1.When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who? A:Rugby was introduced to New Zealand in 1870 by Charles Monro. 2.When did New Zealand play their first rugby game? A:The first rugby game played by NZ was in 1870. 3.When did New Zealand play their first international game?Did they win or lose?What was their score? A:they played their first international in 1893 but sadly lost to the score of 6-8. 4.When was the New Zealand team called the All Blacks? Why are they known as the All Blacks? What were they originally called. A:In 1905 the NZ team was called the All Blacks they are known as the All Blacks because their uniforms are black but they were originally called the NZ Māori. 5.Name 3 of their best players? What are they known for? A:Three good 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? A:To intimidate the other teams and to let them know there serious.
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