History of the All Blacks

1. When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who.

 

Rugby was introduced to New Zealand in 1870 by charles Monro.

 

2. When did NZ play their first rugby game.

 

May 14 – 1870 First Game of Rugby in New Zealand.

 

3. When did NZ play their first international game? Did they win or lose? What was the score?

 

The first international rugby match for the New Zealand All Blacks was against Australia on August 15, 1903. The All Blacks won the match with a score of 22-3.

 

4. When was the NZ team called the All Blacks? Why and how did they become known as the All Blacks?

 

The New Zealand national rugby team, commonly known as the All Blacks, has been called this since their

1905-1906 tour of Britain.

 

5. Name 3 of the best players and what they are known for.

 

Jonah Lomu was known for his incredible speed and power.

 

Dan Carter is recognized as one of the greatest fly-halves in rugby history, holding the record for most points scored in test matches.

 

Richie McCaw, a legendary flanker and captain, led the All Blacks to two Rugby World Cup victories.

 

6. What do the All Blacks perform before each match? What does it mean and why do they perform

it?

The All Blacks are believed to have first performed a choreographed and synchronized version of the “Ka Mate” haka in 1905. This haka was composed by Te Rauparaha of Ngāti Toa to commemorate his escape

from death during an incident in 1810.