History Daily: Rugby Union’s “Match of the Century”
American History Tellers
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This chapter recounts the historic match on September 16, 1905, where New Zealand's national rugby team introduced the Haka to the sport, defining their formidable presence in European rugby. The unexpected defeat of Devon Rugby Club marks the beginning of New Zealand's ascent to rugby supremacy and their eventual establishment as the legendary All Blacks.
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