All Blacks Rugby,
Rugby was introduced to New Zealand by Charles Monro in 1870 after he returned from England, where he had played the game as a student. Monro introduced the sport to the Nelson Football club, leading to the first inter-club match in New Zealand between Nelson College and the Town Club on May 14, 1870!
May 14, 1870, in Nelson. The match took place at the Botanical Reserve and featured the Nelson Rugby Club against Nelson College. Charles Monro, who had learned the sport while studying in England, is credited with introducing rugby to New Zealand and organizing this match. The Nelson Rugby Club won the game by a score of two goals to nil.
August 15, 1903, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. New Zealand won the match with a score of 22 to 3. New Zealand won their fist International rugby match against Australia! The score was New Zealand 22 points and Australia 3 points! How awesome is that?
1905-1906 New Zealand rugby team’s tour of the British Isles, France, and North America.
- Uniform color: The most widely accepted explanation is that the name came from the team’s all-black playing kit, consisting of black jerseys, shorts, and socks. The silver fern was the only emblem not in black. The use of “All” was common at the time to describe a fully representative national team.
The team didn’t have an official nickname prior to the 1905 tour, but were referred to as: The New team!
Jonah Lomu: Rugby’s first global superstar,For:Physicality and speed, The 1995 World Cup, and Legacy!
Richie McCaw: The ultimate leader and winner, for: Record-breaking captaincy,Back-to-back World Cups, Individual accolades and lastly The complete package!
Dan Carter: The master tactician, for:Highest point-scorer,Pivotal World Cup performance,Flawless execution and World-class reputation!
as a way to honor their Māori heritage, prepare themselves mentally and spiritually for the upcoming battle on the field, and challenge their opponents.
