as an Englishman in Liverpool..this is so stirring that i learnt the words (in Welsh) and i can see the Welsh mountains in the distance from my home in Liverpool, Nos Da.
You can actually thank the Welsh for this tradition. They were the first to start it after facing the Moari Haka in 1904 or 1905. They spontaneously start signing the anthem.
I'm a Kiwi and that piece of history is huge over here.Was also the first time we did the Haka in Wales also when the British press gave us the name All Blacks. The team are known here as the Originals. We still disagree with the score but we have huge respect. Cymru am byth. Kia kaha.
Hi folk's I'm scottish and I stay in Edinburgh it's been a pleasure and a privilege to stand with Welsh fans in the crowd and when the Welsh belt this out it's absolutely amazing God bless the Welsh
It's had me in tears many a time, and I'm a Scot. 6 Nations in Cardiff, and listening to that in the Arms Park makes your hairs stand on end. Best sports tournament on the planet. The best of enemies meet on the paddock and sing over beers in the bars. Love it
We can do this at the drop of a hat. Coming back on the train,someone started humming it. Next thing, the entire carriage was singing full pelt. The song moved from carriage to carriage. Fantastic.
As an Australian, it has been an amazing experience all the times I’ve gone to Millenium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park) to watch a rugby game and hear the Welsh anthem. It really makes my eyes go very wet.
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (translating to Land of My Fathers) was composed by father and son Evan James and James James in 1856. The original title was Glan Rhondda, meaning Banks of the Rhondda if I remember correctly. It reached national acclaim in 1858 when it was performed at the Llangollen Eisteddfod (which is a festival held every year to celebrate Welsh culture, food, crafts, language, arts and more!) I think it was created when the writer's brother asked him to join him in America to start a new life and he pretty much didn't want I don't think, he must of loved his country too much! While Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is sung at national events and sporting occasions and universally recognised as Wales’ national anthem, it isn’t actually legally or officially known as such - which is the case for the majority of anthems in the British isles. It has also been called the extra man I believe, blamed for making other countries loose against us in sports events such as Rugby as it unites the crowd and allegedly brakes the focus of the other teams. Last little fact is, is that song is one of the first known recordings of the Welsh Language. Now for the translation bit. The full anthem is quite a bit longer than this, this is the one that is sung at sporting events. Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi, Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri; Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd, Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed. CHORUS: Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad, Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau, O bydded i'r heniaith barhau. These are the lyrics in Welsh and now for the English translation: This land of my fathers is dear to me, Land of poets and singers, and people of stature, Her brave warriors, fine patriots, Shed their blood for freedom. CHORUS: Land! Land! I am true to my land! As long as the sea serves as a wall for this pure, dear land. May the old language endure forever. Hopefully this gives you some background into our culture. Sorry for the mass amounts of words but hopefully this is a little informative! Da iawn on the video!
There is a statue to Evan James in the centre of Aberdare mate. When it was unveiled in 1924 I believe over 30,000 were in Aberdare to celebrate the event.
@@siroswaldfortitude409 I'm Irish but directly descended from Evan James. The story was that two of his sons travelled to America, fought on opposite sides in the American Civil War, and both wrote home to urge the family to cross the Atlantic. In response, Evan James wrote "The land of my fathers is dear unto me" and his son James James provided the tune.
Tears every time listening to this, I have lived in Wales since 1961the first time I heard the anthem sung was from an earlier rugby International match from Cardiff Arms Park in the 70's, I couldn't understand why my face was wet :-) The Welsh are a very proud nation and I am just as proud to live there. Cheers
@@craigflower13 Yes, pretty much, minus the dragon obviously. Wales was not represented on the original Union Jack of 1606, as they were were in effect united with England at that time and not an independent country.
@@ianwilkinson4602 As I was born in Cardiff i have some knowledge of Welsh history, but it is good for people to know. Dewi Sant, (St David) was at least home grown, unlike the Patron saints of the other three home nations.
