England ‘welcome’ to challenge New Zealand’s haka after Joe Marler criticism

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson has indicated his side would embrace any challenge England might pose to the traditional ...

Kia ora! Once facing extinction, the Maori language is enjoying a revival in New Zealand

Discover how the Maori language, once near extinction, is experiencing a remarkable revival and becoming a source of national ...

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 ...
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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, so long as it is done "respectfully". "The haka's setting a challenge and ...