You won't believe this story about New Zealand rugby legend Jerry Collins

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2 жыл бұрын

USA rugby player Ryan Matayas tells the incredible story about how he got involved with New Zealand rugby legend Jerry Collins when he played rugby in Wales.
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@vanu_studios 2 жыл бұрын

When a Samoan calls you "uso'', you're invited to the hang out hehe awesome stories of a great legend.

@Nineteenseventy2 2 жыл бұрын

Had met Jerry Collins several times while living in Wellington, Always a polite and humble guy. Best time was after the 7's in 2006 (If I remember correctly) Was at a bar on Courtney place having a few beers with my good friend Baz his wife and mine, Glorious Wellington evening, warm and everyone in a good mood, Jerry Collins walks past the bar, Baz says "Hey Jerry, Like a beer?" Jerry comes over and joins us for a cold one, talks about everything but rugby. Super polite to the wife's, And after says He actually has to head to the NZ 7's party and is now late. Excuses himself and walks off. Just a regular down to earth guy. It's really sad he is lost to us and his family. RIP Jerry, Hope you, Jonah, Sioni, Pinetree and the rest who have passed away are enjoying the big game in the sky.

@maverick4177 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Collins was and will always be, a legend of the game 👍🏻👏🏻 RIP JC 🙏

@harrymelad942 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic. A global game with a village mentality. JC was a legend and it must have been awesome to have known him. Good on ya Ryan.

@ThBigIAm Жыл бұрын

Lol if jerry says you going.... you going 😅😅

@Apbt-rv7zw 2 жыл бұрын

Great tribute Ryan to Jerry, thanks for your memories and alofa for our man JC. Humbled by your kind words, arohanui bro

@MenaceTwo2Society 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing story of friendship and tribute to Jerry from Ryan. I saw JC play many times for the Ospreys he was adored by our fans then and he always will be.

@lesblase3667 2 жыл бұрын

This needs to be a Movie. Seriously.

@ishmellibitino5294 2 жыл бұрын

As an Islander, everyone is family. Respect JC, for showing love always. 😔

@eldaveo9356 2 жыл бұрын

He turned up at my local league club and partied with us till the early morning in the changing rooms. He's an absolute legend, will never be forgotten.

@sammacculloch446 2 жыл бұрын

The amazing thing about JC was how many people had stories similar to this. Humble friendly giant, had time for anyone. Still miss ya crusher RIP.

@hankgoldenshaft 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a kiwi born American and I have nothing but respect for American rugby players. They definitely aren’t playing the game for recognition, girls etc they do it for the love of the game. I believe Jerry on some level knew that. Respect

@Tokoa144 2 жыл бұрын

That's our Jerry!! He's one of the greatest of all time and a proud Porirua boy!

@kainoizking 2 жыл бұрын

So proud to be from the same place and have played for the same club as Jerry. Norths RC, Porirua city ❤️

@bodybalanceU2 2 жыл бұрын

i grew up round the corner from Jerry Collins stadium back then it was called Porirua Park

@mitchand9 2 жыл бұрын

North's in the house

@gumbootcity_nz8453 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever this guy gets to play against the ABs I hope whoever is wearing the ABs Number 6 jersey gives it to him!! For real.

@topsouter 2 жыл бұрын

lol in the nicest possible way of course

@deepsouthNZ 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry is very very missed by all of NZ and all who knew him

@CRAIG5835 10 ай бұрын

Dead right there cuzz.

@antonymackie4327 2 жыл бұрын

Big JC my favorite number 6 in the black Jersey. Enforcer , we need another like Jerry RIP Big Fella .

@andyham45rpm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to Ryan for sharing such personal memories. JC we miss you. I see his spirit in some people and those people are treasures.

@Sulu-sw3zo 2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@keza41 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant story, not only of the kind of man JC was or even Ryan’s own journey but a story of what makes rugby special, it’s spirit, the comradeship, the sense of belonging and being part of something no matter what corner of the earth you are from. No wonder it’s the game they play in heaven.

