But in terms of emotion, theatre and respect, arguably the core principles of a haka on a rugby field, it remains very hard to beat.

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 ...

The centrality of the haka within All Black rugby tradition is not a recent development. Since an 1888 tour by the "New Zealand Natives" led by Joseph Warbrick the haka has been closely associated ...

The New Zealand All Blacks perform their Haka for one last time before facing off against South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final.

Teams can be psyched out by the Haka meaning that a game can often be won before it has started. How important is mental toughness? You need to be focused, but every player has a responsibility to ...