The Independent on MSN12d
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 Sun13d
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 Mirror13d
England rugby star told his 'disrespect' towards Haka worked completely against him
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga ... perceived as disrespect toward the Haka. This week, tensions flared when England's Joe Marler called for the iconic Maori challenge to be scrapped ...
England senses chance of first home win over the All Blacks in 12 years
England hopes third time will be a charm when it plays New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday in its autumn rugby opener.
The Independent13d
New Zealand warn Joe Marler’s Haka comments have ‘loaded the gun’ ahead of England clash
Marler has riled the All Blacks ahead of Saturday’s clash at Allianz Stadium by using social media to call for the pre-match Maori war dance ... deliver and focus on haka as England face New ...