ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Experience the Haka in first person

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Wednesday Aug 10, 2022

The Maori Haka is one of the most exhilarating sights in world rugby, with some Maori scholars describing the procession as a war dance, while others see it as a ‘celebration of life. What is for sure though is the impact it has on the opponents of anyone that dares to take on the mighty All Blacks.

ADVERTISEMENT

There have been many variations of the great dance over the years, from the more traditional ‘Ka Mate’ which was first established by the All Blacks in 1905, through to the introduction of ‘Kapa o Pango’ in 2005.

The 2005 version saw a much more aggressive stance by drawing the thumb down the throat, which many have interpreted as a ‘throat slitting’ action directed at the opposition team.

Many of us have wondered what it would be like to stand in front of the Haka in full flow, ready to take on one of the greatest nations to have ever played the game. Well, now thanks to a GoPro we can all experience it for ourselves.

Check out the amazing footage below:

There have been many teams over the years that have tried to stand up to the Haka in their own individual way, check out some of the most controversial of the lot:

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles

  • 59 WEEKS AGO

    World Cup winner to return after year long...

  • 60 WEEKS AGO

    Rugby league golden boot star set for huge...

  • 75 WEEKS AGO

    Hurricanes miss the memo as New Zealand clubs...



ADVERTISEMENT

Great Tries

  • 2 WEEKS AGO

    The Gallagher Premiership is back - A thrilling match at Tottenham

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    Sensational score at the Stadio Olympico

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Flying frenchman scores tremendous try for Toulon

  • 12 WEEKS AGO

    Young England hopeful continues to impress with double against Stade Français

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Full throttle Premiership final rematch ends in heartache

View All

Big Hits & Dirty Play

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    Wallabies wunderkind Sua'ali' and Scotland captain Tuipulotu clash

  • 20 WEEKS AGO

    Ireland 'steal' Argentina's opening try as debate rages

  • 21 WEEKS AGO

    WATCH: The biggest hit from week one of the Autumn Nations Series

  • 25 WEEKS AGO

    'Cheap shot' from Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints causing a stir online

  • 25 WEEKS AGO

    Wild moment leads to all in brawl during Welsh derby between Cardiff and Scarlets

View All

See It To Believe It

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    'A few nuts and bolts out' - Eden Park streaker sheds boxers to achieve goal

  • 9 WEEKS AGO

    SHOCK results in the PWR keeps top four race thrilling

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Fans in awe as Kildunne finishes off STUNNING team try

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    Supporters can't believe Saracens Sharp's UNBELIEVABLE finish

View All

Funnies

  • 6 WEEKS AGO

    'A few nuts and bolts out' - Eden Park streaker sheds boxers to achieve goal

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 15 WEEKS AGO

    'A dog with a mallet up its arse could’ve written Johnny’s book' Donnacha O'Callaghan

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major makes big claim about rugby

View All

Amateur

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Nightmare blunder from Exeter winger as try goes wanting

  • 13 WEEKS AGO

    Santiago Carreras scores a blinder in front of thrilled Kingsholm crowd

  • 116 WEEKS AGO

    You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC

  • 116 WEEKS AGO

    Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season

  • 139 WEEKS AGO

    Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture

View All

Player Features

  • 8 WEEKS AGO

    The Capuozzo try that jump-started Italy's victory

  • 14 WEEKS AGO

    RugbyDump's top five backrows in 2024

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    ‘The knee slide was too much’ - Ben Earl reflects on THAT viral moment

  • 16 WEEKS AGO

    Marcus Smith makes big call on his future

  • 19 WEEKS AGO

    'Eligible for England' - Fans react to South African star's contract announcement

View All