I am completely new to rugby, never played it, never watched it etc. I came across a video of the black ferns Haka and was completely blown away by the intensity, strength and power of those women. I soon started following Portia on instagram. She is such a role model! I enjoy learning more about her background and culture since I have never had touchpoints with maori culture before. Seing her this vulnerable here just showed again how inner strength has nothing to do with building walls or blocking emotions but being honest and close to oneself. Thank you for the interview!
I was exposed by watching this lady absolutely destroy and crush the other team in a highlight reel. Then I saw the haka. It was awesome. I've seen the men's team haka and that's impressive but the ladies hold their own.
I just discovered Portia this week at the olympics. My gawd. What an amazing athlete. As a Canadian, I am not familiar with rugby. But that has now permanently changed. Women's rugby in particular. The Black Ferns. Oh those women. The gold standard. I had seen her intensity in games, but seeing her softer side in this interview, it had me in tears. I'm going to learn everything there is to learn about this great woman and her Maori culture, which sadly I know nothing about. Fantastic interview.
As big fan of yours I am 100%behind you Portia may your life struggles be relieved, love you girl much respect for you your family and your village, what I love most about you, strong and proud women and HAKA WARRIOR, best of luck girl hold your head up walk proud ❤
Whoa Porsh, U blow me away n thank you my dearling. You inspire Ur ole aunt no end😊 Know for sure that our tupuna katoa know too how blessed they are to have U come n represent US katoa😊 love n blessings allways 💕😊
I'm an Aussie and I absolutely love Portia except when we play New Zealand and Portia runs out on the field, thanks Portia for all the great games you have given us, you're the best.
5:19 The anti-Māori rhetoric of key individuals in our coalition government reflects their personal bigotry and their newfound power is inflicting a very personal hurt across Aotearoa, as seen written on Portia’s face here - heartbreaking 💔 The shocking lurch to the right that our country has taken in parliament is countered by many, many individuals choosing to learn more about Te Tiriti, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Governments come and go, the people remain. Kia kaha.
Maoris now make up 20% of the Population in NZ. But Indians are fast catching up, they surpassed the Chinese in just 2 years. Indians will soon surpasses the Maoris too. There are a lot of jobs going from Maoris to Indians now, all fiber internet connections jobs done by Indians, call center jobs and increasingly bus drivers are Indians same with nurses and carer jobs and many others. GL NZ.
The thing is Indians will never be an identity of NZ, and there will never be a time when they overtake so called "real kiwis" population wise the core of Aotearoa NZ has always been and always will be Maori...yes Indians are taking any job they can of course it's been like that for a while,but the real fabric of this land will never change because of immigrants and jobs.
@@MRT-co1sdnah Indians will never be a fabric of Aotearoa mate. No matter how much you would like to convince yourself of this. With all due respect. And no way will there ever be more Indians then Maori in NZ. Most Maori don't do census so you don't have the right percentage there to start with 😆
@@MRT-co1sd Maori don't do census so your population percentage is way off its probably closer to 30 percent India overtaking Maori will never happen dreaming mate😂
@@dub_h7900 Indians grew from around 3% to 13% in leaps and bounds. The real percentage could be much higher too as many of these have not become PR yet. They are far the biggest of all Asians groups in NZ now and they are not far from the Maoris. Also, they unlike Koreans, Japanese and Chinese who are not having kids, they have a lots of kids more than even the Maoris. Go to any gas stations in big cities they are all employing Indians, many pizza & dominos or fast food chains too. Even you see many TV ads now aiming at Indians. So it’s just a matter of time they become the second largest group in NZ. By the way, roadworks are done by Indians too.
@@Jamluji No that's not target demographic... rugby is a professional business. "Did you have an issue with that?".... wow I bet you strike fear in hearts of all your little cuzzies under the age of 5 or so.
@@Jamluji No, Rugby is a professional business, its target is those most likely to buy merch, tickets, subscription media etc etc. "Did you have an issue with that?". I bet you strike fear in the hearts of all your little cuzies up to the age of about 5.
As proud as one is, or should be, of their culture, they should be at least equally critical. Unfortunately, I don't see that in modern Māori culture. I do not see the rate of development one should. The two are inextricably linked.
@@bernardocisneros4402 list all the books critical of Maori culture written by Maori - something Western culture is replete with yet almost completely non-existent in the former.
