ITV Rugby World Cup 2011 Titles Commercial Song World In Union (English / Maori) by Hayley Westenra.

It's really awesome. Great direction and I love the animation technique. The voice is really beautiful. Don’t need any explanation. This is simply one of the best songs ever made. Very touching. This song is amazing! The song is "World In Union (English / Maori)" by Hayley Westenra.

ITV Rugby World Cup 2011 Titles Commercial
Song: World In Union (English / Maori) by Hayley Westenra

Opening title sequence for ITV1's coverage of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The sequence is based around images created in ink - a reference to the native maori tattoos of New Zealand where the tournament is being held.


Lyrics used in the commercial
He wawata
ka rongohia
He onge, pono rā

Ko te ao i tūhonoa Kotahitanga
Huihui mai tātou

Kotahi te ngākau
Ngā iwi nō ngā tōpito
Tūhono motu-kore

E kimi nei i ngā hua
Ka kitea taku toa
Pai tū, pai hinga... ...

The Official Album for the Rugby World Cup 2011 contains 22 anthems that will stir the hearts of a nation, and is the perfect soundtrack to support your boys to victory!

Song: World In Union (English / Maori) by Hayley Westenra
Release: September 20, 2011
Buy the song on Amazon here.

The Official Rugby World Cup 2011 album, World in Union, features amongst others, Hayley Westenra, one of the host nation New Zealand's most recognisable stars. The world's biggest-selling soprano contributes a rendition of the title track, the official World Cup song.



The World in Union album continues with 20 more stirring tracks featuring the world’s most successful singers. Alfie Boe, Russell Watson, Laura Wright, Luigi Corvi, Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, Brian Kennedy, Paul Byrom, Mirusia Louwerse and Roberto Alagna have all recorded songs representing the participating nations. Learn more