Thu 24 Oct 2013 | 03:12
The Nude Blacks get the better of their Australian counterparts in annual match

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The traditional Nude Blacks rugby challenge took place in Dunedin this past weekend, with the hosts taking on an invitational Australian side in a match watched by thousands at Alhambra Rugby Club, ahead of the All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe Cup third Test.

Over 2000 students, rugby fans and curious onlookers turned out as a group of players wearing little more than their pride tackled the nude rugby game, which famously takes place in Dunedin each year.

The hosts won the match, although there was reportedly a disagreement over the final score, something to do with too many balls being dotted down over the tryline.

The match had everything from a Haka to big tackles, and the crowd loved every minute of it.

There were girls taking part too, although they were fully clothed, making their father's proud.

Amongst the innovations on the day was a new lineout call - the 'Tony Woodcock'.

Guest referee Scotty Stevenson called the shots, and reportedly penalised a player for illegally spooning. It's all fun and games until someone gets an eye poked out.

WARNING: There was a streaker at one stage in the match.

On a serious note, there are naked men running around in this video. If you find that offensive or innappropriate, do not watch. You can view a longer video though, if you so choose, here

Thanks to the Otago Daily Times

15 Comments

  • drg
    1:51 PM 05/11/2013

    lol..

  • 11:59 AM 02/11/2013

    Dylan Hartley, the biggest dick in rugby?

  • joeythelemur
    5:16 AM 31/10/2013

    Well, Tony Woodcock is the obvious choice. If nicknames count, "Pine Tree" Meads.

  • 1:47 PM 29/10/2013

    anyone got an all time naked 15 yet, I'll start with tom WOOD, paul SACKey, luke 'narraway'

  • benny
    1:42 PM 29/10/2013

    Some impressive foot work and kicking considering they aren't wearing boots.

    Strangely enough about the line out call named Woodcock - the line out move that led to the AB try in the RWC is called "teabag" which is apparently Woody's other nickname. I don't want to imagine what he was doing to get that name

  • 1:38 PM 29/10/2013

    touch...hold.....engage

  • frenchie
    10:22 AM 29/10/2013

    Charming...

  • stubby
    9:01 AM 28/10/2013

    how long before youtube pulls it?

  • drg
    3:31 PM 26/10/2013

    Naked rugby trials for an All Star team starting November the 10th.

    John Hopoate and associates need not apply...

  • 8:19 AM 26/10/2013

    this is a load of balls!

  • 11:33 PM 25/10/2013

    That's gotta be the first time I've stopped watching a rugby dump video before finishing it. Well played to those involved including those brave souls who chose to watch.

  • guy
    5:43 PM 25/10/2013

    That streaker with clothes on is a nice touch.

  • 5:31 PM 25/10/2013

    Not straight
    Nice tackle
    No studs on show
    Etcetera...

  • lucius
    4:07 PM 25/10/2013

    Gotta get the (right) ball

  • howardtheduck
    12:34 AM 25/10/2013

    I'm just waiting for JG's comment.