The haka adds a unique component, derived from the indigenous Maori of New Zealand, and which aligns with the wider Polynesian cultures of the Pacific. The All Blacks perform the haka with precision ...

Over the years nothing has struck fear into global rugby fans more than the sight of New Zealand's All Blacks. Between them ... eyes of those performing the Haka. Now, however, members of the ...

The New Zealand rugby haka was first performed by The Natives, their first representative team, during a 1888-89 tour of Britain and Australia. It is traditionally performed by the All Blacks team ...

Munster’s haka to the All Blacks in 2008 remains a staggering moment. The story goes that the province’s four Kiwis – Doug Howlett, the great All Black who had only left New Zealand a few ...

Most people have watched the fearsome All Blacks haka - but there are other countries with their own version! Since the original All Black team of 'natives' led by the legendary Joseph Warbrick, the ...

But there is so much history behind the war dance - so we thought we'd give you a chance to find out what it's all about. The Academy's giving you the chance to learn the words to the traditional haka ...

New and improved…All Blacks™. It is taboo of course to question the haka, but let’s face it. The shame of New Zealand rugby is that the haka doesn’t excite anyone these days except the ...