In an extraordinary display of unity and defiance, Maori MPs and spectators erupted into a powerful haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a controversial bill threatening Indigenous rights.

Pre-game cultural challenges like the haka have sparked ongoing debate around their reception and appropriateness.

In a dramatic display of protest, New Zealand MPs performed the traditional Maori haka in Parliament, halting proceedings ...

You knew we would end up discussing the haka at some point during this week – Joe Marler just decided to get the conversation started a little earlier with a verbal “grenade”, as Kevin Sinfield put it ...

You knew we would end up discussing the haka ... why World Rugby decided to impose that rule about the opposing team standing further away, although it was gloriously spicy, with Imanol Harinordoquy ...

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Former Ireland midfielder Gordon D’Arcy says opposing sides should be encouraged to face the All Blacks’ haka “or else ... stand “stand with the best in the world”.

The now-retired Joe Marler has belatedly received some support for his controversial comments about the haka. Marler caused a stir when in the build-up to England’s clash with New Zealand at ...

It has been a topic of debate all week: the haka - sporting tradition or “ridiculous” and in need of “binning” as Joe Marler, ...

“I did my best not to show that I’m not excited ... In September this year, a Guinness World Record for the largest haka was officially set at Auckland’s Eden Park, with more than 6500 ...

The behaviour of their English hosts can at best be described as crass ... I don't think the haka should be allowed at the World Cup or competitive matches but respect it when on tour." ...