It's absolutely brilliant in my opinion. A wonderful gauntlet to throw down, and a respectful nod to/celebration of the indigenous people of New Zealand.
I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful
It's absolutely brilliant in my opinion. A wonderful gauntlet to throw down, and a respectful nod to/celebration of the indigenous people of New Zealand.
Done by the indigenous warriors of New Zealand it is superb. Add a majority of white Doctors/ Bankers etc and it looks stupid.
Cringe??? Like you to say that to a New Zealander.
Adds to the atmosphere of any All Blacks match, even if it does perhaps allow them to gain a psychological edge over opponents who are supposed to just stand still and watch (although some teams have ignored the protocols much to the amusement of their supporters). It is wonderful to watch live. Good also to see the other forms of Haka from the South Pacific Island teams.
If there was an instance of it becoming a little over the top, it was during the last Lions tour when every opposing team gave a Haka. The tourists were looking a little bored by all the ritual long before the third test.
I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful
I didn't know it was anything to do with the indigenous people. I thought the rugger chaps made it up in the changing rooms. I take it all back, it's wonderful
I love watching the Haka, it is iconic and the passion put into it by the Kiwis in the rugby is great to watch.
I know to is slightly unfair to compare it to a National Anthem as the NZ anthem is played also before rugby games but I would say a camera panning down the English footy team whilst our players mumble along whilst looking totally disinterested and the Scousers in the crowd boo is far more cringe!
Whale Rider is a great film that takes place within Maori culture, if anyone's interested. The 12-year-old lead actress was nominated for an Oscar. Trailer.
If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.
It's also a means of determining which of their opponents are brave, respectful warriors and which are trembling cowards. Turning your back on it would help make that decision far easier.
If I was an opponent I would just turn my back on it. It's supposed to intimidatary......cant intimidate if you dont take any notice of it.
It's also a means of determining which of their opponents are brave, respectful warriors and which are trembling cowards. Turning your back on it would help make that decision far easier.
Yeah i reckon the 6ft 9' unit with mangy ears and no teeth is a right tart.
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Sums it up nicely though.
Adds to the atmosphere of any All Blacks match, even if it does perhaps allow them to gain a psychological edge over opponents who are supposed to just stand still and watch (although some teams have ignored the protocols much to the amusement of their supporters). It is wonderful to watch live. Good also to see the other forms of Haka from the South Pacific Island teams.
If there was an instance of it becoming a little over the top, it was during the last Lions tour when every opposing team gave a Haka. The tourists were looking a little bored by all the ritual long before the third test.
I do think it's a bit unfair they get to psyche out the opposition before every game.
Cringe? Certainly not. I enjoy the haka every time.
I know to is slightly unfair to compare it to a National Anthem as the NZ anthem is played also before rugby games but I would say a camera panning down the English footy team whilst our players mumble along whilst looking totally disinterested and the Scousers in the crowd boo is far more cringe!