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The plan behind England’s reponse to the All Blacks’ haka

England’s V-shaped response to the haka set the tone for their 33–19 win over New Zealand, with Maro Itoje explaining the ...

All Blacks boss Scott Robertson at ease with ‘respectful’ England challenge to haka before rugby clash

In 2024, England prop Joe Marler controversially said the traditional Maori war dance “needs binning”. Read more at ...

England v New Zealand live: Superb hosts conquer All Blacks to secure famous victory

England conquered the All Blacks for only the ninth time in their history as Steve Borthwick ’s side secured a famous 33-19 ...

All Blacks 2026 fixtures revealed as Nations Championship launches to reshape global rugby calendar

Rugby chiefs overnight launched the Nations Championship, a global competition featuring 12 of the strongest teams that will ...
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Ex-England captain sounds All Blacks warning over haka antics as Swing Low tactic slammed

"The idea of the crowd singing Swing Low over the top of the haka always frustrates me a little bit." #ENGvNZL ...

I practised the Haka in a car park as an All Black, then ended up playing for England

There will be around 82,000 inside Twickenham on Saturday afternoon, but only one person praying for a draw between England ...
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Ex-All Black pinpoints two factors which have led to New Zealand’s decline including ‘major issue’

Scott Robertson took charge after the 2023 World Cup final defeat to the Springboks, but he has overseen a first loss to Los Pumas in South America and a record reversal at the hands of South Africa.

All Blacks Boss Robertson At Ease With 'Respectful' England Challenge To Haka

Scott Robertson insists New Zealand will have no qualms with a challenge to the haka from England at Twickenham on Saturday, ...

How ‘throat-slitting’ haka came into existence

It is 20 years since the All Blacks first performed the Kapa o Pango version of the haka. It remains a controversial ...