The famous haka; Ka Mate Ka Mate, was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820, with the story of its composition being well known within the oral histories of Ngati Toa and Ngati ...

The opening haka from both teams saw players confront ... “De-fence” in the hope it would uplift Toa Samoa against the Kiwi line of attack. There were some moments of frustration in the ...

The haka is a traditional dance that reflects the passion, vigour and identity of the Maori race. Today it has been adopted by New Zealand sporting teams to 'challenge' their opponents! However, the ...

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The Ka Mate haka is hugely popular as it is performed by national rugby team the All Blacks before every match. The Ngati Toa tribe, which has legal guardianship of the haka, issued a strong ...

When it comes to the Haka, the northern hemisphrere is infactuated on everything about it. It involves scary faces, lots of thigh-slapping and loud chanting. But there is so much history behind the ...

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The All Blacks periodically visit the Ngati Toa ... Samoan, Tongan, European, African, it is a chance for us to all come together and be one within the culture of New Zealand.” Taylor, who led ...

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living ...

National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living ...

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Christian Faletoi, of the West Eagles, comes in to tackle Toa Samoa, of the Bettye Davis East High Thunderbirds, at West High in Anchorage on Friday. (Bob Hallinen Photo) With a furious second ...