Do you like the All Blacks?
This week in STEAM we researched about the All Blacks.Here are the questions we answered.
1) When was rugby introduced to New Zealand and by who?
Rugby was first introduced to New Zealand by Charles Monro in 1870.
2) When did New Zealand play their first rugby game?
New Zealands first match was on the 14th of May in 1870.
3) When did New Zealand play their first international game? Did they win or lose? What was the score?
New Zealands first international game was in 1903 against Australia in Sydney.New Zealand lost 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?
The team is called the All Blacks because their uniforms are the “Blackest of the Black.”It wasn’t until 1893 when the team was founded, but they were called the All Blacks in 1905.They used to be called theNew Zealanders, The Maorilanders, or even The Colonials.
5) Name 3 of their best players. What are they known for?
Richie McCaw holds the record for test appearances.Jonah Tali Lomu was the topplayer in the 1995 rugby World Cup.Colin Meads was so dedicated to rugby that he played with a broken arm against Africa for a game.
6) Why do the All Blacks perform the haka before each match? What does it mean and what do they perform it for?
The team performs the haka to Intimidate the other teams and it lets the others know their are serious and bringing it all.The Haka means pride, strength and unity within a tribe.