The Welsh National Anthem was the FIRST EVER to be sung before a sporting event. In 1905 the Welsh national rugby team hosted New Zealand's first touring team, who started every match performing a Haka. As a response, Wales player Teddy Morgan led the crowd singing the anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (The Land Of My Fathers). There was no precedent for an anthem to be sung before this time - WALES started that tradition !
We can bloody sing..... Have a look at the football crowd at Cardiff city stadium too. Really belt it out. If anything the football crowds are even more passionate.
I'm English, but I love Wales, I love the Welsh National Anthem & I love the Welsh language so much that I am learning it. Dw i'n dysgu'r iaith Gymraeg.
The most magical moment I have ever been involved in was a train ride down the valleys from Cardiff after a rugby match the entire train stood and proudly belted our anthem ❤ it was truly magical nothing compares to it I'm welsh and my grandparents used to make me sing this in the village hall 😀
That new Stadium Roof had to be specially reinforced, to stop it being lifted off its mounts when our Beautiful Anthem is sung, with passion, with pride, and so much love for Wales. ❤❤❤❤
The Welsh anthem, sung in the native language of the original Britons, the Welsh, was written by a father & son. It is about the language, the people, the culture, the land, it is surely what an anthem should reflect & is the most noble anthem of all. Love & respect from a Scot. ♥💙
This is the best rendition of Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau on UA-cam, and the perfect antidote to all the culture wars bollocks that UA-cam bombards us with. I have to listen to it every now and then.
Wales has a population of just 3.5m we love singing at to be in the national stadium singing the anthem brings tears to your eyes and the hairs on the back of your neck the little child is a mascot our most famouse singers are Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey to name just a few I would suggest if you can watch that game thankyou from Swansea in Wales
The atmosphere was electric. The decisive match for the 6 nations (best in Europe) title. Wales played like fire-breathing dragons against the old enemy, the stirring anthem stoked things up. .We love to sing in Wales. The South Wales valleys have been renowned for male voice choirs, miners would sing after long graft at the pit, soldiers would sing with fire and passion when facing attack by thousands, the sheep baa in tuneful harmony, and my dog Bryn would throw back his head and we would sing our hearts out together. RIP darling Bryn, those were the best times.
i remember this game so well.The press reports and interviews released for about a week prior to the game off Eddie Jones ( the then england coach ) stating how England was going to destroy us and dominate the game. where i think Wales went on to win the grand slam that year.
As a Welsh person who speaks fluent Welsh (Cymraeg) We are a part of the UK but we are not English. We are not England or historically a part of the 🇬🇧
You've not forgiven Edward Longshanks conning you by making Welsh born male who spoke no English your Prince... And Wales agreed Edwards son had been born in Wales and was only weeks old..... Lol
The Welsh are famous for their choirs. Even Pavarotti performed as a young man at Llangollen music festival. The Scottish national anthem is also a very inspirational song especially accompanied with the pipes. It’s a shame that we English have to use ‘God save our gracious Queen’ for sporting events. It never has & never will inspire me.
Butt, when the roof is open you can hear this in every bit of Cardiff. When England come, there's many, many more decibels. On this day, England were on for a Grand Slam and Wales for the Championship. I'm a Taff, my boss is English. I took the p155 out of him from 2500 miles away. He was gracious and gave me my £5 for the match! The glory of rugby, no hard feelings. You win together, you lose together (as fans) you drink and eat togther, always. That's the unwritten rule of our sport. Also, always respect the ref :- he or she is in charge, not the player [Saracens please note].
Appreciate you playing our National Anthem and appreciate your kind comments but please don't disrespect the song by talking over it. Play it in its entirety, uninterrupted and then give your comments.
I know. My whole family comes from Wales. Except for my Dad and my Dads family. You might think that we are a small Nation, but, we have such a beautiful country that we don't want Drump in. Ok?
The kids accompanying the players on the field are called mascots. They usually win the honour through playing well in their league or as a prize in a competition in the local area.
