Netherlands deny mocking Haka ahead of World Cup
Footage of the Dutch and Spanish sides appearing to mock the Haka has gone viral The Netherlands women’s team have denied that their players tried to mimic the Haka – the traditional Maori dance – and insisted that it was an exercise on “channeling your inner strength”. Spain’s women’s team have also come in for heavy […]
2 years ago
Bundee Aki leads powerful Ireland tribute to late Māori rugby star Sean Wainui
“I’m going to take it with me.” Named captain of Ireland for the first time, Bundee Aki was tasked with leading the poignant Irish tribute to the late Sean Wainui. At Waikato Stadium, before his side took on the Maori All Blacks, the Connacht centre broke from the Irish ranks, walked forward and laid down […]
4 years ago