Damian McKenzie Impresses On Japan Rugby League One Debut | Suntory vs Brave Lupus

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  • Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo | Division 1 | Round 1
    All Black star Damian McKenzie made an impressive debut in Japan Rugby League One in a high scoring affair between both Tokyo sides.
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  • @dtxgaming5901
    @dtxgaming5901 2 роки тому +115

    That looked like that was a game that most fans dream of. Loads of tries around the packs and a well fought game, pack with excitement.

    • @mufuliramark
      @mufuliramark 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah and loads of ignored forward passes as well…

    • @dtxgaming5901
      @dtxgaming5901 2 роки тому +1

      @@mufuliramark I thought I seen a few too

  • @arendsmith9527
    @arendsmith9527 2 роки тому +235

    Some of those passes were hella forward. Loved the rugby though.

    • @Lizardbrainzzz
      @Lizardbrainzzz 2 роки тому +29

      Shockingly forward !!

    • @joelyons886
      @joelyons886 2 роки тому +18

      was gonna just say that ffs some were not even marginal but shockin blatant...

    • @Jackthompson01
      @Jackthompson01 2 роки тому +15

      I was thinking are there different rules in Japan like wtaf

    • @justogetarep
      @justogetarep 2 роки тому +15

      Are they letting them slide so that Rugby looks like a better more exciting spectacle with a view to making Rugby more popular in Japan ?

    • @dabzvapelord
      @dabzvapelord 2 роки тому +1

      @@justogetarep i think so

  • @KiwiGraggle
    @KiwiGraggle 2 роки тому +96

    Honestly, don't you just love seeing Japanese rugby improve. I can't wait to see them in the Rugby Championship and pacific rugby tournaments too.

    • @Sabundy
      @Sabundy 2 роки тому +2

      Same here :) If anything I think it's ridiculous that Japan is not already being added to the Rugby Championship

    • @Connor6569
      @Connor6569 2 роки тому +3

      @@Sabundy I disagree. They'll get totally destroyed

    • @sbwke9432
      @sbwke9432 2 роки тому +5

      @@Connor6569 I agree that it may take a little while for them to display consistent good performances, but I think its unfair to say that they'll get destroyed. Are we forgetting that they did beat South Africa at the largest competition in the sport? I also argue that having more matches againsts the more elite rugby countries, can only have a positive effect on the growth and level of competition of the sport in Japan.

    • @Connor6569
      @Connor6569 2 роки тому +1

      @@sbwke9432 The Japanese aren't up to standard. Most of their best players are former super rugby players who couldn't make it. No I haven't forgotten, but I don't see that happening again for a long time

    • @Connor6569
      @Connor6569 11 місяців тому

      @@kzr7 They just lost to my countries 3rd best team 38-6

  • @usarugbyleagueunionfan
    @usarugbyleagueunionfan 2 роки тому +64

    Awesome crowd! So impressed. Hopefully, the Japanese Rugby League One continues to grow and attract more fans from around the world. We as Rugby fans need to support each other’s leagues. I coach Youth Rugby and we have our first game this morning. 🏉🇺🇸🇯🇵💪🏻

  • @ryanator109
    @ryanator109 2 роки тому +76

    So sad we’re going to be missing Damian this season at the Chiefs but glad to see him doing well and it won’t be long until he’s back 💪

    • @KiwiGraggle
      @KiwiGraggle 2 роки тому +4

      I think it will be good for him. We see this with Barrett who I think is now a much more rounded player.
      NZ need to step up in 2022 after a challenging 2021. Time to get in some of these newer All-Blacks who I think are awesome.
      As for Japanese rugby, love seeing them rise and with the other Pacific region rugby improvements, e.g. Fiji, Tonga etc.

    • @RogerBiwandu
      @RogerBiwandu 2 роки тому

      @@KiwiGraggle Jordie Barrett ? Since the last game vs France I'd not put him anymore with the black jersey.

    • @KiwiGraggle
      @KiwiGraggle 2 роки тому

      @@RogerBiwandu The current alternative?. I think NZ looked extremely tired mate during that game. I have faith it can be turned around.

