Great speed and balance, he’d hit the line at pace and could step off either foot without slowing down. In my opinion, the best running fullback to have ever played.
Greatest Fullback of All Time. Will never forget his try against the Warratahs in 96' where he practically ran the length of the field beating half a dozen defenders in the process.
That 2000 NPC finals has got to be the greatest NPC final ever. Remember watching that at home with all the church family after peses (choir practice) lol I remember we went in as underdogs down to Jade stadium back then in Christchurch, Canterbury were hot favs to win especially with home advantage. Will never forget Jonah and Marika down the sideline for that unforgettable piece of play, we were jumping and screaming when he scored! Lol. Those were the days 😢
I remember playing against him at college first XV level. We had the better team, and comfortably won the game, but he cut us to pieces on a few occasions. He became my favourite player to watch a few years later when he went on to become an All Black.
One of my favourite all black greats. Not sure why he couldn't get 100 caps or more. Like a hot knife through butter watching him running through teams!
I'm a Bok fan through and through..... But without doubt, for me, Cullen is the greatest to ever put on a pair of rugby boots... Nobody could turn a game on its head like Cullen
That try vs Waratahs stand out...He is the greatest to ever do it. I've seen many a 15 try to get to his level but they're always missing something. He is at the epi-center of any venn diagram.
As a former fullback myself, i can only dream of being half as good this guy, what a player, modest too, i've got a t-shirt with a photo of myself and JPR Williams on, what i'd give to have one with Christian Cullen on, as a Welsh person, i knw it's rugby blasphemy to not pick JPR, but my all-time favourite 15 is Mr. Cullen, he made rugby look so easy with his graceful running and sidestep, and a fine defender too... hats off to you Mr. Cullen...
Not to take the spotlight off my favorite back of all-time in CC, but you do realize that at 3:13 there is a combined 13 feet/3.9m and 500#/227kg of absolute rampage happening, unfolding into one of the THE most spectacular tries ever. EVER! That is straight up ying-yang of predator and prey. I dare you to find a better example of the breadth and depth of human speed AND power.
Greatest fullback of all time in my opinion
Totally agree
Agree
Totally agree. The greatest try scorer that I have ever seen.
That's a fact.
Fact
He is the GOAT. Absolutely phenomenal. From a Springbok supporter.
The GOAT and humble. From a Bok fan
Great speed and balance, he’d hit the line at pace and could step off either foot without slowing down. In my opinion, the best running fullback to have ever played.
Greatest fullback of all time. A legend. The Paekoariki Express!!
Absolute Rolls Royce of Fullbacks - my fave of all time.
My favourite fullback, I've watched his highlights package every year since UA-cam was a thing. NEVER gets old 😀
Greatest Fullback of All Time. Will never forget his try against the Warratahs in 96' where he practically ran the length of the field beating half a dozen defenders in the process.
My favourite player growing up. Humble bloke love to have a beer with the legend
Probably my favourite AB to ever watch. He looked so unassuming too which added to his awesomeness. Love his humbleness too. What a player.
not many players get you to the edge of your seat every time he touched it, but Cully was one! (his wellington mate Jonah another)
So many memories of Cullen cutting up the defence from fullback. Ability to read the player, that side-step and blinding pace.
Best Fullback ever💪.
Thank you for the awesome memories and highlights👌
es de hecho el mejor jugador de la historia del rugby !!!!!.
Christian and Serge BLANCO my favourite rugby fullbacks EVER!!
My favourite All Black Ever from Argentina!!!
that '96 jersey sat perfectly on the shoulders, with a great collar, its my fave classic jersey i reckon
That 2000 NPC finals has got to be the greatest NPC final ever. Remember watching that at home with all the church family after peses (choir practice) lol I remember we went in as underdogs down to Jade stadium back then in Christchurch, Canterbury were hot favs to win especially with home advantage. Will never forget Jonah and Marika down the sideline for that unforgettable piece of play, we were jumping and screaming when he scored! Lol. Those were the days 😢
I remember playing against him at college first XV level. We had the better team, and comfortably won the game, but he cut us to pieces on a few occasions. He became my favourite player to watch a few years later when he went on to become an All Black.
Fantastic player and great memories watching those highlights of Cullys career
Was a delight watching all the 90s games the rugby back then was priceless
The historic Bok and Wallaby jersey would be awesome to own too. Cully the 🐐
One of my favourite all black greats. Not sure why he couldn't get 100 caps or more. Like a hot knife through butter watching him running through teams!
🐐
no one has come close to culley since and no one will
CC!! The greatest fullback of all time.Unreal!
Favourite player of all time.
I'm a Bok fan through and through..... But without doubt, for me, Cullen is the greatest to ever put on a pair of rugby boots... Nobody could turn a game on its head like Cullen
The #15 G.O.A.T
What a player what a talent- greatest fullback in rugby union history- period - unstoppable in his prime
When every school kid/club rugby fullback thought they were Cully and tried to run it from the goal line 😆 There's only one Cully guys!
Greatest fullback of all time!!!
And there won't be another like him. CC numero uno🐐👌
Grew up in the 90s n no doubt Cullen was the best fullback of that era❤❤...amazing footwork and line speed
Where's the Central Vikings jumper.
One of my all-time great players. From a Brit.
The natural athlete...
Best fullback we ever had ⚫️
That try vs Waratahs stand out...He is the greatest to ever do it. I've seen many a 15 try to get to his level but they're always missing something. He is at the epi-center of any venn diagram.
Greatest 15 to ever play the game
The Paekakariki Express, the best of the best, long live to Christian Cullen !!!
As a former fullback myself, i can only dream of being half as good this guy, what a player, modest too, i've got a t-shirt with a photo of myself and JPR Williams on, what i'd give to have one with Christian Cullen on, as a Welsh person, i knw it's rugby blasphemy to not pick JPR, but my all-time favourite 15 is Mr. Cullen, he made rugby look so easy with his graceful running and sidestep, and a fine defender too... hats off to you Mr. Cullen...
Dude was awesome back in the day..
The Paekākāriki express
The Wellington hurricanes/lions best
Cullen the meanest of them all
The Greatest Fullback of ALL time.
The best of all time
🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
The greatest fullback I have ever seen live.
He was a bad mannn on dat feild one of the best all blacks to play
Goat
Legend
arguably the goat player
Best FB NZ ever had
What a baller he was! Where is the Munster jersey Christian?
My favourite no.15
The Man Cullen
Love this
GOAT
Poetry in motion when at full flight
I havn watched rugby since he left but I do like Jonah but I don't even think Jonah would hav made out of the in goal area like Cullen did
Not to take the spotlight off my favorite back of all-time in CC, but you do realize that at 3:13 there is a combined 13 feet/3.9m and 500#/227kg of absolute rampage happening, unfolding into one of the THE most spectacular tries ever. EVER! That is straight up ying-yang of predator and prey. I dare you to find a better example of the breadth and depth of human speed AND power.
Where's the Hurricanes jerseys at bro😭💪🖤💛🖤💛
deserved more then five mins
Even with grey hair I wouldn’t race a 100m with the legend
Where’s that Maori All Blacks jersey bruh 😎
Would you believe this guy was told he was too scrawny to play when he put his hand up for Samoa? 😂🤦🏾♂️ would’ve been the best 15 for Samoa back then
The gun of guns 🔫 💪
Legend