Haka is the generic name for all Maori dance. Today, haka is defined as that part of the ... The centrality of the haka within All Black rugby tradition is not a recent development. Since an 1888 tour ...

The New Zealand rugby haka was first performed by The Natives, their first representative team, during a 1888-89 tour of ...

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 ...

it was also a haka that divided the All Blacks. The Herald can reveal that senior players, coaches, management and New Zealand Rugby staff feel they were blindsided by the specifics of what TJ ...

Since the original All Black team of 'natives' led by the legendary Joseph Warbrick, the haka has been closely associated with New Zealand rugby. The haka is a traditional dance that reflects the ...

All Blacks great TJ Perenara bowed out from his ... The scrumhalf left by making a statement of unity as he led the Haka for a record 64th time. It came after peaceful protests had taken place ...

For me, it will remain the most magnificent haka, especially with how everyone applauded at the end. We won by one point after a difficult match, but you are ‘the All Blacks,’ the legends, the best ...

Photo / Getty Images Now that it has emerged TJ Perenara did not have the unanimous approval of his teammates to say a short speech before the haka in last year’s All Blacks test against Italy ...

TJ Perenara's infamous haka that divided the nation also ended ... The Herald reports many within the All Blacks felt blindsided, with a limited number made aware of the halfback's intentions ...

and before the privilege of leading the All Blacks Haka for the final time, he gave a mihi speaking for the land, the strength of independence and the Treaty. Not the most strident political ...

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final, Sir John Kirwan talks about what the soul of the All Black is for him and what it means to perform the Haka.