128 reviews
Powerful and hard hitting
Like many of the players from the region this documentary is hard hitting and will hopefully have a big impact.
It clearly shows the inequality and obvious imbalance in power that exists in the rugby hierarchy which is not open to change.
Shows that rugby is ran at the top by people who do not encompass the values that rugby prides itself on
It clearly shows the inequality and obvious imbalance in power that exists in the rugby hierarchy which is not open to change.
Shows that rugby is ran at the top by people who do not encompass the values that rugby prides itself on
- colinliddell-73922
- Nov 17, 2020
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A must watch for all sports fans.
A fantastic documentary which highlights the exploitation of the Pacific Islanders by one of the biggest sports in the world. Changes in rugby are needed and needed now!
- macaulayshiel
- Nov 21, 2020
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Eye opener on the real world behind rugby's values
Direct, to the point and an honestly felt review that helps rugby fans around the world to understand the journeys of players from a remote part of the world into spotlight of the global game. It's not all champagne and starlight - the truth is touching, warming and honourable. Well worth a watch. Well done Dan Leo - Keep doing what you do....
Watch it even if you don't like rugby
This doc exposes the inequalities and injustices built into international rugby (as well as corruption in Pacific Island rugby at a national level). You don't need to care about rugby to be interested in this story.
Hard hitting and shocking facts
It's a shame this documentary has to exist, but it does a great job of exposing the corruption in world rugby and highlighting the struggles faced by Pacific Islanders. A very well-made documentary, let's hope it makes a difference to how Tier 2 teams are treated
- geekoro-77711
- Nov 16, 2020
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Thought provoking. £80 match fee for an international player is appaling.
Watched this documentary and the spriit of the Pacific Islanders shines through. The tier 1 nations should be ashamed and right this wrong now.
- simon_pett
- Nov 20, 2020
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An eye opening must watch
What an amazing, eye opening watch into Pacific rugby. The documentary is a truthful story, that gives so many valuable and deserving people a voice that they haven't had in the same way before. Dan Leo gives light to such an important topic and Callum Drummond's cinematography brings the story to life in an amazing way.
- abbeyruthmiles
- Nov 19, 2020
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A must see for anyone who likes equality and rugby.
Simply brilliant. A deep thought provoking informative piece that's exposes the self serving nature of tier one nations. It also shows the incompetence of World Rugby and their willingness to restrict the growth of the game for short term financial gain and not long term sustainability.
- jasonulstet
- Nov 20, 2020
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Superb documentary
Tier One administrators need to watch this doc and hang their head in shame at the appalling treatment of Tier 2 nations. Added to that the internal greed of the Pacific Islanders own administrators who appear to be prime ministers etc and you see the appalling treatment of players who are used and abused and ultimately thrown away once they retire. Sadly these players if they have any sense aspire to play for tier 1 nations rather than their own countries due to the money and being able to provide for their families.
Dan Leo does a great job in this doc highlighting the disparity that exists and I hope it will help their cause.
Dan Leo does a great job in this doc highlighting the disparity that exists and I hope it will help their cause.
- gashf-86701
- Nov 29, 2020
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A no thrills documentary that packs a punch
If you like and follow rugby, it wouldn't be any surprise to know that the majority of the worlds top players originate from the pacific island nations of Tonga, Fiji and Manu Samoa. This documentary through the accounts of past and present island players, shares a glimpse of the harsh social-economic realities they face to represent their countries.
Pros: -Brilliant narrative -Links with current affairs -Direct interviews with heads of state and game.
Cons: -Pursuit of being subjective at the cost of narrator and Samoan legend Dan Leo. -Production could had been a bit tidier ie filming and interview scenes.
Pros: -Brilliant narrative -Links with current affairs -Direct interviews with heads of state and game.
Cons: -Pursuit of being subjective at the cost of narrator and Samoan legend Dan Leo. -Production could had been a bit tidier ie filming and interview scenes.
- adammcgheeuk
- Nov 22, 2020
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A must watch for all rugby fans.
