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 ...
USA Today

New Zealand uses haka to 'bring a little bit extra,' but not on World Cup pitch

VANCOUVER — Anyone tuning into New Zealand’s World Cup match versus Egypt expecting to see the world-famous haka will be disappointed. Few international sporting traditions are more recognizable than ...
The South African on MSN

The final haka: All Blacks’ emotional Baltimore farewell [video]

The All Blacks' final Haka in Baltimore marked an emotional end to the Greatest Rivalry series against the ...
Rugby365Opinion

From Ma'a Nonu’s haka to Rassie’s F-BOMB: Five moments that defined the RGR series

OPINION: The inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series dished up controversy, entertainment, and swashbuckling rugby over ...
NBC Sports

Ma’a Nonu thrills Kings Park with a solo haka for the Sharks against the All Blacks

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 11: Ma’a Nonu (C, front) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks performs a solo haka ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and New Zealand at ...