Look at the Munsters players while their kiwis did the haka. They were pumped as fuck…..what a feeling they felt at that moment.

Awesome too see four former countrymen stand and deliver the haka too there former team mates and how well it was received by the All Blacks way too go Doug and the boys

Nearly 14 years later and still get goosebumps watching this. Before the match I was definitely worried NZ would rip Munster apart. But this was an absolute declaration of war and we got a cracking game of rugby. Munster might be struggling for form at the minute but the recent defeat of the 'Boks in Cork shows that the Munster brand of being giant slayers has never gone away.

Just something I noticed - when Munster's NZ contingent break off to do the haka, the whole Munster squad (apparently instinctively) takes a couple of steps forward as well, staying tight behind them. A very "we're here with you" sort of moment that I really love about this sport

As a proud Leinster and Ireland man this is just spine tingling stuff from Munster. Absolute awesome Haka.

God almighty, that game was nearly 7 years ago, I've just watched it now and the hairs on my body were all up. Amazing.

The Munster crowd is outstanding, the stand in complete silence for the haka, and than for the conversion. What an amazing rugby city !

The fact that Paul Warwick never got to play international rugby is a fucking tragedy.

The silence of the crowd is deafening

WOW, great respect for the Munster crowd... I would be proud to be part of that crowd. From South Africa

I'm Irish by birth, but I'm Munster by the grace of God :) lol Best game of rugby I've seen from an Irish team vs a Southern Hemisphere team when it happened. And this was a 2nd or 3rd string Munster team, as our Irish international players couldn't play as they had represented Ireland vs New Zealand a few days before. There was no Ronan O'Gara in the Munster team that played this game.

i'll never forget that atmosphere there that night! just like i'll never forget that final 3 minutes!

I'm a Kiwi, and what an epic moment that was, and what a brilliant game. Definitely agree on more of this! The crowd is stunning.

You can't beat the Irish fans, some respect.

Fair play to the 4 lads in Munster for doing the haka unbelievable and amazing. And the complete silence during NZ's haka was amazing. Absolutely amazing and a great game :) Really makes me proud to be Irish..

i love the way the entire stadium stayed so quiet. a testiment to the discipline of the fans.

Pretty much sums up why rugby is the best sport in the world! Awesome show from the Munster fans and their Kiwi contingent! Peace

Brings a tear to the eye that does. Beautiful spectacle!

I've been to Thormond twice, been on the losing side twice(including the miracle game), been in awe of one of the greatest atmospheres in rugby (whether fiercely LOUD or deathly silent) and been very very drunk around the stadium. With the Heineken cup draw putting Munster and Gloucester together again, i'll be back this season!

I got to see this in person, it will always be the most incredible match I will see in my life.

That muster didn't send shivers down my spine it sent tears of emotion 😢 love it

makes me so proud to be a kiwi, no matter where we are in the world we will always represent our HOMELAND. This always brings a tear to my eye and make my heart skip a beat xo

NOTHING sends shivers like a full All Black Haka! All kudos to the Munster Kiwis though!

I was there that nite. something I will never ever forget! fair play to the 4 boys for doing it first! Incredible atmosphere. Best ever and Ive been to a fair few matches in Limerick and this beat all! Only got ticket the nite before and it wasnt one i was ever going to turn down, esp knowing Paul Warwick and watching him playing there

One of the best games of rugby played on Irish soil. a credit to both teams.

You never really experience the haka unless you face up to it on the pitch and I've had the honour and priviledge to face the haka and by god does it give you goosebumps and you feel like doing the same to answer the challenge thrown down to you! I wish nearly every team did thier traditional war dance to go up against the haka and to shown that they will not back down like what munster did! Haka best challege to be ever laid down by anyone!

Fair play to the Munster New Zealand players for doing what they did, unbelievable experience, shows real commitment to the Munster cause, Munster men for life. Playing against their national side and to do that, LEGENDS :)

WHAT A GAME. This was just one sporting event I'll never forget, great build up to the game, brilliant atmosphere before hand with the haka's and the quality of rugby was outstanding. if only Munster had won.

