1. (Q) When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who?
(A) Rugby was introduced to New Zealand on May 14 1870 by Charles Monro.
2. (Q) When was the first rugby game played in New Zealand?
(A) The All Blacks first ever game was placed on Saturday the 14 May 1870
3. (Q) When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose?what was their score?
(A) The first international game was on the September 16th 1905 against England that won 55-4.
4. When was the All Blacks team called the All Blacks? Why and how did they become known as the All Blacks?
(A) In 1905-1906 tour of Britain. They became the All Blacks because of the early rugby uniforms included a black jersey with a Silver Fern and white shorts.
5. (Q) Name three of the best players and what are they known for?
(A) Jonah Lomu, known for his incredible speed as a winger, Richie McCaw a legendary captain flanker and then Dan Carter a world class first five eighth and record breaking points scorer.
6. What do the All Blacks perform before each match? What does it mean and why do they perform it?
(A) they perform the haka before each match it shows the other team that they are ready for war and it’s a tradition from Māori culture first used by the New Zealand native team.