@@itistrue101 By Western people I assume you mean Anglos. Who cares if Western people have written books critical of Western culture. Just because the West did doesn't mean other cultures have to.
Your comment is literally telling everyone you don't have clue about Te Tiriti and everything surrounding it, as the old sayings go... What you don't know doesn't hurt you or....ignorance is bliss.
I am completely new to rugby, never played it, never watched it etc. I came across a video of the black ferns Haka and was completely blown away by the intensity, strength and power of those women. I soon started following Portia on instagram. She is such a role model! I enjoy learning more about her background and culture since I have never had touchpoints with maori culture before. Seing her this vulnerable here just showed again how inner strength has nothing to do with building walls or blocking emotions but being honest and close to oneself. Thank you for the interview!
I was exposed by watching this lady absolutely destroy and crush the other team in a highlight reel. Then I saw the haka. It was awesome. I've seen the men's team haka and that's impressive but the ladies hold their own.
You can tell by the way she plays that she carries the warrior spirit of her people in her blood.
Most real competitors are just like that. Not anything special to the maori. Lots of great warrior cultures in history
One of the most brilliant athletes I've ever seen.
just watched a highlight reel and it was amazing how she breaks tackles. shes a beautiful person and fierce, hard not to love that!
I just discovered Portia this week at the olympics. My gawd. What an amazing athlete. As a Canadian, I am not familiar with rugby. But that has now permanently changed. Women's rugby in particular. The Black Ferns. Oh those women. The gold standard. I had seen her intensity in games, but seeing her softer side in this interview, it had me in tears. I'm going to learn everything there is to learn about this great woman and her Maori culture, which sadly I know nothing about. Fantastic interview.
Be proud of who you are. I’m Pakeha and believe we should all stand tall.
KIA KAHA !
Portia's 'vulner_ability' is also her strength. A warrior in the noblest sense of the word...
She's a better person then she is a rugby player
She's amazing...may she live long and live well.
You are a great rugby player and it's always a pleasure to watch your games
Truly an amazing lady so much talent thankyou for all efforts you're a star 🏉
Our Tipuna shine brightly through you, beautiful, beautiful Wahine Toa. Arohanui from across the creek.❤❤❤
What a beautiful and charming person.
Portia, your ancestors see how you honor them.
~an American in Korea 🇰🇷
Trying to dance your way through tears is crazy.
I believe in her culture it brings them strength in tough moments. Like a call for power.
As big fan of yours I am 100%behind you Portia may your life struggles be relieved, love you girl much respect for you your family and your village, what I love most about you, strong and proud women and HAKA WARRIOR, best of luck girl hold your head up walk proud ❤
I feel your "Mauri me Ora" Portia....You are inspirational, aspirational, humble....You are Mauri and MAURI is you!! kia ora
She is the coolest person and takes here fame in such an important and impactful way, that so many do not.
Whoa Porsh, U blow me away n thank you my dearling. You inspire Ur ole aunt no end😊 Know for sure that our tupuna katoa know too how blessed they are to have U come n represent US katoa😊 love n blessings allways 💕😊
Amazing player.
I'm an Aussie and I absolutely love Portia except when we play New Zealand and Portia runs out on the field, thanks Portia for all the great games you have given us, you're the best.
5:19 The anti-Māori rhetoric of key individuals in our coalition government reflects their personal bigotry and their newfound power is inflicting a very personal hurt across Aotearoa, as seen written on Portia’s face here - heartbreaking 💔 The shocking lurch to the right that our country has taken in parliament is countered by many, many individuals choosing to learn more about Te Tiriti, Te Reo and Te Ao Māori. Governments come and go, the people remain. Kia kaha.
Maoris now make up 20% of the Population in NZ. But Indians are fast catching up, they surpassed the Chinese in just 2 years. Indians will soon surpasses the Maoris too. There are a lot of jobs going from Maoris to Indians now, all fiber internet connections jobs done by Indians, call center jobs and increasingly bus drivers are Indians same with nurses and carer jobs and many others. GL NZ.
The thing is Indians will never be an identity of NZ, and there will never be a time when they overtake so called "real kiwis" population wise the core of Aotearoa NZ has always been and always will be Maori...yes Indians are taking any job they can of course it's been like that for a while,but the real fabric of this land will never change because of immigrants and jobs.
