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All Blacks' unexpected praise for England's 'imaginative' response to haka

World Rugby punished England after they refused to back down during New Zealand's haka, but the All Blacks had a different outlook on the tactic.

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England took on the All Blacks' haka, standing in a V-formation that drew a fine from World Rugby.

Kiwi journo says it’s time to ditch the ‘ridiculous’ haka

The pre-game ritual is now doing the All Blacks more harm than good and must be scrapped “in the name of winning”, according to the journalist.

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The pre-game war ritual is now doing the All Blacks more harm than good and must be scrapped “in the name of winning”, according to the journalist.

England cop punishment for defiant haka response

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Eddie Jones’ side have reportedly been hit with a World Rugby penalty for the advancing on the Kiwi haka at the World Cup.

England facing punishment over defiant haka response

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Eddie Jones’ side could be copping a penalty for their defiant reaction to the Kiwi war dance and a former star is absolutely seething about the possibility.

Springboks knock Wales out of Rugby World Cup

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Wales extended their run of never winning a World Cup semi-final when they went down to South Africa.

Refs forced to intervene during England's haka response

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England’s response to the haka was so powerful, match officials even had to get involved.