The all blacks

The All Blacks

When was rugby introduced to NZ and by who?

Rugby was introduced in 14 May 1870 by Charles Monro.

When did NZ play their first rugby game?

NZ played the first match in May 1870.

When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose? What was their score?

They played their first international match in 1905, they got 22 -3 victory.🥇

When was the NZ team called the All Blacks?

The NZ team was called the All Blacks in 1905-1906.

Why and how did they become known as the All Blacks? What were they originally called?

The NZ team were known as the All blacks because of their uniforms, they were the blackest of the black. The NZ team was originally called New Zealand Māori.

Name 3 of their best players and what they are known for.

Jonah Lomu is known for his size and speed, Richie McCaw is one of the best players and a legendary captain and Dan Carter has a record breaking first five – eighth known for his exceptional kicking.

What do the all Blacks perform before each match? What does it mean? And why do they perform it?

The all Blacks perform the haka before each match and it is a traditional māori dance or challenge. They perform the Haka to display pride, strength, and unity.

Click here for the Haka or search 🔍 on YouTube the haka