  • @lazybedford3018
    @lazybedford3018 2 роки тому +39

    2:41 Great pass from the quarterback

    • @mikejulz87
      @mikejulz87 2 роки тому +6

      I can't believe they let that pass. It was a blatant forward pass

    • @domjohnson81
      @domjohnson81 2 роки тому +2

      m8 nithing worse than 8:30

    • @planethamster
      @planethamster 2 роки тому +1

      There was one earlier than that that drifted 3/4 metres forward

    • @markbeechey8901
      @markbeechey8901 2 роки тому +1

      Hahahahaha

  • @zephanish
    @zephanish 2 роки тому +10

    Wish Aus had played Macmahon more last year. Guy is underrated

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 2 роки тому +17

    WTF......1:51, such a clear forward pass totally missed by the ref who was in a the best position to see it....

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy 2 роки тому +9

    So good to see the start of a fully pro league in Japan

  • @skeche
    @skeche 2 роки тому +1

    Great to see DMac back in action this time with the Suntory, will be following these guys with Kerevi this season

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 2 роки тому +38

    2:42.... superb forward pass again totally ignored by a well place ref..... Japan must have their own rugby rules...Surely Im not the only person to see this

    • @people00
      @people00 2 роки тому +2

      And 1:50

    • @potatowaffle5653
      @potatowaffle5653 2 роки тому +1

      Their only saving grace is the passing players hand movement. The refs have been told world wide to check then when a suspected forward pass.. has to be the reason why they weren't pulled back?!

    • @benhope7559
      @benhope7559 2 роки тому

      Is that all you took from this. who cares? Bloody armchair referees.

    • @mufuliramark
      @mufuliramark 2 роки тому +3

      @@benhope7559 I’m racking up ‘thumbs up’ for my comments mate. Shit refs make for shit games….. Oh, your not a ref are you!😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Mike-ym6rl
      @Mike-ym6rl 2 роки тому

      There were two tries awarded from forward passes.

  • @CantThinkofaCoolOne
    @CantThinkofaCoolOne 2 роки тому +1

    Super viewing. Thank you.

  • @jamalwoods9649
    @jamalwoods9649 2 роки тому +2

    15min highlights are the way to go people.

  • @tewaewae
    @tewaewae 2 роки тому +1

    @rugbypass are you offering streaming of games for nations outside of US Aus and JApn?

  • @ckromuluss11and89
    @ckromuluss11and89 2 роки тому

    enjoyed this match,japanese rugby is aewsome ,

  • @henryherbert
    @henryherbert 2 роки тому +9

    Good quality rugby! It seems like the refs/tmo are letting the game flow with less interference, hence the forward passes

  • @aapi1253
    @aapi1253 2 роки тому +1

    looks like a fun season

  • @malietoa3205
    @malietoa3205 2 роки тому +5

    We want Folau highlights

  • @brutushita1
    @brutushita1 2 роки тому +5

    2:42. FOWARD PASS! BY A MILE!

    • @mac9954
      @mac9954 2 роки тому

      come on open your eyes

  • @shanngatihine5500
    @shanngatihine5500 2 роки тому +1

    Some great rugby.

  • @tmac515
    @tmac515 2 роки тому +9

    So they just don’t care about forward passes in Japan ? That pass at 1:50 was disgustingly forward 😂😂😂😂

  • @rhysodonnell3787
    @rhysodonnell3787 2 роки тому +2

    Good Game that looked free flowinge

  • @TwoUp22
    @TwoUp22 2 роки тому +2

    This is looking better than Super Rugby AU tbh 😅😅

  • @BubbaBellin
    @BubbaBellin 2 роки тому

    incredible skills from the number 5.

  • @onlylove-fn3zg
    @onlylove-fn3zg 2 роки тому +1

    It will be nice to see a Clubs world cup with all of these talented teams (world wide ) would be great to C .

    • @Samizouza
      @Samizouza 2 роки тому

      That's what we're all hoping for

  • @davidharris2035
    @davidharris2035 2 роки тому +2

    best league in the world

  • @RogerBiwandu
    @RogerBiwandu 2 роки тому +1

    60 - 46, are you kid' me or what ?!!! :o
    Nice game, very entertaining.

