Jonah Lomu: A Rugby Legend (2001)
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- The sight of All Black's Jonah Lomu pile-driving his way to the try line, carrying half the opposition team on his back, is undoubtedly one of the most exciting in sport, and JONAH stylishly charts the rise of this phenomenal young man. Featuring interviews with the disarmingly boyish star himself, as well as awed tributes from team-mates and opponents, this is a celebration of one rugby union player to have transcended the sport. It's not hard to see why. Lomu off the pitch is personable and self-deprecating. On the pitch he's all but unstoppable, and here's the evidence from his career to date, including amazing footage of Lomu as an enormous schoolboy player in 1993. His unfortunate opponents that day can reflect that the following year Jonah became the youngest All-Black in history. At 63 minutes long, the producers have had to strike a balance between action and context, and though there's only time for the best of the highlights of events at the World Cups in 1995 and 1999 and beyond, it's a largely successful compromise, featuring classic tries that bear repeated viewing. However, Lomu's battle against Nephrotic Syndrome--the kidney disorder that almost snuffed out his career--is glossed over in a couple of sentences, and students of rugby might hope for a little more analysis of the games themselves. That said there's at least a dozen slices of action here that will take your breath away.
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From A South African. We watched him with amazement during the 95 wc. What a gentleman, what a legend. The best there ever was. Rip great legend
I love this man, for more reasons than this video portrays.
A formidable athlete, and a wonderful man.
Wish he was still around
Forget the rugby player that he was, how down to earth and humble was he ? He was a role model for all ages, look how he conducted himself on and off the field, he was one of the very very few ‘world’ sports stars that all ages could look up to, when he fell ill he never once grumbled and kept on smiling, throughout his illness he lost nearly all his wealth as a result but he just accepted that was the card he was dealt but carried on inspiring and setting an example, what a selfless humble man, something the world of sport will will rarely see to often again, great memories of my teens from a proud welsh man
one of the best ever comments i will ever see.
To be fair mate that's true about nearly all Kiwis I've ever met and I lived their for 10 years.
David Beckham bribes and arse-licks his way to a knighthood, Richie McCaw turns them down.
Just stay away from Dougie Howlett if you see him when he's had a few down the pub.
@twankyjoe I'll check them out
A proud Welch man ... oh my ...lol ...
Nicely said! Now thats respect.
Thank you. Because all of what you said, is basically Jonah.
He was the same when he played for my Hurricanes and Lions here in wellington. Even when he played for auckland etc. He was just an absolute beast, and off the field, he showed his island side. His Tongan heritage.
A real hero the sporting world will never see the likes of again.
Miss ya brother.
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“Basically i just wanted to get ball in hand and have a go”
Biggest. Understatement. EVER!😂😂
Beautiful man. Phenomenal player.
Jonah Lomu. The name we all remember.
There have been heroes throughout rugby history, but there can only be one Legend.
It was not just his immense strength and rapid speed, it was his extraordinary balance, something I've only ever seen in ballet dancers.
my exact thoughts, speed, strength, balance and even his great observation when people try to grab onto him and his reaction speed. Just insane.
salut roger
WTF you make so much sense. Thank you.
Such an honor to grow up watching you Jonah the best mobile powerhouse the world has and wil ever see!!! I tell my sons how fortunate i am to witness from start to finish the legend of an all black whose name will live longer than time its self rest easy brotha xxx
Thanks for the memory's
Miss you mate. Thank you for everything.
From England. ♥️
Imagine being this guys brother or father. I would be so proud. Whenever we played against NZ with Lomu in the team I knew NZ had a headstart of 15 to 20 points before the game started. Rip big man. Regards from SA.
RIP Jonah the legend lomu all New Zealanders will always miss him like me
With his combination of speed, power, and balance, it's not hard to see that he could have really excelled at many different sports.
Great rugby player and more importantly great human being. RIP Jonah, from Ireland.
What an impact he made... We In Ireland loved him. RIP LEGEND
@@zobra2526 BT sport brings me here
I am a kiwi living in Australia and all my Irish friends here loved him. He made such an impact around the world for which I am amazed. A one off, never to be forgotten
@@graydrever1927 Yeah man, he's a legend all over. I remember watching him destroy everyone at the world cup with my grandfather.
Truth that legendary 🏉🏉🏉
Lomu against England at the 95 RWC and again in the 99 RWC against France is probably one of the greatest displays of rugby I have ever seen. Its unfortunate he became very sick over a period of time and then died in 2015. RIP
A colossus of a man. RIP you big legend.