Thank you so much for doing this, and for your kind comments. BTW I could tell you were Canadian before you told us. Most can't tell the difference between Yanks & Canuks (From an old Rhondda boy now living in Victoria BC)
Raised the roof. I waited on loads of lovely customers......but. We had a total riot..... Sweetheart. Rugby 🏉 is the only place I would take my Anklies. Hon. That's what it's all about. Take care. 🏉🦊🐟🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Interesting fact I only learnt recently, apparently Wales created the idea of singing national anthems before matches. We were playing the All Blacks and needed a response to the Hakka so we sang our anthem.
English translation The old land of my fathers is dear to me, Land of bards and singers, famous men of renown; Her brave warriors, very splendid patriots, For freedom shed their blood. Country, Country, I am faithful to my Country. While the sea [is] a wall to the pure, most loved land, O may the old language [sc. Welsh] endure. Old mountainous Wales, paradise of the bard, Every valley, every cliff, to my look is beautiful. Through patriotic feeling, so charming is the murmur Of her brooks, rivers, to me. If the enemy oppresses my land under his foot, The old language of the Welsh is as alive as ever. The muse is not hindered by the hideous hand of treason, Nor [is] the melodious harp of my country
At ice hockey games in the UK, teams have “match night mascot”, it’s mainly a child from one of their Jr teams (most U10) but sometimes a child who just knows how to skates comes on with players, skates around on their own before both teams do and then gets their name(s) announced just like the players.
played in the national stadium of wales to a packed capacity crowd of about 70,000 fans.... mostly welsh. As a proud welshman it puts the fear into most opponents when faced with such a crowd backing like this.
as an Englishman in Liverpool..this is so stirring that i learnt the words (in Welsh) and i can see the Welsh mountains in the distance from my home in Liverpool, Nos Da.
Tidy. Love the Scouser's!!!
A chi hefyd.
Syndod da!
Love that boss I’m Welsh and my dads from Liverpool and he’s done the same
Wow youtube can actually translate Welsh, nice.
The Welsh anthem is the most beautiful and powerful of all anthems ..from a Scotsman 👍
Agreed from an Englishman
I love theScottish anthem! Amazing to see live at a rugby match. From a Welshman, by the way!
...you could almost call it a Hymn. Wonderful sound.
The Welsh and Scottish are the best two, Ireland’s Call is also fantastic. As an Englishman ours is one of the worst 😢
Agree. From an English woman. 🥰
You can actually thank the Welsh for this tradition. They were the first to start it after facing the Moari Haka in 1904 or 1905. They spontaneously start signing the anthem.
1905...
I'm a Kiwi and that piece of history is huge over here.Was also the first time we did the Haka in Wales also when the British press gave us the name All Blacks.
The team are known here as the Originals.
We still disagree with the score but we have huge respect.
Cymru am byth.
Kia kaha.
@@anthonymorgan6255 Kia Kaha
Dew dew your dead right boyo xxxx
@@anthonymorgan6255 we Welsh love you, Cardiff was a damn treat after the match with you lot ..good memories xxxx
Hi folk's I'm scottish and I stay in Edinburgh it's been a pleasure and a privilege to stand with Welsh fans in the crowd and when the Welsh belt this out it's absolutely amazing God bless the Welsh
The Welsh are known for their singing prowess. It is said about Wales, if you have more than 2 people standing together, then you have a choir.
My Dad's brother (after a night out, ) said to my Dad, let's form a circle and sing Calon Lan. Just the two of them.😂😂😂
Welsh, we are born with poetry in our hearts and music in our souls....
-and a leek in the toilet!
@@ajivins1 and a sheep in the bedroom 🤣
@@rhodritaylor7254 Five Star, only.
@@ajivins1 only the best mate 🤣
7 a day, approximate amount of sheep that walk down my street a day
The Welsh are known for having the best male boys/mens choirs in the world so no surprise their anthem is beautiful
It's had me in tears many a time, and I'm a Scot. 6 Nations in Cardiff, and listening to that in the Arms Park makes your hairs stand on end. Best sports tournament on the planet. The best of enemies meet on the paddock and sing over beers in the bars. Love it
As it should be!
