1. When was Rugby introduced to NZ and by who?
In 1869 rugby introduced it self to NZ and the person who thought that it was a good idea to do this was a person named Charles Monro.
2. When did NZ play their first rugby game?
In 14th May 1870,NZ played their first ever rugby game in history.
3. When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose? What was the score?
They played their first international game in July 23 1904 so the scores were 1-0 and they sadly lost.
4. When was the NZ team called the All Blacks? Why are they known as the All Blacks? What were they originally called?
Around 1893 they were called “The All Blacks” and they were known as the All Blacks for Power,Precision and Pride. And they were originally called the “Original” when I think they had no name to be called out as.
5. Name 3 of their best players. What are they known for?
The top 3 best players were Jonah Lomu, known for his powerful, game-changing runs and global impact,Richie McCaw, the legendary captain and breakdown specialist who led the team to two World Cup wins,and Dan Carter, renowned for his brilliant, inventive playmaking from the first-five position and his record-setting point-scoring.
6. Why do the All Blacks perform a haka before each match? What does it mean and what do they perform it for?
They perform the haka before each match because it is to express unity, challenge opponents, and connect with their cultural heritage and fans before a match. It means showing pride and unity and know that you are happy and proud to be a Maori person.