Love my rugby, but I never knew that this is how we treat the great island nations.
- karlcarpenter
- Nov 20, 2020
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I don't get it
This what happening in Rugby in Oceania, happening in footbal in Africa, baseball in Cuba, etc. Economy and big leagues brings money. Hope sport in general will change, but I doubt. Btw, beautiful country.
Inequality exposed
Brutally exposing the inequality in the rugby between the tier one "old guard" and the developing nations who provide so much of the playing base in the professional game, and the resistance to the changes necessary to support those players and nations.
- richard-1826
- Nov 20, 2020
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Such an important documentary.
If you love rugby or equality you'll enjoy this documentary. An honest and straight forward look into the challenges, corruption and hope behind rugby.
- maitreya-51893
- Nov 20, 2020
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A must watch and a powerful call to action
Well done to Dan Leo for bringing this story to the attention of the wider world. Incredibly sad to see the way the Pacific Islands are currently treated and the leaders of World Rugby and the Tier 1 RFU's sacrificing rugby's core values for naked greed and self interest. Hopefully this film will act as a catalyst for real change.
- richclifford
- Nov 20, 2020
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Must watch!
If you love rugby or support you need to watch this and see how some of the greatest countries In our game are treated!
- danielgurry
- Nov 20, 2020
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A Rigged Game - The exploitation of Pacific Island Rugby
This film exposes the greed, corruption and cronyism at the heart of World Rugby's ruling body and the injustice of its treatment of the Pacific Island Players. The elite nations, who turn a blind eye out of self interest, are complicit in this betrayal of their fellow players. This needs to change.
Great documentary-sad truth
Great documentary highlighting the exploitation of the islands in the rugby world. Having been lucky enough to grow up watching rugby league every week I am saddened to know the hard unfair systems that are in place. Those nations give rugby so much. So much. Time for change.
A powerful story that needs telling
If you like sport; watch this. Injustice & corruption are not fair. Sport should be competitive- so the field needs to be level.....get educated & act 🏉💪🏼
- jamesrayprivate
- Nov 20, 2020
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Good watch
Eye opener to world rugby. World rugby need to be accountable for their actions
- christianmadge
- Nov 20, 2020
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A must watch
For anyone with skin in the professional game. Dan Leo has shone a spotlight on the inequalities and the commoditisation of Pacific Island players.
Eye Opening
Truly eye opening and amazing documentary. There needs to be change
- danyoung-51320
- Nov 20, 2020
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Just watch it!
So sad to watch but well played Dan Leo. Honestly can't believe how weak World Rugby seem in terms of growing the game.
If you love Rugby you need to watch this film
A Fantastic insight into the game we love and how the part of the world that produces some of the best ,if not the best players in the world, are getting a raw deal.
Definitely worth a watch
Definitely worth a watch
Reality of Pacific Nations Rugby
Being a massive rugby fan & having played with/against my fair share of Fijians over the years whilst serving in the Army. I've always had an interest in Pacific Nations rugby due to their personality, contribution & flair.
This documentary highlights how badly treated the Pacific Nations rugby unions are treated & it is not only shocking but a real shame.
We should be working with these nations to make them stronger & allow them to be more competitive on the international stage. Allowing a team from the Pacific Islands into Super Rugby is merely a drop in the ocean of what needs to be done.
Hopefully some people of real importance high up in the unions see this & make some changes as a result.
Off the back of this documentary I would love to volunteer my time & potentially do some coaching in the beautiful Pacific islands.
This documentary highlights how badly treated the Pacific Nations rugby unions are treated & it is not only shocking but a real shame.
We should be working with these nations to make them stronger & allow them to be more competitive on the international stage. Allowing a team from the Pacific Islands into Super Rugby is merely a drop in the ocean of what needs to be done.
Hopefully some people of real importance high up in the unions see this & make some changes as a result.
Off the back of this documentary I would love to volunteer my time & potentially do some coaching in the beautiful Pacific islands.