  • @mrfrisky2997
    @mrfrisky2997 2 роки тому

    Love Rugby League

    • @potatowaffle5653
      @potatowaffle5653 2 роки тому

      Wrong video mate. No arm tackles is on another video I am sure

  • @mikejulz87
    @mikejulz87 2 роки тому +1

    You could see those forward passes from outer space

  • @wolfpack9995
    @wolfpack9995 2 роки тому

    A few SPECSAVERS MOMENTS in this game

  • @dabzvapelord
    @dabzvapelord 2 роки тому +1

    this was a great match to watch

  • @Sabundy
    @Sabundy 2 роки тому +2

    On a side note .....Suntory make some awesome drinks 🍷🍻 🧃🥤

  • @georgie-fentanyl
    @georgie-fentanyl 2 роки тому

    McKenzie cuts his own hair wearing a blindfold and he's not ashamed to show it. 💪

  • @joelyons886
    @joelyons886 2 роки тому +13

    Forward passes and Offside... if you bend rules at this level then players are and will be found out at test level, seems to be a case of Japan playing the game in Japan to suit themselves then at test level they get hockied because they have to actually play the rules... unless on home soil where they get these decisions forward passes and offside seem to have escaped the rules book in Japan

  • @SA-dx5sx
    @SA-dx5sx 2 роки тому +1

    That first try, the pass was so far forward it was like American football.

  • @richardnorman7977
    @richardnorman7977 2 роки тому +8

    Some great rugby shown, but they are going to struggle a bit once they introduce the 'Forward pass' law...........

  • @dude9318
    @dude9318 2 роки тому

    Wow the stadium has a lot of fans! Super rugby these days never had stadiums that where that full expect the finals .

    • @Samizouza
      @Samizouza 2 роки тому

      Hopefully that changes now that there's two pasifika teams in it, whether they'll be competitive remains to be seen despite a really rough outing potentially.

  • @robertwhyte5078
    @robertwhyte5078 2 роки тому +27

    Are forward passes allowed in the Japanese league?

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae 2 роки тому +2

      referees aren't gutsy enough to call 50/50s against the favorites. Happens in all levels of Japanese rugby

    • @joelyons886
      @joelyons886 2 роки тому +2

      if you bend rules at this level then players are and will be found out at test level, seems to be a case of Japan playing the game in Japan to suit them selves then at test level they get hockied because they have to actually play the rules... unless on home soil where they get these decisions forward passes and offside seem to have escaped the rules book in Japan

    • @0westdude
      @0westdude 2 роки тому +2

      Seems to be they let the game flow rather then call back everything

    • @user-ub3kb4pj7t
      @user-ub3kb4pj7t 2 роки тому +1

      Rugby is not that popular a sport in Japan, so there are few referees and the quality of refereeing varies.
      I think this will improve when rugby becomes more popular and referees are given a proper status as a profession.
      as a Japanese

    • @joelyons886
      @joelyons886 2 роки тому

      @@0westdude ah sure lets just make up the rules as we go along then anything to make it flow, why bother having scrums they only delay everything and sure why wait for everyone to line up when the ball goes dead and there is a lineout lest just throw it back in like football oh and sure why not just do what they do in American Football and when a try is scored no need to touch the ball down just cross the line it'll save time along with kicking the conversion from infront of the posts rather than out on the side if try scored by coner flag oh and..... IT'S RUGBY and there are rules!!!! Play them or go make your own bloody game up!!!

  • @mac9954
    @mac9954 2 роки тому +1

    Japanese Rugby teams need to get more information on this

  • @Cronkanaterz
    @Cronkanaterz 2 роки тому

    how refreshing is it to watch a good game of Rugby, For sure some of the passes were forward but how good did the game flow

  • @sonnybill8271
    @sonnybill8271 2 роки тому +5

    Those forward passes though 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @dixonmwaura5561
    @dixonmwaura5561 2 роки тому +2

    Kits look like super rugby teams

  • @user-el9tk1db3y
    @user-el9tk1db3y 2 роки тому

    ダミアン凄いな。

  • @nahzewilliams5912
    @nahzewilliams5912 2 роки тому

    BrooOOOooo that pass at 2.40 to the winger for the try was way forward lol

  • @alanfox691
    @alanfox691 2 роки тому +1

    It's just a pity you are not showing any of the games live here in
    The U.K. hopefully the same will not be true when Super Rugby kick Off.

  • @DA-xm6hq
    @DA-xm6hq 2 роки тому +1

    Finally forward passes are now allowed in rugby 👍👍

  • @syuna9
    @syuna9 2 роки тому

    "Try de OK." Nice announcement.

  • @AliKaks
    @AliKaks 2 роки тому +1

    ngl Japanese club rugby looks good

  • @agostinonigro9774
    @agostinonigro9774 2 роки тому

    Is forward pass allowed in Japan?