@franbrooking2881 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story bro Jc was my man growing up nz A true legend we all looked up to him Bless you bro Thank you for your story

@TEEMKAY4LIFE 2 жыл бұрын

ngl once the waterworks started it just couldn’t stop 😢😭 RIP JC 🙏🏾🖤 AMAZING stories Ryan 🙌🏾👏🏾

@kelvinmaru 2 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful to watch, so humbling and so sad at rhe same time. RIL JC. ♡

@willyjohnson444 2 жыл бұрын

The stories about Jerry Collins being a legend are endless. True 🐐 of the game

@florisslabber1758 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing tribute. Yip JC the best. RIP

@arikielkington9727 2 жыл бұрын

jerry is from porirua.every1 from porirua Wellington is like that.there is no homeless in our city.alot of good sportsman and talented people.

@Nineteenseventy2 2 жыл бұрын

No homeless in Wellington, rubbish. Wellington has a large homeless population. Lived there for ten years. Porirua has a few as well.

@arikielkington9727 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nineteenseventy2 not in porirua.wellington has homeless people but we dont

@arikielkington9727 2 жыл бұрын

yeah u lived there.ur not from there.if u were u would know there's no homeless in porirua.wellington has alot of homeless not poriru

@mitchand9 2 жыл бұрын

There's plenty. You just don't live in the real world to know this.

@Nineteenseventy2 2 жыл бұрын

@@arikielkington9727 You keep thinking that way. My sister works in Porirua, Tawa, Titahi Bay, Wellington, helping homeless and people needing homes. So for you to taint that shows you really have no idea.

@joshualeighton6883 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful my bro. Thank you. Blessings to you and your family. We all family. Amen

@hernandezfernandez1565 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing tribute from a good mate who became a bro to JC and his family..... miss u JC .... Amazing human

@christopherminto8209 2 жыл бұрын

JC is someone no NZ rugby fan wanted to see retire, but wished well. Everyone I know was devastated when he passed.

@kimmills-mamaia8417 2 жыл бұрын

When a Samoan calls you Uso, you a Uso for a long time

@cascade3769 2 жыл бұрын

It's not like getting a nobel prize !

@JohnnzyBoy_Son 2 жыл бұрын

@@cascade3769 you’ve never been called USO 😂😂

@cascade3769 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnzyBoy_Son Sadly not. 😪

@mattgthor 2 жыл бұрын

Upto

@JohnnzyBoy_Son 2 жыл бұрын

@@cascade3769 let me welcome you to the club “uce” 👊🏾

@sharifela7993 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Collins was a true gentleman

@ryanplumtree1121 2 жыл бұрын

What a legend he was. As a Springboks fan, whenever we saw him in the All Blacks line-up you knew you were in for a proper game. And such a gentleman to match. What an inspiration!

@krlauf5307 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Collins - what a LEGEND!

@jasonshaun6657 2 жыл бұрын

Watched the 2008/09 year when the All Blacks came to Newlands to play South Africa. Sat near half way line at the bottom tire and could hear the hits. Will never forget hearing the hits between Schalk Burger and Jerry Collins. Every time they hit each other it sounded like a car crash. What a player and a human being.

@newchannelname3395 2 жыл бұрын

jerry collins didn't play for new zealand in 2008/09

@Weoo22 2 жыл бұрын

@@newchannelname3395you're definitely right probably talking about 2007 or 2006.

@jasonshaun6657 2 жыл бұрын

@@newchannelname3395 May have been later then. Can’t remember the exact season, but man it was a great game. Could have been the 07 season just before the World Cup.

@newchannelname3395 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonshaun6657 ye I think he retired after the 2007 world cup! Was only 27 or 28 at the time :(

@Moneyalmenial 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonshaun6657 funny "you can be anything" when you're growing up, hearing and seeing beasts like this smack into each other made me realise I couldn't 🤣

@iLAGGbrah 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing story! , Jerry is a very humble man ❤️

@khumphrey86 2 жыл бұрын

great story. well told. I'm an American who lived in SA and became Bok fan. Mountains of respect for JC, and everyone who tell a story about him makes me feel small as as a person. What a man.

