England prop Joe Marler announces international retirement just days after haka controversy
The 34-year-old was the subject of a lot of online backlash last week. England rugby star Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby, just days after he was heavily criticised online for stating that New Zealand’s haka “needs binning”. The injured loosehead prop deactivated his X account on Tuesday, shortly after a tweet […]
1 year ago
Munster fans call for refund after ‘utter disgrace’ live stream causes many to miss historic haka
A large faction of Munster supporters living abroad were up in arms about the ‘shambles’ of a streaming service offered by the club. Several Munster fans are demanding a refund after they paid to watch yesterday’s game against All Blacks XV at Thomond Park, only for it to be marred with technical issues. The historic […]
1 year ago
England star faces backlash after ‘haka jibe’ ahead of All Blacks fixture
The Harlequins prop stirred the pot with his comments just days before New Zealand come to Twickenham. England prop Joe Marler has been criticised after posting that the haka “needs binning” and labelling the Māori ceremonial dance as “ridiculous” ahead of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series match against the All Blacks in London. The injured loosehead […]
1 year ago
Josh van der Flier on why Ireland stepped forward to face the Haka
Mary mother of God, what a moment this was! Ireland and New Zealand separated by a TV camera crew, 15 metres and an absolute melting pot. The All Blacks kicked off their Haka and as they finished their first line – their declaration of war – the Irish team stepped forward as one. The crowd, tingling […]
7 years ago
Bundee Aki may receive special attention from All Blacks during the haka
Ireland centre Bundee Aki may receive some special attention from his compatriots during the haka on Saturday. Aki moved to Connacht from the Waikato Chiefs in 2014 and declared for Ireland last year after qualifying for his adopted country on residency rule grounds. Aki played with both Brodie Retallick and Anton Lienert-Brown at the Chiefs […]
7 years ago
Fans not happy with English supporters singing during the Haka
Rugby fans were not happy with some English supporters singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ during the New Zealand haka at Twickenham on Saturday. New Zealand performed the Kapa O Poango haka, an alternative to the more traditional Ka Mate haka, that is designed to reflect the multi-cultural make-up of contemporary New Zealand – in particular the […]
7 years ago