@@MRT-co1sdnah Indians will never be a fabric of Aotearoa mate. No matter how much you would like to convince yourself of this. With all due respect. And no way will there ever be more Indians then Maori in NZ. Most Maori don't do census so you don't have the right percentage there to start with 😆
@@MRT-co1sd Maori don't do census so your population percentage is way off its probably closer to 30 percent India overtaking Maori will never happen dreaming mate😂
@@dub_h7900 Indians grew from around 3% to 13% in leaps and bounds. The real percentage could be much higher too as many of these have not become PR yet. They are far the biggest of all Asians groups in NZ now and they are not far from the Maoris. Also, they unlike Koreans, Japanese and Chinese who are not having kids, they have a lots of kids more than even the Maoris. Go to any gas stations in big cities they are all employing Indians, many pizza & dominos or fast food chains too. Even you see many TV ads now aiming at Indians. So it’s just a matter of time they become the second largest group in NZ. By the way, roadworks are done by Indians too.
Great player and very articulate ❤ Thank you for sharing
Way to go Portia from kaikohe love where you are form
That was absolutely beautiful porch super star GOAT legend of all time
I discovered her on tic toc she is a amazing human being
Nga mihi kia koe, to kaha ki te hapaitia i to tatou mana maori i runga i te atamira o te ao. I roto i te aroha, ka tutuki tatou ❤.
Congratulations Portia and Nga Puhi
Arohanui ki a koe e te tuahine ❤️ mahia te mahi
Arohanui
Aroha
Kia kaha Portia
Your absolutely right in your korero
Good for you Portia.
Please talk about the lesser houses
Wahine toa. Kia Ora Portia.
U should play for the warriors in the nrlw sis✊🏾
Mauri ora Portia
Kaikohe beautiful tattoo Represent your bloodline
I thought she’s Bill William’s sister and so half White half Samoan?
You thought wrong, her surname is woodman not Williams 😂
@@dub_h7900 So whose Bill’s sister? In one interview Bill looks up to his sister whose also a great athlete. Is she also a great rugby player?
I think your thinking of Niall Williams
@@exodusdiva2295 Oh yeah. She’s also in the Kiwi 7s. Always getting confused between the two. Thanks.
Wrong person mate
Wāhinetoa 🩷
Ātaahua
She is very attractive
Identity politics is going to increase, not decrease.
World rugby getting all political stick to the rugby aye..love Portia shes definitely the goat of womens rugby no doubt awesome to watch.
Mate, WR was already political when it focused their marketing efforts on white players. Don't be a dunce
@@Jamluji What is the target demographic?
@@itistrue101 the target demographic is "those who need more resources and support". Did you have an issue with that?
@@Jamluji No that's not target demographic... rugby is a professional business.
"Did you have an issue with that?".... wow I bet you strike fear in hearts of all your little cuzzies under the age of 5 or so.
@@Jamluji No, Rugby is a professional business, its target is those most likely to buy merch, tickets, subscription media etc etc.
"Did you have an issue with that?". I bet you strike fear in the hearts of all your little cuzies up to the age of about 5.
あれ？どうした?
As proud as one is, or should be, of their culture, they should be at least equally critical. Unfortunately, I don't see that in modern Māori culture. I do not see the rate of development one should. The two are inextricably linked.
WTF are you talking about?
@@bernardocisneros4402 list all the books critical of Maori culture written by Maori - something Western culture is replete with yet almost completely non-existent in the former.
@@itistrue101 By Western people I assume you mean Anglos. Who cares if Western people have written books critical of Western culture. Just because the West did doesn't mean other cultures have to.
That's a dude
All of what happened and was discussed in this video and this is all you could come up with.
hmmmmm ... not the sharpest knife in the draw are we ???
"El pendejo Velasquez". That has a nice ring to it.
He's that nice because he's playing with a bunch of GIRLS. Lmao. 🙃🤣😂😇
"Being attacked..." that's a funny way of saying the tap is finally being turned off... 🙄
Why don't you elaborate instead using a metaphor as a weak attempt to convey your interpretation of "being attacked"
Entitled and woke
Who are you talking about. Portia? if so you know nothing. You are probably a nasty person who hides in the internet
Weak and pathetic
says the sad man who has nothing in his life
Your comment is literally telling everyone you don't have clue about Te Tiriti and everything surrounding it, as the old sayings go... What you don't know doesn't hurt you or....ignorance is bliss.
Ignorant comment . There's nothing woke about appreciating your own peoples culture .
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❗ KIA KAHA WHAKAUTR KAITOS ! AAAAH 🦾
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