The All Black Haka, love it or hate it, it’s been around for a long time.

The All Black haka is a type of ancient Māori war dance traditionally used on the battlefield, as well as when groups came together in peace.

Haka are a fierce display of a tribe’s pride, strength and unity. Actions include violent foot-stamping, tongue protrusions and rhythmic body slapping to accompany a loud chant.

The Haka 2013: 

But it hasn’t always been this way. Take a look at the video below, of the All Blacks peforming a not-particularly-fierce version of the haka before their clash with the Barbarians in Cardiff in 1973.

“The greatest try ever scored” – sometimes called “That try” – was a try that was scored by the Barbarians in a match against the New Zealand All Blacks at Cardiff Arms Park in January 1973. Unlike in other sports where there is usually great debate over the greatest plays of all time, in rugby union there is general consensus that this is the best of all time within the sport.

The Barbarians won the game 23-11.

The Haka 1973: 

The Haka 1922: 

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