Fans with such respect means to me they are part of a very Great People

I was in Thomond Park that night. Never forget the atmosphere. You could cut the tension with a knife. The roar from the crowd after the two hakas was blood curdling, it made the hairs stand on the back of my neck and then I knew that we were going to give NZ a right rattle that night. What a pity it was fussPoite who did the reffing. He loves to be centre stage...So proud to be a Munster rugby supporter. Bottomline is respect for your opponent, look then straight in the eye and give it your best shot

Man just to see the thier own brothers come out on them was very applauding and they diserve every moment of it. Makes islanders like my self very proud. I love my rugby nation!!!

I have so much respect for the Irish (the Munster crowd in particular). The respect that they showed the Kiwis on that day was tremendous! On behalf of NZ, we love our Irish brothers!

this was apart of the 30th year anniversary of when Munster beat New Zealand in '78! I remember this game like it was yesterday, i was lucky enough to get a ticket, we dominated them up until the final half hour! would have been great if munster had won but with 1 point in the difference, i feel that it was a game well played!

i got so many shivers down my spine i nearly burst out crying

It was also one of the most passionate games ever in Ireland with NZ only just shading it with 4 minutes left... Outstanding!

Donnacha Ryan at 1.30 is just fucking class. Ready to rip them assunder

Seeing that haka done by Munster was so kick ass!!!! It makes me extremely proud to be from Munster and amensly proud to be Irish !!!!!!

That was something special alright, I love how the crowd got behind the munster hake and were respectfully quite during the ab haka, ... very special, only ever seen that at home

I'm English living and Limerick and I was absolutely gunning for Munster that night. You'd have to be dead not to have some kind of response to those 2 Haka's. Great stuff and by far the best match that NZ had on that Euro Tour

We really need to see Bundee, James, Jamison, and Joey lining up for a haka against the All Blacks next time Ireland play against the AB's!

I remember that night in Limerick. Half the city had the following day off work. Tickets were impossible to come by, and everyone was out in the city in the off-chance they would run into the teams. Unbelievable atmosphere. Other than the two Heineken Cup wins, maybe the most buzz around Limerick City in the entire decade.

Us irish love the all blacks but this was so special and still gives ya chills to see the Munster players behind their kiwi teammates wow

The mutual respect between the greatest country ever to pick up the oval ball and one of the proudest club sides ever to play the game is here for all to see. Thomond Park shows this respect to whoever the opposing team may be, but on this day in particular the respect given not just to the All Black team we faced, but to the history of New Zealand Rugby, made me very proud to be a Munster supporter. It was a privilege to watch the All Blacks...and we came very close to beating them !

i love that another team picked up there nuts and actually challenged the haka instead of whinging about it :) good on ya! so much respect. THIS IS WHAT NZ WANTS TO SEE

If that doesn't send shivers down your spine then nothing will..... Excellent

Loving this clip... The Haka was made out of mans Fear of Death or being caught while hiding. It basically signals before I die "This is what I have to say" This is the way the AB's roll, when the few step forward to Haka it had neutralized something for Munster. When Munster did the Haka the AB's were in fear of the few, they were loose in there approach to much moment to high in there there stance. The Kaia (Leader of the Haka) didn't ready the team.. The Leader of the AB's Haka was only focused on the middle of Munster wall of red Jerseys not the side's a sign of weakness. Best tips for responding to the Haka, Stand together bind tight, maintain eye contact this so important.. don't move, don't spit, keep your heads still and focus while maintaining eye contact and the most important thing never smile this will bring you to your end. AB's are looking for weaknesses. A few kiwis stepped forward to do the Haka this was enough to unsettle the AB's they saw the Heart. I'm a Kiwi and I love AB's and the Kiwi's but I enjoy watching the little guy stepping it up. Loving the Irish great people they love to laugh and I like to blow shit up. I know this is a Scottish reference but it was a Brave Heart moment. As we say in New Zealand, Ireland you have lot of apple boi. Go the Irish!

The days when Munster where the leading force in Irish and European Rugby and New Zealand were just about to take off and dominant World rugby with 2 World Cups in a row. 🏆🏉

What a great moment in sport

die hard springboks fan here THIS WAS AMAZING

Best challenge to the haka there's aver been

is that doug howlett at 0:24? And I have to say, apart from the always expected good quality matches the All-Blacks play, I always enjoy watching the Haka

@nephu2 Rua is so badly missed ... we ALL wish he was still here now playing for us.. one of the best.. he is a great great man, and all Munster fans love him a great deal.