  • @ardiusfidelis6568
    @ardiusfidelis6568 2 роки тому +5

    Can't these referees see them fwd passes??? Are they all blind 🤔 😳

  • @jaywkl7
    @jaywkl7 2 роки тому +1

    Ryoto Nakamura is unreal

  • @BubbaBellin
    @BubbaBellin 2 роки тому +1

    Is there snow?

  • @siumoala9533
    @siumoala9533 2 роки тому +1

    Show folau highlights please

  • @sykoticvl
    @sykoticvl 2 роки тому +2

    more forward passes than the NFL

  • @jameshickling2641
    @jameshickling2641 2 роки тому

    mckenzie with the usual flashes of brilliance and then the loose pass to give away a try

    • @poobum1966
      @poobum1966 2 роки тому +1

      I think it was more the fumble from the number 12

    • @callmelegolas8274
      @callmelegolas8274 2 роки тому

      Tbh he played pretty well for a distributor but I think theres still alot of work needed to develop synergy in the backline. Dmac opened q a few opportunities for the winger who had some really stupid fumbles. The pass to Nakamura was honestly not a bad one but it was very risky so I do agree that it was kinda unnecessary.

  • @wazazaby
    @wazazaby 2 роки тому +1

    holy shit those forward passes 😂

  • @masayoshi-dh1eg
    @masayoshi-dh1eg 2 роки тому

    ワーナーくんすげえな

  • @jonhay75
    @jonhay75 2 роки тому +1

    I guess we just ignoring forward psses now.... 2:40

  • @bradandrew7664
    @bradandrew7664 2 роки тому

    Looks like im watching the 2021 super rugby final 🤣🤣

  • @christopherbrodie6987
    @christopherbrodie6987 2 роки тому +5

    Rugby League 1 hmmmm... not sure much thought went into the naming

    • @potatowaffle5653
      @potatowaffle5653 2 роки тому

      I think it actually was retranslated from Japanese and it unfortunately got overlooked... Rugby U is far better in my opinion but league has a place for sure.. 😏

  • @planethamster
    @planethamster 2 роки тому

    Do they not do forward passes in Japan?

  • @mkg5048
    @mkg5048 2 роки тому +2

    That first try had a forward pass so far forward that it was passed into 2023. Bunch of blind bats in that arena lol

    • @mac9954
      @mac9954 2 роки тому

      no not forwarded

  • @alan_vamos23
    @alan_vamos23 2 роки тому

    Japan Rugby League One Champions VS Super Rugby Pacific Champions prepared for new Match in 2022

  • @heinhendric6405
    @heinhendric6405 2 роки тому +1

    This game was full of forward passes for the sake of tries or keeping the game flowing. Great for the league but on the international stage it will be called.

  • @brentonvalentine7198
    @brentonvalentine7198 2 роки тому +1

    Japanese rugby come along way. This is top notch rugby.... better than super rugby.

  • @SPYDALOWC
    @SPYDALOWC 2 роки тому

    So no one saw that forward pass at 1:50? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️😂

  • @ascentraland9264
    @ascentraland9264 2 роки тому

    Inserting comments about forward passes cause I've been reading it in the comments section

  • @evangelist6277
    @evangelist6277 2 роки тому

    Does this mean he's out for the NZ season?

  • @jivyajinn4144
    @jivyajinn4144 2 роки тому +1

    First pass at 1.50 was a mile forward wtf... commentators didn't even say anything!

  • @nikokefu5635
    @nikokefu5635 2 роки тому

    Professional in Japan Rugby, only one thing, They need to make a rule about FORWARD PASS lol

  • @hayleycorreia9809
    @hayleycorreia9809 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! What’s with all the forward passes. Am I watching the wrong sport?

  • @pravshar6934
    @pravshar6934 2 роки тому

    For a second I thought it was Crusaders vs Highlanders 😅

  • @lewiadam3382
    @lewiadam3382 2 роки тому

    The Commentators love saying money 🤑😆🍻😆👍

  • @robertlawrence7958
    @robertlawrence7958 2 роки тому

    They don't let a little thing like forward passes get in the way of game.

