Magnifique!" The respect between New Zealand and France transcended rugby that night. As the French crowd celebrated their narrow victory, they also paid homage to the All Blacks’ iconic haka, ...

Outside of when New Zealand introduced ‘Kapa o Pango ... remember as opposed to the hakas themselves. France’s tête-à-tête from the 2007 Rugby World Cup is probably why World Rugby ...

New Zealand has set the world record for the most people to perform the haka, a dance of the country’s indigenous Maori people. The title has been reclaimed from France. The record attempt was ...

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 around New Zealand in relation to the Treaty Principles ...

France. Picture: Hannah Peters / POOL / AFP WELLINGTON - Bare-chested Maori bellowed haka chants Thursday to mark New Zealand's national day, holding spirited ceremonies as critics accuse 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 ...