4:10 Another Munster man taken far too early. Motor-Neurone has to be one of the worst diseases out there. R.I.P Paul Darbyshire.

Juste. Beautiful

MAATE ! NOTHING GETS THE GITTERS FLUTTERING LIKE THE COMMON GROUND WE RUGBY FANS SHARE ! AND THAT'S RESPECT ! LIKE NO OTHER SPORT !

@kezlouise I only watched it on tv and i still got shivers... being there must have been fantastic...i watch this video to get myself going....its so respectful and passionate which makes rugby the worlds best sport

still heartbreaking!

Superb way to deal with the All Black Haka: complete silence.

Just been announced today March 16 that Munster will play Australia in November 2010

and we will be happy to welcome you back Richthepirate enjoy yourself in Limerick

Brilliant 👏 should have more views

Really great vid.

Time to get into the groove for tomorrows game

Best game I think I ever saw, even though we lost!

Bring back midweek games...

Makes me proud to be Irish to see such respect. Unlike those across the Irish sea singing swing low over the top of the Haka. Doesn't surprise me though 😑

Its only in our beutifull game can such an incident of pure theatre take place. As a London based Scarlet I loved the Munster Haka challenge at the time and I defy anyone to say it is not a magical moment now and will be talked about in rugby folklaw for generations to come.

Who is the guy at 0:27 with the 'stache? He looks like a mad maxx villain. So badass.

They played munster on their European tour that year because it was 30 years since they had played them before ( a game which Munster won ). Also it was Munsters first game in a newly refurbished stadium. remember watching it that night, think it was a midweek game. Super game , Munster nearly bet them again, and half the munster team were away with the irish national side. think there was just 1 point in it in the end

im not a big rugby fan but after watchin this game my intrest definitly increased and i`d say irish sporting moment of 08

@PerfectRoast its so much more enjoyable when its heard as well. if i had a few more pennies id be joinin u kiwis for the RWC, lets hope we see each other in the final!!!

@MrTighe2009 it was zero of Ireland vs New Zealand. This was a mostly second string munster team as there irish players were on international duty and therfore unable to play there were images of them in the crowd watching!

With Doug Howlett, who were the other 3 that performed the haka with him? Were they former all blacks as well.

Rugby fans are the best Total Total Respect

was at the match! during the all blacks haka you could have heard a pin drop! epic!

Damn, New Zealanders are so bad ass.

in my humble opinion this is the greatest Haka, followed by the one for Axl.

i am a kiwi and i love munster rugby. Kiwis need to learn a lesson from these guys. passion and respect. These supporters were so quiet when goals were getting kicked that you could hear the crickets and the wind.

Do you act in any movies that don't have Lethal Weapon in the title?

That was class!

the silence offered by the munster crowd for the nz haka and the conversion attempt was stunning.

Amazing Haka for New Zealand!❤️

Honestly this the greatest haka

Best thing the Munster fans have done is drinking all the beer in Beziers in France after Munster beat them in the Heiniken Cup. CMON MUNSTER

If that doesn’t raise you as a rugby follower nothing will 👏🏻👊👍

I don't understand, can somebody please explain? Why did that orange/red team do a haka? Are they also from New Zealand?

One of the most epic things ever!! Ohh and the guy at 1:43 looks a lot like sonny parker.

As a Leinster man, I honestly don't remember the All Blacks Haka, but I remember the Munster Haka, don't think I'll ever forget it.

amazing moment in Irish rugby history

Truly happy this happened in my lifetime!

why does it say only try scored against nz during the tour to europe in 08 when the score is already 14 mun 10 nz?

is dara o'briain commentating?

Never ever underestimate the resilience of the Irish People. I'm love my Fuckin' Country.

love for Munster, most exciting province, along with Connaught

hard to believe 4 aib league players playin 4 munster wit that performance, epic!

Thats what Munster is all about, Respect for the oponents because they know they are in for a battle. Love Munster

A lot of people don't like Munster. But there is no other stadium on earth where that would have happened - passion for their own and respect for others, in equal measure. Outstanding.

Woild be good yo see that more often

Beautifull boys .aotearoa is in the blood no mater were we live ...

I've yet to see something similar to that happen again! We should have the NZ team over more often to play Munster!