Learning about the All Blacks!

1.When was Rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who?Rugby was introduced to New Zealand in 1870 by Charles Monroe.

2. When did New Zealand play their first their first rugby game?The All Blacks played their first game on the 14th of May 1870.

3.When did New Zealand play their first International game?Did they win or lose?What was their score?The All Blacks played their first international game on August the 15th 1903 and sadly they lost against Australia in Sydney.Their score was 6-8.

4. When was the New Zealand team called the All Blacks?Why were they know as the All Blacks?What were they originally called? They were called the All Blacks in 1905 and  were called The All Blacks because of their black uniform.

5.Name 3 of the best players and what are they known for?Richie McCaw holds the world record for the world’s most test appearances . Jonah Tali Lomu was the first true superstar on the rugby union and lastly… Colin Meads!A living legend- Played against Australia with a broken arm!

6.Why do the All Blacks perform the haka before each match?What does it mean and why do they perform it for?They perform the Haka because it is a war dance to war cry for their people.They perform it with intensity to intimidate other rugby teams.It lets the opposing team know that their bringing their all.

Go Rugby! Go The All Blacks!

By:Nathuli Jayasekara