AUOB
@@Not-today-Artemis_xx Rule Britannia
It’s a huge privilege to sing this while representing Wales. The emotion in those players are at 100%.
The Welsh National Anthem sang by 60,000 fans is a spiritual experience
It's like they all got together the night before for a rehearsal
We can do this at the drop of a hat. Coming back on the train,someone started humming it. Next thing, the entire carriage was singing full pelt. The song moved from carriage to carriage. Fantastic.
As an Australian, it has been an amazing experience all the times I’ve gone to Millenium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park) to watch a rugby game and hear the Welsh anthem.
It really makes my eyes go very wet.
@@missnicthomas of course your surname is Thomas! 😛
You walk past a pub in wales where the six nations rugby tournament is playing and you WILL hear people in the pub belting this out.
It's the harmonies with the Welsh. We instinctively know how and when to harmonise. It's in our DNA
This is the beautiful country of my mothers birth,i cry everytime i hear this i am so proud 🏴❤️👍🏼
Yma o hyd cariad
Spine tingling and goosebumps always. How proud am I to be Welsh!!!! xx
the fact we even harmonised in a crows 1000s strong is insane
Was just thinking that... that only the welsh could not only sing their anthem so well, but also incorporate harmonies in a stadium crowd :D
In fairness, there's male voice choir on the pitch singing too, so probs leading the harmonies
hands down the best national anthem when sung at a Welsh rugby international
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau (translating to Land of My Fathers) was composed by father and son Evan James and James James in 1856. The original title was Glan Rhondda, meaning Banks of the Rhondda if I remember correctly. It reached national acclaim in 1858 when it was performed at the Llangollen Eisteddfod (which is a festival held every year to celebrate Welsh culture, food, crafts, language, arts and more!) I think it was created when the writer's brother asked him to join him in America to start a new life and he pretty much didn't want I don't think, he must of loved his country too much! While Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau is sung at national events and sporting occasions and universally recognised as Wales’ national anthem, it isn’t actually legally or officially known as such - which is the case for the majority of anthems in the British isles. It has also been called the extra man I believe, blamed for making other countries loose against us in sports events such as Rugby as it unites the crowd and allegedly brakes the focus of the other teams. Last little fact is, is that song is one of the first known recordings of the Welsh Language.
Now for the translation bit. The full anthem is quite a bit longer than this, this is the one that is sung at sporting events.
Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Tros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.
CHORUS:
Gwlad, Gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad,
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r heniaith barhau.
These are the lyrics in Welsh and now for the English translation:
This land of my fathers is dear to me,
Land of poets and singers, and people of stature,
Her brave warriors, fine patriots,
Shed their blood for freedom.
CHORUS:
Land! Land! I am true to my land!
As long as the sea serves as a wall for this pure, dear land.
May the old language endure forever.
Hopefully this gives you some background into our culture. Sorry for the mass amounts of words but hopefully this is a little informative! Da iawn on the video!
There is a statue to Evan James in the centre of Aberdare mate. When it was unveiled in 1924 I believe over 30,000 were in Aberdare to celebrate the event.
What he said ^^^^ 😁
That is post of the day for me...really interesting and thank you for sharing
@@siroswaldfortitude409 I'm Irish but directly descended from Evan James. The story was that two of his sons travelled to America, fought on opposite sides in the American Civil War, and both wrote home to urge the family to cross the Atlantic. In response, Evan James wrote "The land of my fathers is dear unto me" and his son James James provided the tune.
@@nmcmurry8678 wow, thank you...very interesting...
I'm English and this anthem always makes me cry. It's beautiful.
Tears every time listening to this, I have lived in Wales since 1961the first time I heard the anthem sung was from an earlier rugby International match from Cardiff Arms Park in the 70's, I couldn't understand why my face was wet :-) The Welsh are a very proud nation and I am just as proud to live there. Cheers
Our beautiful anthem, a hymn of love and pride in our country and culture. Bendigedig! Cymru am byth 🏴
And we've got a bloody great dragon on our flag!
