When the All Blacks take the field against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday, they’ll do so without their recognised kaea, the leader of the haka. Codie Taylor will miss the clash after the senior ...

I felt for the first time that we accepted the challenge of the haka underpinned by the confidence that we could win. We did not need the All Blacks to underperform or luck to go our way.

With all the discussion of the haka in recent weeks, there was always going to be some response from the Ireland fans to the ...

No, it’s not because of their aura (whatever that is), or the haka or anything frivolous like ... branded venues in the world). Sure, the All Blacks only just about got across the line by ...

It comes amid ongoing debate around the haka in professional rugby. In 2021, the Telegraph’s Charles Richardson penned a column that questioned if the All Blacks’ pre-match routine was on ...

Ireland and Leinster legend Gordon D’Arcy has called on Andy Farrell’s side to have a response ready for the ceremonial pre-match haka prior to the meeting with New Zealand on Friday. The All Blacks ...

While often frustrating fans with his on field wizardry, it was in 1991 when Campese really stirred the pot. During the All Black haka prior to the World Cup semifinal, 'Campo' opted to ignore the ...

But this season, the fashion set is favouring authoritative all-black outfits. Joining the likes of Selena Gomez and Victoria Beckham (unsurprisingly), Anne Hathaway is championing head-to-toe ...

Will Jordan scored his 36th try in just 38 Tests against England last weekend All Black Will Jordan is backing team-mate Damian McKenzie to deliver against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Friday ...

A second try by Mark Tele'a and a superb touchline conversion from Damian McKenzie edged the All Blacks ahead on 76 minutes, before replacement fly-half George Ford missed a late penalty and drop ...

The All Blacks finished second in the Rugby Championship, but come in to the game on the back of a victory over England last Saturday. AFP Sport picks out three key things for the match ...