@henrybullock4514 2 жыл бұрын

JC just sounds like the best type of person you could think. Absolute legend

@raglanbarber5620 2 жыл бұрын

Legends never die

@mitchand9 2 жыл бұрын

"Upto" is how the locals in Porirua text each other or greet each other. Local Corrina boy JC was.. RIP

@unknownsamoan01 2 жыл бұрын

Uso... thank you for sharing. Great stories of a great man. He would be very proud of the way you shared. Alofas and God bless 🥰🌴🙏

@7884golfguru 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story Ryan JC was a beast but a humble man so glad you got inside the ropes,kiwi hospitality is well known ,to visitors from abroad

@3xTuesday 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry Collins was and will forever will be a legend of game and the people of the game.

@sharleah2279 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic story thanks Ryan for sharing.

@damianrobin1658 2 жыл бұрын

Special story, J.C a true legend of the game. His memory will never be forgotten. I'll never forget the time he thumped S.Chabal in the 07 world cup.

@TheBJW88 2 жыл бұрын

The story of two brothers. JC will be playing with you when you are on the pitch and would be proud of you.

@andrewgraffleota 2 жыл бұрын

Love this story, the man! From humble Porirua ✊🏽 We got some more kings coming’ up

@likimabullbekiNz 2 жыл бұрын

Respect uso!♥️

@kpnz01 11 ай бұрын

Growing up in Wellington, JC was a big feature in my life- on the field obviously but also off of it. Zeebos on a Wednesday night when he would roll into the pub - you'd just see all eyes centre in on the largest bro moving through the crowd, his bleached blonde tips glowing under the black lights making him stand out even more than his impressive form usually does. Bro would buy bevvies for most of the people at the bar when he ordered. Seeing the love for JC in his hometown of Porirua all these years after his passing is pretty rad

@wildcolonialman 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous memories. Remarkable man, remarkable athlete.

@exodusdiva2295 2 жыл бұрын

What an a amazing story about JC, incredible memories, just touching 🥰

@djembemed3562 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story Ryan. Living the dream mate, living the dream. 👍

@scottrobertson9788 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, mate! Congrats on your success, as well

@eastcoastnz1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ...you are very privileged to have had Jerry in your life. Much love

@raymondmuli9067 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. JC was a stalwart. I miss him terribly. Rest in Power Jerry Collins. I'm weeping

@MrRugbylane 2 жыл бұрын

What a grwat story, well told. Tears at the end.

@caja42 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing experience you had. Thanks for sharing.

@faustinot9313 2 жыл бұрын

The fact he called you "Uso" says it all.

@donaldduck2544 2 жыл бұрын

Miss my Uso Jerry ☹️

@eat_my_boloz3422 2 жыл бұрын

I've been to Texas and seen the joy on the face of the rugby fans and hear them tell how much of a family friendly game it is to them. It filled my ears and heart with happiness. Also walked into a rugby pub with alot of all black decorations. Was so weird to see yet unbelievably awesome.

@everest001 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing, modest bloke. I mean this guy Ryan Matayas. Really inspiring. Thanks.

@clayton_aveferguson9334 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry left his mark on the field and off, a true gentleman of the game and a great person in general , we need more Jerry Collins in this world. What you experienced Ryan is what we call in Samoan ,Alofa, Aiga,Uso, meaning love, family, and brother it is part of every Samoans DNA. ❤️ Jerry Collins gone but his memory and traits will never be forgotten ❤️🕊

@julianbristow3466 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this about JC. He was a great man. RIP #6.

@cameronblackwell2499 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just wow. When you already think someone is an amazing idol to so many, you listen to Ryan and are gobsmacked at just how great a man like JC was.

@tauliatafiti2611 2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome tribute and thanks Ryan for sharing your personal experiences with the legend JC..

@carlallan9066 2 жыл бұрын

What a legend!

@magnumpi8097 2 жыл бұрын

Up to..lol Awesome story. I was definitely a fan of the Terminator. What a Legend. All the best with your rugby career Ryan.

@76wallabyfan 11 ай бұрын

I had the good fortune of meeting Jerry Collins once, I’m an average rugby player and just wanted to say hello. He was the nicest, most humble man but I would never in a million years want to play against him.

@MarkBriers369 2 жыл бұрын

A legend on the field and an even bigger one off, in the game of life. Where it wasn’t even publicised. Thanks for sharing and what great memories.

