The Independent on MSN13d
England step forward as All Blacks perform the Haka after pre-match controversy
England accepted the challenge of New Zealand’s pre-match Haka as they stepped forward to the halfway line during the Maori ...
England advances on haka and All Blacks regard it as 'a special moment'
After all the drama this week about the haka, the All Blacks broke the law on Saturday at Twickenham. England prop Joe Marler ...
The Sun14d
What are the Haka lyrics and why do New Zealand perform it?
which is a war cry written in 1820 by a Maori chief Te Rauparaha. It was first performed by the All Blacks in 1888, but only at away matches until 1986. The Ka Mate Haka is also performed ...
The Independent on MSN15d
All Blacks hit back at England prop Joe Marler over haka criticism
The England prop suggested that the traditional Maori pre-match challenge ‘needs binning’ ahead of a clash between the two ...
Balls.ie13d
Thomond Park Had Spine-Tingling Response To Haka Ahead Of Munster v All Blacks
The Thomond Park response to the Haka ahead of Munster v the All Blacks on Saturday evening was as epic as you might have ...
With all due respect to New Zealand and the haka, a laser-accurate kicking game can deliver victory for Ireland
Last week, the great John Kirwan reminded us that despite the racial divides in their society, when a small New Zealand child ...