1.when was rugby introduced to NZ and by who? Rugby was introduced to NZ in 1870 by Charles Monro. 2. when did no play their first rugby game? The All Blacks first game was in 1893. 3. When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose? In 1893 New Zealand played their first international game and lost by 6-8. 4. When was the NZ team called the All Blacks? Why are they known as the All Blacks? In 1905 the NZ team was called the All Blacks because their uniform are black and were used to be called the NZ Māori team. 5.Name 3 of their best players. What are they known for? Three of their best players from the All Blacks are Richie Mccaw he holds the world record for test appearance. Jonah Tail Lomu for the rugby World Cup all the time top try scorer and Colin Meads greatest player to take field. 6. Why do they known All Blacks perform a hākā before each match? What does it mean and what do they perform it for? To intimidate the other teams and to let them know there serious.