  • @lukeabram4311
    @lukeabram4311 2 роки тому

    Amazing to see the Japanese game grow but common….the amount of forward passes!? Whats going on ref!? Let’s get the basics of the game right. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ 2 роки тому

      The amount of forward passes was quite low. It's just that 3 you see are extreme.

  • @Gumden
    @Gumden 2 роки тому

    japan don't call forward passes like the NBA don't call travels

  • @mikedeez5570
    @mikedeez5570 2 роки тому

    Looks like crusaders vs highlanders...

  • @professionalprocrastinator8103
    @professionalprocrastinator8103 2 роки тому

    For all his talent it's clear as day why Tevita Li wasn't needed by the Landers. He's a ball hogger. Come on damn it, pass the freaking ball!

  • @goliath_red1102
    @goliath_red1102 2 роки тому

    Not bad with the boot is he?

  • @giovannidispirito9056
    @giovannidispirito9056 2 роки тому +3

    Great rugby but I swear you can’t pass forward? 👀🤥🤣

  • @MeanAzz_13
    @MeanAzz_13 2 роки тому

    Chiefs v Saders

  • @pc1974qld
    @pc1974qld 2 роки тому

    Rugby League?

  • @jonathandavid9389
    @jonathandavid9389 2 роки тому +1

    This not rugby league but union

  • @robvanderkroft6515
    @robvanderkroft6515 2 роки тому

    Is it just me or do the uniforms look very similar to the crusaders and the cheifs/hurricanes.

  • @miyaji5942
    @miyaji5942 2 роки тому

    中村亮土スローフォワード多すぎよ

  • @yahwehswarrior
    @yahwehswarrior 2 роки тому

    forward pass cmon

  • @pauljamison3340
    @pauljamison3340 2 роки тому

    Was that ref cross eyed or blind???

  • @amauryroquencourt6254
    @amauryroquencourt6254 2 роки тому

    Passes are even more forward than in super rugby games wow, is it american football or what 🤣

  • @snitz11
    @snitz11 2 роки тому

    Haha super confusing. Didn’t think they played rugby league in Japan

  • @GrandpaGreenThumb
    @GrandpaGreenThumb 2 роки тому +1

    Great game to watch but the standard of referring is awful. There are forward passes which are borderline and then... there is the ones on display here

    • @n4s98
      @n4s98 2 роки тому

      Not really a great game then 😂😂

  • @lealavaamalo4836
    @lealavaamalo4836 2 роки тому

    The referee is blind. Can't see the forward pass.

  • @christiantasidaily
    @christiantasidaily 2 роки тому

    Piss poor effort from the commentator with announcing any of the Japanese players 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM 2 роки тому

    Was there even any Japanese out there?

    • @fan.nihon.rugby1984
      @fan.nihon.rugby1984 2 роки тому

      Buy glasses. Suntory on the field of 10 native Japanese and Toshiba 8. I do not understand why people keep repeating these nonsensical speeches. Yes, foreigners also play in the Japanese league, but there are plenty of Japanese in every team.

  • @taksanetoshi9859
    @taksanetoshi9859 2 роки тому +1

    It is called JAPAN LEAGUE 1, NOT Japan Rugby League.
    FFS.

  • @morris9337
    @morris9337 2 роки тому

    Forward passes…

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      @ianbell4527 2 роки тому

      Piss off.tfhis is real sport not fantasy money

  • @n4s98
    @n4s98 2 роки тому +3

    The game was riddled with forward passes, shocking that the referee and the fans said nothing.....

    • @mac9954
      @mac9954 2 роки тому

      no way forward

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ 2 роки тому

      The game had no more forward passes than most other games, it's just that there were a few extreme ones that were missed by the officials.

    • @n4s98
      @n4s98 2 роки тому +1

      @@bremCZ no this was really bad with forward passes

    • @bremCZ
      @bremCZ 2 роки тому

      @@n4s98 No it wasn't. It was quite normal with the number of forward passes.

    • @n4s98
      @n4s98 2 роки тому +1

      @@bremCZ I think you need to get your eyes checked, they were miles forward 😂😂

  • @clay_arr
    @clay_arr 2 роки тому

    Hahaha they're playing American football out there, farkk me dead those passes are a mile forward.

  • @jamesf4083
    @jamesf4083 2 роки тому

    thought this was gonna be rugby league, not union. disapointed.

  • @scrumhalforegon
    @scrumhalforegon 2 роки тому

    Lol.. do they call any forward passes in Japanese rugby?