The All Blacks perform the haka with precision and intensity which underpin the All Black approach. The famous haka; Ka Mate Ka Mate, was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820, with ...

It involves scary faces, lots of thigh-slapping and loud chanting. But there is so much history behind the war dance. The Academy's giving you the chance to learn the words to the traditional haka ...

And if you think All Blacks, you think haka ... The most popular haka is the "Ka Mate" one, traditionally performed by the All Black team prior to rugby matches. Sang in Maori, the lyrics say ...

and has also made two appearances for the Maori All Blacks, led the haka ahead of New Zealand's 29-11 win against Italy last week. But in the opening of Ka Mate, Perenara, 32, was overheard making ...