Week 3- History of rugby in NZ ( All Blacks )◼️
July 29, 2025
29/07/2025
History of Rugby in NZ
1. When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who?
Answer- Rugby was introduced in 1870 by Charles Monro.
2. When did NZ play their first ruby game?
Answer- the first game was played May 1860
3. When did NZ play their first international game did they win or lose? What was the score?
Answer-in 1893 they played their first but lost 6-8
4. When was the NZ team called the All Blacks? Why and how did they become known as the All Blacks?
Answer- they were called the New Zealand Māori until 1905. They were called the All Blacks because their uniform was the blackest of the black.
5. Name 3 of the best known players and what were they were known for?
Answer-Richie Mccaw-he holds the world record for test appearance Jonah Tali Lomu – Top player in the 1995 rugby.
World cup. Colin Meads- The living legend greatest player because he played with a broken arm.
6. What do the All Blacks perform before each match? What does it mean and why do they perform it.
Answer- The haka- a traditional war dance and war cry for their people so that’s why