A Great Humble Man. R.I.P Jonah.
i feel nothing but love 4 jonah
He was like The Phantom..No one could hold on to him!!My Son Loves Jonah..Sad thing he will never see Him Play.True Ledgend..RIP
Title should read "LOMUMENTARY" - Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
He was the simply greatest rugby player of all time! Word. Truth ❤️❤️
The greatest winger there ever was. What a player. He was years ahead of his time.
Best wing of all time, respect. South africa
Jonah changed the face of Rugby. He made the world love rugby. RIP Legend. Your biggest fan from Solomon Islands. Thanks for posting this great reflection documentary of the rugby legend.
From a Englishman complete legend 🏉 the power the speed 🏉 yet still humble sadly taken far too early RIP 🏉
Still thanks to my wife introduced me to rugby NZAB still the best. ♥️ From Canada.
Lots of love from Kenya... This stuff deserves like a billion views.. Respect to sport
Rest in Paradise to the forever legend, Jonah Lomu. Thank you for the memories you have given us buddy. You're a true legend.
Rest easy legend. I was too young to really appreciate the player you really were and the impact you had on the game. I knew you were a big deal but no to the full extent and I’m gutted I missed those golden years for real. Love you bro and hope your family are doing good.
Miss this humble Giant tooo much 😎😎😎🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I loved that, he was so good at the game' but he was so good at being a good man!
Lomu he’s a Legend the good thing about Lomu he never showed off or play stupid thats what you called Legend even hes gone still no one...the uso
U are spot on bro, Lomu was never a show-pony.
Modest, humble and no ostentatious.Lomu the greatest ever All Black? So far it's looking good. Watch this space.
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@@kenwatson7529 Tbf kiwis are humble by nature , it seems.
Cullen- Umanga- Lomu... what a combination!
Thank you for sharing this! I have lost my copy back in 2002. Been looking for it and finally here it is!
Where was this
What a fucking legend Jonah Lomu was. RIP brother 1975-2015.
when I was at Westlake Boys High school the WBHS under 15 team played Wesley College at a Under 15 tournament . a 15 year old Jonah Lomu singlehandedly destroyed the whole team. Sometimes I thank God I didnt play rugby at school
Yea bro freak...
Thank god I played n brat Wesley before he came along...
But we would have smashed him. 😂
Definitely one of the best players of all time...
There are very few rugby players that would warrant the entrance fee alone, but he's most definitely one of them.
He was a legend while he played on the big stage. He will be a legend forever, something few people would achieve in any aspect of life.
I was impressed by they way that he met Nelson Mandela. Jonah knows
No one today comes close to the speed, power and strength of Lomu. The GOAT regardless of whether he didn't win a world cup. He single handedly got NZ to the final in 1995.
It was a privilege to watch the great Jonah Lomu. And a wonderful, humble human being. RIP Champ.
The freak and gentle giant is gone for good. RIP JL. Loves from England.
What phenomenal Athletes this Great man was undoubtedly the Greatest Rugby player ever!!..RIP. 💓
Legend Rest In Peace toko greatest Tongan Rugby player ever !!!
Loved him ....... he was the BEST amazing watching him play from S.A.
Jonah Lomu is like a Formula 1 car+tank
and get this!..because of his Kidney condition which started at around age 12...he was never truly 100%! prob at best 70%...70%!!...imagine him at 90%...let alone 100%!!!
I agree!
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Rest easy, Jonah Lomu. You're much missed, mate.
I remember thinking we (All Blacks) were good enough to win the 95 RWC we lost and stories later that of the All Blacks had food poisoning didn't matter we lost the game this came out later, but as I was watching the South African people white & black celebrate South Africa's deserved win, I realized that this RWC 95 was much more than the All Blacks losing. It was a United front of a new South African Nation and suddenly us losing came for the 1st & only time 2nd because I felt all South African at that moment were one, at last. I think the South African people were the real winners and we would catch up with the Springbok's at a later date. Rugby brought a Nation together, we couldn't beat that. RIP Jonah.
Rest in PEACE JONAH..U WILL ALWAYS BE A LEGEND IN THE RUGBY HISTORY..MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL♡
Yess . What great player he was..I didnt know the Great man die😢..
Just FOUND out myself..SO sad yesss..i was there in N.Z as student when he was THAT WARRIOR with the ALL BLACKS..
what a shame he never won a world cup. RIP Jonah Lomu
He probably would have in 95 had most of the team not been inexplicably sick! ABs were by far the best team there.
