1. When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by how?
Answer: May 14 1870 and Charles John Monro.
2. When did NZ play their first rugby game.
Answer: May 1870
3. When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose? What was the score?
Answer: 1903 and they won, the score was NZ 22 – 3 AUS.
4. When was the NZ team called the All Blacks? Why and how did they become known as the All Blacks?
Answer: 1905, because they wore black uniforms.
5. Name 3 of the best players and what they are known for.
Answer: 1. Richie MoCaw – A great captain who helped NZ win the World Cup 2 times 2. Dan Carter – best goal kicker ever 3. Jonah Lomu – big, fast winger.
6. What do the all Blacks perform before each Match? What does it mean and why do they perform it?
Answer: Hakka, it means we are ready to play. It comes from Māori culture and helps the team feel brave and united.
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