Ahead of the final of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the French team formed an arrow as the All Blacks performed their pre-match tradition - the haka. ''What bearing did it have on the game? The sports team that has given the haka the greatest exposure overseas has been the All Blacks, who perform it before their matches. We're going to die! / We were at war / Chorus / KA ORA, KA ORA! En effet lors de ce match l’Equipe de France tout entière à osée défier le Haka des All-Blacks. Nobody wants that.

But getting rid of the po-faced and rather precious ringfencing of its sole right to offer a pre-match challenge can only be a good thing. News Tane-rore is the trembling of the air as seen on the hot days of summer, and represented by the quivering of the hands in the dance.The centrality of the haka within All Black rugby tradition is not a recent development. The Haka Lyrics: Leader / KA MATE! When the warriors finally departed Te Rauparaha was able to climb up out of the kumara pit chanting “Tenei te tangata puhuruhuru nana nei i tiki mai whaka whiti te ra”.Rather than replace the traditional haka, Ka Mate, Kapa O Pango sits alongside it as a new addition to the All Blacks' tradition. / …

The All Blacks perform the haka with precision and intensity which underpin the All Black approach. Its mystique has evolved along with the fierce determination, commitment and high level skill which has been the hallmark of New Zealand's National game.The famous haka; Ka Mate Ka Mate, was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820, with the story of its composition being well known within the oral histories of Ngati Toa and Ngati Tuwharetoa, the two iwi (tribes) most associated with its origins.During a time of conflict Te Rauparaha was being pursued by warriors of a rival iwi, and was hidden by Te Wharerangi of Tuwharetoa in a kumara (native sweet potato) pit, with Te Wharerangi’s wife Te Rangikoaea being directed to sit on top. Team All Blacks

The All Blacks manager, Darren Shand, says the France rugby team should not have been fined for confronting New Zealand's haka before kick-off in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final.

Many sports teams and individuals travelling from New Zealand overseas tend to have the haka "Ka mate" as part of their programme. ''Getting rid of the haka isn't an option. KA MATE The famous haka; Ka Mate Ka Mate, was composed by Ngati Toa Chieftain Te Rauparaha around 1820, with the story of its composition being well known within the oral histories of Ngati Toa and Ngati Tuwharetoa, the two iwi … All Blacks Stats The child born to him and Hine-raumati was Tane-rore, who is credited with the origin of the dance. Rugby experts have condemned the IRB's decision to fine France $4900 for advancing toward the All Blacks' haka at the World Cup final, calling it ''pedantic'' and the ''final insult''.It was confirmed yesterday that the International Rugby Board (IRB) had fined France because they breached a regulation on how the haka should be faced, introduced after previous confrontations.The fine came despite IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset acknowledging the wildly popular response to the challenge was ''not an aggressive response'', and the All Blacks saying France should not be fined. Concealed from the Tohunga by the spiritual powers of both food and the woman above, Te Rauparaha was not discovered, and as the searchers passed overhead he muttered “Ka ora Ka ora” (It is life, it is life). Fixtures & Results Videos A ma connaissance aucune équipe n’avait jamais défiée de cette façon la danse rituelle Néo-Zélandaise. Shop Teams "It was a great moment and a moment we will remember all our lives," Dusautoir said after the match.Captain Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup.Captain Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup.Richie McCaw of the All Blacks performs a haka with his teammates as they celebrate.Richie McCaw of the All Blacks hugs Graham Henry, coach of the All Blacks.Captain Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup during the Rugby World Cup final.All Black fullback Israel Dagg & Zac Guilford celebrate after the final whistle.All Blacks captain Richie McCaw holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft.All Black halfback Piri Weepu celebrates the All Blacks win with his child.Captain Richie McCaw of the All Blacks lifts the Webb Ellis Cup.All Black lock Brad Thorn after New Zealand's narrow win against France.All Black fullback Israel Dagg runs the ball upfield.All Black second-five Ma'a Nonu taking on the French defence.All Black Richie McCaw attempts to block a French kick.French replacement Francois Trinh-Duc is tackled by All Black halfback Piri Weepu.All Black left wing Richard Kahui and French right wing Vincent Clerc collide in the air.All Black second-five Ma'a Nonu is tackled by French centre Aurelien Rougerie.All Black left wing Richard Kahui hits the French defence.All Black prop Tony Woodcock celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first try of the match.French left wing Alexis Palisson isn tackled by All Black captain Richie McCaw.French centre Aurelien Rougerie tackled by All Black blindside flanker Jerome Kaino.Imanol Harinordoquy of France is tackled by Ma'a Nonu and Richie McCaw of the All Blacks.The French stand resolute before the All Blacks haka.The French stand resolute before the All Blacks haka.ADVANCING: Captain Thierry Dusautoir (No 6) leads France forward in V-formation to face the All Blacks' Kapa o Pango haka before the Rugby World Cup final.

Home We're going to live! / We're going to die! ADVANCING: Captain Thierry Dusautoir (No 6) leads France forward in V-formation to face the All Blacks' Kapa o Pango haka before the Rugby World Cup final. Please try again later. Guided by their Tohunga (scholar/priest) the warriors searched for Te Rauparaha and as they drew near he muttered “Ka Mate Ka Mate” (It is death, it is death). ''Ronay said even the New Zealand team manager, Darren Shand, was among those who had expressed unease about the fine.