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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Important and hopefully game-changing
The Pacific Island nations provide world rugby and many of world rugby's elite teams with players of magic.
This documentary brings, at last, the inequalities and exploitation behind the Flying Fijians, Manu Samoa and Tonga to the wider public consciousness.
Passionately told by those at the coalface, at personal risk in many cases, campaigner and ambassador Dan Leo exposes hypocrisy and corruption at the heart of the international game.
This film lays bare the myth that rugby's values set it apart as the true "beautiful game".
- david_pollitt
- Nov 20, 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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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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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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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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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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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.
Great insight into pacific island rugby
Enlightening look into the struggles of tier 2 nations. As a fan of tier 1 rugby I had no idea how unjust the system is, particularly to such prolific rugby countries as the pacific islands
- robblount-51456
- Nov 20, 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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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.
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.
Eye-opening and important
A brilliantly-made documentary on a minimal budget. Inspiring and alarming; shocking and heart-warming. A must-watch for anyone with a passing interest in global sport.
Some very important issues highlighted which must be addressed by those with power.
Some very important issues highlighted which must be addressed by those with power.
- bencisneros
- Nov 26, 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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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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Eye opener
I had an abstract notion that the Pacific Islands got a raw deal from World Rugby and the Tier 1 nations but this film really opened my eyes to how bad things are and how great the need for reform to ensure a fair deal is.
Recommend this for any rugby fan.
Recommend this for any rugby fan.
Opens your eyes
Really hope this will open the eyes of everyone involved in world rugby. Amazed these countries don't get anywhere close to a fair price of tickets sales when they are what bring people in, it watch the best of the best play rugby.
Keep up the good work and hopefully you'll have the world of rugby behind you to give everyone a fair share.
- minshawsarah
- Nov 20, 2020
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Great viewing
Amazing work done by Dan Leo & team to bring this film out. I found it a real eye opener to the treatment of Pacific Island rugby players and hopefully this will help change things for the better. World Rugby Council should be one country one vote!
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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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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
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.
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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