Best flag on the planet, but not the original which was the Cross of Saint David [ black background with a yellow cross ] until 1959.
Best flag in the world.
@@ianwilkinson4602 You mean like this?
@@craigflower13 Yes, pretty much, minus the dragon obviously. Wales was not represented on the original Union Jack of 1606, as they were were in effect united with England at that time and not an independent country.
@@ianwilkinson4602 As I was born in Cardiff i have some knowledge of Welsh history, but it is good for people to know.
Dewi Sant, (St David) was at least home grown, unlike the Patron saints of the other three home nations.
I'm English, but hearing any of the home nations national anthems like this, gives me goosebumps.
So unfair our anthem is no where near as good...
England should adopt Jerusalem as its national anthem, it has that spine-tingling power when it's sung but lots of people.
@@lauz-im3ov i completely agree
On this particular day, Wales had won the match before the kick-off.
The Anthem Means A lot To Us Welsh, Best Anthem And Best Flag
The Welsh National Anthem was the FIRST EVER to be sung before a sporting event. In 1905 the Welsh national rugby team hosted New Zealand's first touring team, who started every match performing a Haka. As a response, Wales player Teddy Morgan led the crowd singing the anthem "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (The Land Of My Fathers). There was no precedent for an anthem to be sung before this time - WALES started that tradition !
We can bloody sing..... Have a look at the football crowd at Cardiff city stadium too. Really belt it out. If anything the football crowds are even more passionate.
And being the Welsh, it's not just in unison. The Welsh are quite capable of harmonising - which I think I heard - and also have great tenors.
As an Englishman I would kill for such a stirring anthem. 😊
Yeah, "God Save The King" is a bit of a dirge isn't it? We should use "Jerusalem".
So proud to be a welshman
I'm English, but I love Wales, I love the Welsh National Anthem & I love the Welsh language so much that I am learning it. Dw i'n dysgu'r iaith Gymraeg.
If there was an event for the singing of national anthems, every one else would be singing for second place. The Welsh would be gold every time.
The most magical moment I have ever been involved in was a train ride down the valleys from Cardiff after a rugby match the entire train stood and proudly belted our anthem ❤ it was truly magical nothing compares to it I'm welsh and my grandparents used to make me sing this in the village hall 😀
hi Tasha any relationship to susan brinkworth ????
Every day when I wake up I thank the Lord that I'm Welsh
Catatonia!
It’s probably the most passionate anthem the world . 👍
Thanks for showing the passion of the welsh rugby crowd .
Arguably the best national anthem in the world. I know lots of folk like the French anthem. But I like this and Samoa better.
100%
Whoever wins the Rugby, Wales will always win the singing!
Definitely
Just beautiful 🏴🏴
I can assure you that this result was still stunning. It was such an amazing match and this was a fantastic rendition of Hen Wlad fy
After an anthem like, if you're England, you are already six points down.
The thing about National Anthems is YOU DON'T INTERRUPT THEM!
Best anthem on this or any other planet and im English [with a dash of Welsh blood]
One of the best things about national anthems is that you're not supposed to interrupt them half way through!
Yn bendant.
That new Stadium Roof had to be specially reinforced, to stop it being lifted off its mounts when our Beautiful Anthem is sung, with passion, with pride, and so much love for Wales. ❤❤❤❤
The fans in Rugby stand side by side, they respect each other like civilised people.
Cymru am byth
The Welsh anthem, sung in the native language of the original Britons, the Welsh, was written by a father & son. It is about the language, the people, the culture, the land, it is surely what an anthem should reflect & is the most noble anthem of all. Love & respect from a Scot. ♥💙
Hearing this sang in Cardiff is an unbelievable yet scary experience!
This is the best rendition of Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau on UA-cam, and the perfect antidote to all the culture wars bollocks that UA-cam bombards us with. I have to listen to it every now and then.
That's not just pride you are witnessing here, it's heartfelt love of country.
