Should the Haka be allowed?

Question

Is it fair that certain teams are allowed to do their Haka. Furthermore, should they be upset if another team chooses to ignore it.

Answer 1

Did you see Chabal staring them down?

Great moment. That man is terrifying. :-)

Answer 2

Have you ever faced a team of 15 men while they are doing the haka in front of you?

You will have goosebumps in places you never thought existed honey, furthermore, they don't get upset if another team chooses to ignore it (the public cause the outcry), look what they did to Italy.

Don't let your ignorance lead you to the foolish.

Answer 3

The Haka is a great Rugby tradition.  It has been a part of Rugby history for eons.  You dont have to be a Kiwi to enjoy it.  Other Island Nations also do their version.  Should they all be disallowed.  Dont be ridiculous.

Answer 4

Do New Zealanders have to pay addidas a fee to perform it?

Answer 5

WHY NOT? JUST IGNORE IT BY PLAYING CARDS.

Answer 6

the haka has turned into more of a show and a marketing tool. It is a shame because it has so much tradition.

I can see why people from other countries disagree with it.

It will never be banned, but wouldn't it be so much better if we actually did the haka at the end of the match if we won?

I remember the 7's team performing one after they won gold at the commonwealth games. One of the most passionate haka's I have ever seen.

The haka feels so fake to me sometimes. It is just a performance. I would much rather see it used as a celebration.

Answer 7

I love It, It helps to charge the atmosphere!

Answer 8

The Haka has been around for many years..why ppl choose to think that it's to scare other teams ,that's not the reason at all..The Haka is a Maori Tradition.Some ppl do get offended but it's clearly not out to intimidate ppl.The Haka has been used in games for years..Some ppl need to read up about it before jumping to conclusions.

Answer 9

If we have to be subjected to a bunch of drunk hairy assed pommes singing swing low sweet chariot, when they wouldnt have clue what they are singing, why shouldn't the AB's perform something that is the spirit and fabric of who they are?

Answer 10

i've player rugby for a while

once my team prefomed the HAKA to me

from the crowd it doesnt do much

but when they do it to u

it changes the enviroment

i've done it with me team

it gives us a HUGE adrenaline rush

i dont realy care

but i do like watching it