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 ...

Ka mate! Ka mate! Ka ora ... as opposed to when it is performed by the All Blacks who are going out there to beat the opposition and win. You can get together with your friends and enjoy it.

2. He is responsible for introducing the All Blacks’ Ka Mate haka as we know it. 3. He sustained perhaps the most excruciating injury it is possible for a man to suffer on a rugby field.

But there is so much history behind the war dance - so we thought we'd give you a chance to find out what it's all about. The Academy's giving you the chance to learn the words to the traditional haka ...

The All Blacks haka can strike fear into the hearts ... ready for the Kiwis to begin the 'Ka Mate' rendition of their famed pre-match war dance. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to ...