Rich, the haka these days, like many other Maori traditions including the language, is taught in most schools across the country. Most secondary schools seem to have their own distictive haka that they learn, and will perform at inter-school sporting events to spur their team on, or at other functions, etc. Anyone and everyone who wants to these days can usually learn it at school.

Top notch. I only wish British schools were as attentive to their culture and traditions.

Out of curiosity, where is the haka learned? I guess the Maori learn it from a young age as it is a tradition; but how do the non Maori members of the All Blacks learn it?

Not that I want to learn it myself… I have just enough rhythm to be able to walk properly!

Excellent post. The Military Cross was well deserved by the sound of it.

Good to see you guys are still at it!

With the weather turning, its now that the work gets harder – more so if you can’t run to chase the moisture away. 🙁