Disrespectful? Ireland fans' musical reaction to the haka causes a stir

Irish fans did the exact same thing during the haka at the RWC. Anyone know why it wasnt an issue then? Hope is this possibly disrespectful? Fields of Athenry is part of our culture just as the Haka is part of NZs. Irish people love the haka and I for one think is a great part of rugby culture but when I am watching Ireland play I will always sing FOA as it is almost like a haka for us because it is a song about the great famine and something that fills us full of vim, vigour and pride too. Just appreciate the atmosphere for what it is I say.

who said the other team aren't allowed to do anything?

Oh goodie! We do declare a "Self righteous Friday" round now and then, to cleanse our sorry souls ... poking fun is prohibited along with laughing and even smiling, and sanctimony is highly prized. You would thoroughly enjoy those nights I'm sure.

Sounds petty and vindictive.

It's not a challenge, it's a branding exercise.

@EFF The crowd was not responding to the Haka challenge. They didn't even listen to it, or attempt to understand it is a challenge. All they tried to do is drown it out with noise. The time for response is AFTER you've listened, understood and accepted the challenge. Ignorant, rude and disrespectful to do otherwise.

@Pete Samu Time you learned some cultural sensitivity and understand that the Haka is a challenge. A challenge to be listened too with respect and politeness. Then people are free respond to it after the challenge has been issued and accepted. Understood correctly the Haka does not provide any psychological advantage to the ABs. To just attempt to drown it out while being delivered with crowd singing is rude, ignorant, disrepectful and cowardly imo :thumbup:

This isnt comming from the All Blacks you drop kick.

Mate, agreed. You get the sense of entitlement. You get the sense that the Haka has become a theatrical drama and a marketing tool. What hometown wants to allow the opposition a free psychological edge?

Haha. Nice comment. That's OK though. The ABs lose twice and the entire Kiwi fandom calling for heads to roll and mass changes needed. Panic sets in, excuses start. The kiwis hate losing fair and square haha.

“ we have a long tradition of booing Their Quade Cooper whatever he does. ….even after he became civilised”. Because beer bogans booing for fun for a decade is civilised?

Yep, agree. Respect was clearly displayed when Kiwis were taking shots at goal. Ireland and N.Z. put on a great display of rugby !

Can see no problem with the Irish "response". Are the Kiwis the only ones with a right to intimidate prior to contest ?

I don't think she was "upset" on our behalf mate. It was a request. I think some spectators just want to hear it. It might be their first (last, only) time seeing it live and they don't want it ruined (as they see it) by others. Personally, I have long wanted the ABs to only perform a haka occasionally. Less is more. If certain countries' fans are upset then maybe don't perform it.

I agree it wasn’t disrespectful, and I’m sure the ABs and most Kiwi’s feel the same. This is a media beat up for clicks. You’re warm up comment is weird. You don’t honestly think that amount of activity would register for them and actually give a tangible advantage? I could just as easily say it tires them out and gives an unfair advantage to the opposition, couldn’t I? Neither of us actually have any evidence or proof, it’s simply opinion.

At our pub, where there are many ex-pat New Zealanders (on weekend parole ... that sort of thing :stoked: ) we have a long tradition of booing Their Quade Cooper whatever he does. It continues still, even after he became civilised. People have been bullied from time to time if they are caught failing to Boo! and required to shout the dobber and his mates. :laughing:

One team? Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand. Increasingly theatrical? they are doing a haka in the manner in which haka is performed. Not sure why your so triggered

Calm down cupcake. No one is claiming the AB's are above the rules of rugby. How you relate this to the laws of rugby is a bit of a head-scratcher. This article is not written by a New Zealander, those that voice disapproval were not New Zealanders, so stop being outraged by ignorant people that are being outraged on behalf of the All Blacks.

Disrespectful my arse - it just adds to the spectacle. Every time a Kiwi lined up to take a penalty you could have heard a pen drop in the crowd of 51,000. Now that's respect. Ireland have great respect for the Kiwis and always have. If anything - we have learnt from the All Blacks. Bring on the series next year! Should be a pulsating event!

Ireland playing at home with crowd responding to the challenge…no issue here.