Icon! Never will be forgotten. My hero
it was nearly impossible to beat AB with Lomu, it took like 5 men to stop the guy, it was like playing against 20 players, the GOAT in my opinion, RIP legend, argentinean here.
Rip you legend crew up in the 90s watching you everyday me and the lads used too get a rugby ball go in the park and think we was you there is only one Jonah lomu xx
RIP LEGEND
A humble spirit off the field despite running over many many strong rugby players. Still waiting for another Jonah to arrive?
What a man respect love you man xx
Greatest player ever!!!!!
he talks like a good-hearted teenager
unbelievable
RIP Jonah Lomu legend and all round nice guy!
Jonah Lomu Was & Still Is My Personal Rugby Player Of That Decade He Gave His Personal Rugby Best On & Off The Field His Memory Will Never Be Forgotten He Was & Still The Greatest Rugby Player I Have Ever Seen Running With The Ball 2Wards the Goal Line Rest in Peace Dear Jonah Lomu 2023
Without doubt the greatest player who had the greatest effect on the game.
I love Wales but that guy.......Amazing. x
Very much missed. Loadsa love Xx
THANX FOR POSTING!!!! Really enjoyed!!!!
👀 47:42 fast as lightning, intelligent as a wolf!! Great move!! Really enjoying watching this docu!!! THANX FOR UPLOADING!!!
It was a great doc, another good one is Jonah Lomu Anger Within, so sad he passed away.
The man was thee greatest runner bah none! Bolt included! And built like a locomotive!
Damn he was just beautiful to watch even though I’m an Aussie !
I’ll bet something is dodgy about his de@th! You don’t get to be that fast that strong and that big having dodgy kidneys !
Watch this spot I shall return ! I’ll bet he was becoming a voice for the people of NZ!
Glad you percevere Mark TC ~ interesting times re Rugby Football in the North
(i used the Easter break to watch every bit of park footage i could find, so, again, thank you kindly for your way about this great Game of RF)
To continue…
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The most iconic commentary of all time was created as well.
wow , how has this not got 300,000,000 views.
god of rugby love and miss u mate
What a champion and a nice bloke
RIP JONAH..LONG GONE NEVER 4GOTTEN. ❤
I am great full to have my uncle like this
“I’m gonna wipe that wink off your face”
That made me smile too😂
Even with the kidney issues guy a fucking worrior love to lom
Love to lomu old school legend kids must mist there dad dearly
That Was one of The best Touching Moment's In my LIFE watching all blacks Trying To make history at The rugby worldcup1995.., In Fact I was Drinking with an Irishh Family watching our all blacks That Night..lol😊❤️💛💚🙏👆☝🏽Robbie katoa , GymWarrior NZ..
I remember seeing Jonah lomu running up my street beach road papakura and in a ford Hercules with the gold trim at pappakura woolworths he was the man
this guy was the Micheal Jackson of Rugby.
Jordan.
never another, RIP you gave the game so much.
American football may look cool but rugby is tougher!!!!😎😎😎
Underrated comment
American Football is for pussies.
Oz Lang I’m agree, they don’t use the foot and they call it football it’s more like handball and the players use tight pants that is so ridiculous.
Jonah is responsible for popularising Rugby in America and the display if haka many NFL players in the US have adopted haka and our 🏉 techniques to boost their energy levels still I believe rugby is tougher and more natural 💯
Hope you're having fun playing in heaven Jonah.
Hermoso recordatorio de un gigante en el rugby. Siempre serás recordado como el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos. R.I.P.❤
Autograph on my wall. Forever cherished
Missing ....you lomu. R.I.P
Jonnah the legend of the pacific from kingdom of Tonga r.i.p
R.I.P. LOMU, THE RUGBY STAR!! To all kids that play rugby... eat your chicken guys!!! 🍗🍗🍗
Jonah 🙏the best 🙏the only one 🙏rip my star 🙏🌟
R.I.P MY BROTHER JONAH LOMU
Excellent rugby player!
Unfortunately never scored a single try against springboks...
absoloute legend !
high speed is in every big field teamsport a great weapon, it is in the genes of people . Running high speed is the only thing a human cant becomme by training ! Youre born with it or you just dont have it ! This man have MUCH more in his boddy then high speed ...
THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!
Such a Man! Power?
Rip champion
The standards of strength seamus Coleman is a rugby player
Greatness.
you legend!!
His height & Weight didn't hold him down. He was a Winger. He just wanted to make it to the other side.
from rugby league player to rugby legend
Jonah 😢
Red?
RIL Jonah ofa atu