Disrespectful? Ireland fans' musical reaction to the haka causes a stir
Midway through the All Blacks’ haka, a group of Ireland fans overpowered the noise emanating from the New Zealand squad with ‘The Fields of Athenry’ – an Irish folk song often belted out at sporting events.
A similar instance occurred during the Rugby World Cup back in 2019 when the sides faced off in a quarter-final.
The moment sparked debate online with some calling it disrespectful to the New Zealanders, while others saw it as a good show of competition.
Lads, I want to hear the Haka with silence like it used to be. We’re supposed to be some of the most respectful fans in the world and there we are chiming in with ‘Athenry’. I’m not into it. #IREvNZL #AutumnNationsSeries
— Denise Harding (@DeniseHRocks) November 13, 2021
Fields of Athenry being roared as The Haka finishes up
Nod of respect from TJ Perenara at the end
LET'S GO!!!
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) November 13, 2021