The haka, and the cultural battleground over sport’s most famous pre-match ritual

The All Blacks' ceremonial pre-game dance will be showcased in Baltimore tomorrow, and comes freighted with history - and ...
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Springboks won’t do ‘funny tricks’ during All Blacks haka as Rassie Erasmus issues plea to fans

Rassie Erasmus has called on Springboks fans to respect the All Blacks’ Haka ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test series opener at Ellis Park. Over the years, several teams have come up with ...
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Mealamu sees funny side of Dawson's haka

New Zealand hooker Keven Mealamu saw the funny side of Matt Dawson's take on the haka, but said their war dance was "quite special". Keven Mealamu did not oppose to ex-England international Matt ...
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Haka then and now: it used to be more funny than frightening

The Haka, a traditional ancestral war cry practised by Maoris before battle – and now by the All Blacks before rugby internationals – has become one of sport's most theatrical moments. But the rugby ...