@nodnerbdrofsoc603 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story bro! Wish you all the best for future 🙂

@iansorg9238 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this story.

@jerryhiku1915 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan thanks for sharing your experiences.Nice one JC.

@justinpihama3405 2 жыл бұрын

Humble

@shane006100 9 ай бұрын

Kiwi here, living in London at the time and it came on the radio rip JC. Hit me like a ton of bricks. Hurricanes

@cyrilsimmonds1507 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing that story it moved me and reminded me what the game is about

@Ulbre 2 жыл бұрын

The story of the homeless guy is so endearing. I hope we can all try to be a bit like Jerry.

@DannyBrah272 2 жыл бұрын

Great story about a great legend of our game 💙

@broncos87issac98 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute legend JC was down to earth guy ❤🙏

@steviehenry3940 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome story bro definitely touching, what an experience you must have had. Rip jc

@ratthawks 2 жыл бұрын

I remember having drinks in a bar in Dunedin and the Hurricane players were in there . Jerry Colins came up to the bar as I was ordering a beer and since there were only a few of the Hurricane players and just me and a couple of mates, JC invited us over to there table...the most surreal moment of my life. Talking to him was like talking to a long time friend and I will always remember this moment. A total legend

@mikegalway2023 2 жыл бұрын

Well done my american friend, you met some sports stars who don't put themselves on pedestals and are ordinary blokes of the field. That's what happens outside America.. but Gerry was an exceptionally great guy by all accounts. Great story

@LAMARC1 2 жыл бұрын

Respect brother! JC was a king! Appreciate your story on our king!

@neff6477 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely unreal!! This is phenomenal! More of these stories would be great rugby pass!!

@davidabbot1990 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing brother! ❤️

@Young.London 4 ай бұрын

7:04 Your humility is your super power uso ! 👏👏 thanks for sharing 🤜 🤛

@wakaroawaata1586 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much for those little stories about you becoming friends with one of my favourite ABs. Jerry colins was a wonderful player but an exceptional man. Love the stories only close friends know about someone.

@usarugbyleagueunionfan 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Spoken to Ryan a few times and he’s a legend. I have a lot more respect for JC now.

@kiwibob223 2 жыл бұрын

I was fixing the fire system in a hotel the AB's were staying at and was working outside two feet away as they left to get into the bus for a match. They were all in the zone, Ted in the front, all of them eyes forward. Jerry noticed me standing awe struck flashed that HUGE grin at me and said quietly " how's it?"and stuck his hand out. Didn't need to at all, just wanted to connect to a fan for the fan.

@nevamind68t23 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Ryan 🖐🏾 Cheers to JC 🙏🏾 🖤

@K_one_w_one 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan for telling us about your friendship with Jerry Collins. Manatua pea e faavavau

@christiantasidaily 2 жыл бұрын

Smiling the whole way through this. Rest in love to the legend, Jerry Collins 💙

@double_074 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the story, painted another beautiful memory of the Uso Jerry Collins! ❤💯✌

@ljawgtn1393 7 ай бұрын

Great story x RIP Jerry Collins 🏴🏴

@Ad-hz3yu 2 жыл бұрын

What a amazing thing about JC, he's a great man..thanks bro for sharing this fantastic story 👏

@PeteChatteris Жыл бұрын

Ryan... you're a genuine bloke. Amazing stories and an example of everything our great game stands for. Cheers from Auckland

@chestercraven4660 Жыл бұрын

RIP Jerry you legend, and love to you Ryan for that heartfelt sharing of your journey with Jerry. Peace and Love from Whanganui NZ✌✌✌❤❤❤❤

@rissellthomas3254 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Uso bro, a great vid. Thanks man. JC is the closest to Rugby's legendary top players. He's not called JC for nothing. AMEN🙏

@vectispete9415 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to write a lot but I am just going to say "inspirational".

@patriciatutaki3322 2 жыл бұрын

that's the most defining moment, in my mind ... photos were not thought of, needed, or required when you have the memories, the episodes, and the friendships that sport brings ... whatever grade you played, and however high you achieved ... mates and friendships are the guts of team sports