming "disrespect".

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Id agree with Dinny. Its fine between 2 teams who perform it.

The rugby world give in to them and disrespect for the Haka can be an acceptable excuse for an early flair up.
Aussie Willie Mason got busted few years ago for smiling during it.

England formed a circle in the rugby league last week and they were screaming "disrespect".

He did a bit more than smile to be fair

[Gnevin]

By the way, did anyone hear that the Springboks are changing their crest as they felt the "Springbok" had become a sympbol of the aparthied culture and they want to make the King Protea flower the teams crest.

Were did you hear this ?  Would be strange considering President Nelson Mandela intervened himself for them not to change the name

[Rossie11]

He did a bit more than smile to be fair

Maybe but still didnt justify the reaction.

[Denn Forever]

Didn't see this but I am confused about what this thread is about?

The Haka as I understand it was a tactic to intimidate a rival group.  Hence it serve it purpose. 

Spectators should respect as the would an anthem.  Opposition players should if the can ignore it.  The New Zealand Rugby League team were a bit put out when the opposition did not show it respect.  Boo Hoo.

In order to decrease its potential for hyping the NZ too much at the start of a game,  maybe allow a minute or two before starting the game.

[sammymaguire]

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2008/1119/munster_nz_tv_av.html

[Main Street]

A New Zealand rugby game isn't anything without the Haka

NZ rugby is nothing without the Haka 

did I say that?

You tell me, I asked first

[Denn Forever]

Who here is bored by the haka.  why must we respectfully stand for it? oh yes great and most powerful NZ we would like  roll over before you. and please be gentle.

[JimStynes]

Cringes me out. They seem to do a haka for the opening of an envelope these days too.

[square_ball]

Overrated nonsense. If they have to do it then it should be for home games only in New Zealand and that's its.

[Taylor]

Used to think it was great but it has become so frequent now it means feck all to most people.

Today, if another country introduced some pre game ritual that made the opposition stand and face it would it be allowed?

[Milltown Row2]

Used to think it was great but it has become so frequent now it means feck all to most people.

Today, if another country introduced some pre game ritual that made the opposition stand and face it would it be allowed?

If your local rivals started a prematch dance you'd laugh your head off, anyone that gets intimidated by that needs their heads looked at!

[johnnycool]

Haka

Ireland and Farrell have it sorted.

[Applesisapples]

I love the haka,it changes with the guy leading it and also with the occasion it is a sign off respect as well as a challenge. I saw one live once in Jury's Ballsbridge, impressive up close.

[Pub Bore]

Used to love it, but it's now lost any effect it once had.  Pointless sideshow, and goes on far too long.