Off topic - But please help

by distant_texans_fan on Jun 23, 2009 6:11 PM CDT

I am from New Zealand, a small country in the South Pacific. Heard of Australia?? Yeah, well we're just off their coast.

We play a bit of football down here and have qualified for the Junior World Cup to be played in Canton, Ohio starting this weekend. Does anyone know of this tournament and if it is going to be televised at all? And if so, what network it is on?

I'd really appreciate your help.

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Do they do the haka before games?

That would be awesome.

I would think your best bet would be NFL network.

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by tehGrindCrusher on Jun 23, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions

They will be performing the haka before the game...

http://www.usafootball.com/jwc/tournament/team/new-zealand.

Here is a photo of their qualifying game. The WR front and center is Jed Paiata. He is from the team I coached.

by distant_texans_fan on Jun 23, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

That's fucking awesome

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by tehGrindCrusher on Jun 24, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually....

http://www.gridiron.co.nz/

There is some video highlights on this website. You’ll see a little of the haka at the start. Also, during the first play on that highlight reel, you’ll see me scampering back to the goal line to signal the TD.

by distant_texans_fan on Jun 23, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions

FWIW there are a few teams in Texas that have a lot of Polynesians

And do the haka as well. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8VUbjcj7pM

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by tehGrindCrusher on Jun 24, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I’ve got nothing on ESPN or NFL-Network. Any other ideas?

by distant_texans_fan on Jun 23, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

I got this response from Jack Reed, Manager, International Programs USA Football

Fox College Sports is broadcasting the bronze and gold medal games on television and online. All of the other games will be streamed online via www.jwcfootball.com

Hope that helps.

by shiner37 on Jun 23, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions