A haka is a traditional war dance performed by different Polynesian and Pacific Islander tribes, including the Maori of New Zealand. New Zealand’s rugby team, the All Blacks, performs one before ...

This is the incredible moment a groom's rugby pals performed a surprise Haka for delighted wedding guests at his reception. Bride Alyson Reid asked the players to surprise her husband-to-be ...

What is the meaning of the haka? Why do New Zealand's rugby teams perform it? The Sporting News explains the ceremonial dance ahead of the All Blacks' World Cup opener against France.

World Rugby’s guidelines around “cultural challenges” – management-speak for the haka and other pre-match rituals similar to it – state that teams must remain 10 metres apart throughout.

Graeme Reid's team mates from Garnock Rugby Club rehearsed the traditional Maori war dance for six weeks before blowing guests away at the Ayrshire couple's reception in Balloch's Butorich Castle.

The two occasions on which the haka has met the Sipi Tau at the Rugby World Cup -- Brisbane 2003 and Auckland 2011 -- have been memorable; expect nothing different at St James' Park.

The All Blacks haka can strike fear into the hearts of opponents, but sometimes the opposition want to present a challenge of their own. Rewind back to the 2011 World Cup final between New Zealand ...

The two occasions on which the haka has met the Sipi Tau at the Rugby World Cup -- Brisbane 2003 and Auckland 2011 -- have been memorable; expect nothing different at St James' Park.

Over 61,000 fans were packed inside the home of New Zealand rugby, ready for the Kiwis to begin the 'Ka Mate' rendition of their famed pre-match war dance. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on ...

As the haka drew to a close, legendary centre Nonu, who is still playing professional rugby today, pointed out an opponent and drew his finger across his neck. It is sporting theatre from another ...