Wales has a population of just 3.5m we love singing at to be in the national stadium singing the anthem brings tears to your eyes and the hairs on the back of your neck the little child is a mascot our most famouse singers are Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey to name just a few I would suggest if you can watch that game thankyou from Swansea in Wales
Definitely the most beautiful anthem in the world really touching the soul
Gives me chills everytime I hear my national anthem 😊😍🥰
Hands down one of the best, if not the best, anthems. Incredible
Agreed so moving
The atmosphere was electric. The decisive match for the 6 nations (best in Europe) title. Wales played like fire-breathing dragons against the old enemy, the stirring anthem stoked things up. .We love to sing in Wales. The South Wales valleys have been renowned for male voice choirs, miners would sing after long graft at the pit, soldiers would sing with fire and passion when facing attack by thousands, the sheep baa in tuneful harmony, and my dog Bryn would throw back his head and we would sing our hearts out together. RIP darling Bryn, those were the best times.
i remember this game so well.The press reports and interviews released for about a week prior to the game off Eddie Jones ( the then england coach ) stating how England was going to destroy us and dominate the game. where i think Wales went on to win the grand slam that year.
As a Welsh person who speaks fluent Welsh (Cymraeg) We are a part of the UK but we are not English. We are not England or historically a part of the 🇬🇧
You've not forgiven Edward Longshanks conning you by making Welsh born male who spoke no English your Prince... And Wales agreed
Edwards son had been born in Wales and was only weeks old..... Lol
The Welsh are famous for their choirs. Even Pavarotti performed as a young man at Llangollen music festival. The Scottish national anthem is also a very inspirational song especially accompanied with the pipes. It’s a shame that we English have to use ‘God save our gracious Queen’ for sporting events. It never has & never will inspire me.
Butt, when the roof is open you can hear this in every bit of Cardiff. When England come, there's many, many more decibels. On this day, England were on for a Grand Slam and Wales for the Championship. I'm a Taff, my boss is English. I took the p155 out of him from 2500 miles away. He was gracious and gave me my £5 for the match! The glory of rugby, no hard feelings. You win together, you lose together (as fans) you drink and eat togther, always. That's the unwritten rule of our sport. Also, always respect the ref :- he or she is in charge, not the player [Saracens please note].
The kid that's on the pitch is usually considered the mascot for that game.
Appreciate you playing our National Anthem and appreciate your kind comments but please don't disrespect the song by talking over it. Play it in its entirety, uninterrupted and then give your comments.
I know. My whole family comes from Wales. Except for my Dad and my Dads family. You might think that we are a small Nation, but, we have such a beautiful country that we don't want Drump in. Ok?
The Welsh here are singing about their heritage,Is everything to them
Welsh Irish and Scottish anthems are different quality👌
The Celts do it differently 💯👊
That bit at 2:48 gets me everytime! I applaud the crowd and the players for absolutlely belting it out.
THAT is how you sing your national anthem. Watch international soccer and rugby if you really want to see large crowds singing their anthems.
Your jealousy is showing through 🤣
Magnificent simply amazing seeing the passion
So beautiful, so proud it makes me want to cry
Good Reaction and the volume really brought home the power of this Anthem..
As a Scotsman living in Wales the Welsh national anthem is my second favorite to the Scottish anthem #CymruAmByth 🏴🏴
Yr Alban am Byth!
The kids accompanying the players on the field are called mascots. They usually win the honour through playing well in their league or as a prize in a competition in the local area.
Their anthem is so powerful because they are singing about the land they have been in for thousands of years. It means ' Dear land of my ancestors' .
Best Anthem in the World.A french rugby fan.
An anthem unrivalled anywhere in the world. The people are incredible. Full of passion
That's the thing with the anthem we all have that push we support our country and support each other
I can tell you this, being in the crowd in Cardiff, even as the opposition, there is no experience in sport quite like it. Or even close.
England lost that game as soon as that anthem was sung, stunning atmosphere the Welsh team had thousands helping them.
You only get the full effect when you're there.
Thank you so much for doing this, and for your kind comments. BTW I could tell you were Canadian before you told us. Most can't tell the difference between Yanks & Canuks (From an old Rhondda boy now living in Victoria BC)
Close by! Stay safe and have a wonderful summer
@@MaceAroundTheWorld Thanks You too! Soon we'll be able to take another drive up your way and have a lunch at the Quarterway!
Our English national anthem could put a glass eye to sleep 💤
The Australian anthem is worse. I am an Australian.
Even the NZ anthem is far more uplifting.
@@valueinvestor77 Our Australian anthem is NOT worse than the English dirge of an anthem which we replaced with, 'Advance Australia Fair.'
@@barnowl5774 yes it is worse than God Save the King.
@@valueinvestor77 Can you read? I wrote that the Australian anthem is NOT worse than the English one !!!
@@barnowl5774 yes I can read.
I’m disagreeing with you.
Can’t you read?
Raised the roof. I waited on loads of lovely customers......but. We had a total riot..... Sweetheart. Rugby 🏉 is the only place I would take my Anklies. Hon. That's what it's all about. Take care. 🏉🦊🐟🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Welcome to my world ❤❤❤
Fun fact the actor of Ransey Bolton is from Carmarthen, a town in South West Wales and is mates with some of these guys from childhood
😯
Interesting fact I only learnt recently, apparently Wales created the idea of singing national anthems before matches. We were playing the All Blacks and needed a response to the Hakka so we sang our anthem.
Fun fact, the actor who plays Ramsay Bolton is Welsh lol
And Alistair Thorne is played by Owen teale. Another Welsh actor.
@@taffyducks544 And Craster (Robert Pugh). And The High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce).
All bad guys...
@@bujin1977 indeed. Hahaha, Jonathan Pryce was also Carver in James Bond:.Tomorrow never dies.
English translation
The old land of my fathers is dear to me,
Land of bards and singers, famous men of renown;
Her brave warriors, very splendid patriots,
For freedom shed their blood.
Country, Country, I am faithful to my Country.
While the sea [is] a wall to the pure, most loved land,
O may the old language [sc. Welsh] endure.
Old mountainous Wales, paradise of the bard,
Every valley, every cliff, to my look is beautiful.
Through patriotic feeling, so charming is the murmur
Of her brooks, rivers, to me.
If the enemy oppresses my land under his foot,
The old language of the Welsh is as alive as ever.
The muse is not hindered by the hideous hand of treason,
Nor [is] the melodious harp of my country
Irish anthem before Ireland Vs England Croke Park 2007.
The history and the occasion, best version ever.
you knows your a proper welshman when the anthem makes you well up, and welsh i am!!!
Every damn time
@@antonyevans9772 OH YES!
At ice hockey games in the UK, teams have “match night mascot”, it’s mainly a child from one of their Jr teams (most U10) but sometimes a child who just knows how to skates comes on with players, skates around on their own before both teams do and then gets their name(s) announced just like the players.
You should watch the game too. Fantastic.
Absolute
played in the national stadium of wales to a packed capacity crowd of about 70,000 fans.... mostly welsh. As a proud welshman it puts the fear into most opponents when faced with such a crowd backing like this.
That was an amazing match though. I became a fan of the Welsh rugby team that day.
I'd run through brick walls if people sang that with/for me. And I'm from Australia!
You might enjoy all the top 10 rugby anthems
Cardiff devils singing the Welsh anthem. That’s powerful
Love it - all those fresh faces in our rugby team that have since become vets or even retired.!
LET ME TELL YOU. WHEN YOUR THERE ITS 10 FOLD,
As a Liverpudlian who made his home in Wales almost 40 years ago, I cry every time I hear it. God save (queen, king) whoever does nothing for me.
God save the king is British,England hasn't got an anthem.
Simply the best anthem,so powerful,humbling,the Welsh have the best voices,and I'm English
Hon. ❤
Actually kinda will put up with the Scottish . We will see 🏴🏴🦊🐟❤️