haka, TJ Perenara and All Blacks

Justin Marshall: TJ Perenara ‘took advantage’ of All Blacks privilege with ‘political’ haka statement
Legendary New Zealand scrum-half Justin Marshall believes TJ Perenara was wrong to make a political statement while leading the All Blacks haka in Saturday's Test against Italy in Turin.
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement during haka was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka.
‘Message of unity’: New Zealand divided over All Blacks’ haka detail in TJ Perenara’s final Test
The 89-cap player, who represented New Zealand for the final time in the match after signing a three-year deal with Japanese rugby team Black Rams Tokyo, led the haka for the 64th time before the All Blacks’ 29-11 win over Italy on the weekend.
TJ Perenara clarifies reference to the Treaty in All Blacks' Haka
Departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has clarified the reference to the Treaty in the Haka before playing Italy, emphasizing its role in unifying people of Aotearoa.
All Black pair Cane and Perenara set for final farewell against Italy
New Zealand's former captain Sam Cane and scrumhalf TJ Perenara will get the chance to play for the All Blacks for a final time after being picked on Thursday in the matchday squad to face Italy at the weekend.
All Blacks haka supports Treaty protest
Before the All Blacks claimed a win over Italy, departing All Black halfback TJ Perenara slipped a message of support for protests surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi hikoi in the team's performance of Ka Mate.
TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi durning haka
"He said it's sign of unity," Scott Robertson says of the All Black's message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi protests.
'Important to me': TJ Perenara’s final haka tribute to Treaty protest
TJ Perenara has never been one to shy away from making a statement and he did exactly that in his last match for the All Blacks.
All Blacks legend TJ Perenara issues support to New Zealand Treaty protests during haka against Italy
The legendary New Zealand scrum half bowed out alongside Sam Cane, with the two World Cup winners set to head to Japan to continue their club careers.
All Black pair Sam Cane, TJ Perenara set for final farewell against Italy
Former captain Sam Cane and veteran halfback TJ Perenara will get the chance to play for the All Blacks for a final time after being picked in the side to face Italy this weekend.
Cane and Perenara will bow out for the All Blacks as Capuozzo returns for Italy
Retiring All Blacks Sam Cane and TJ Perenara will get to bow out in New Zealand’s last autumn rugby tour match against Italy ...
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Autumn Nations Series: Will Jordan pays tribute to New Zealand team-mates Sam Cane and TJ Perenara in final bow
New Zealand’s Will Jordan praised Sam Cane and TJ Perenara after his All Blacks team-mates made their final appearances for ...
Tiriti talk, TJ’s haka, funding for factual stuff in 2025
Treaty Principles Bill and TJ Perenara's controversial haka stir debate; the latest public funding for current affairs and journalism and Three's local stuff for 2025.
Robertson renews call for change to All Blacks overseas-based players ban
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson wants New Zealand Rugby to reconsider their ban on overseas-based players, speaking after ...
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Autumn Nations Series: Sam Cane and TJ Perenara to bid farewell to All Blacks with final game against Italy in Turin
Former New Zealand captain Sam Cane and scrum-half TJ Perenara will play their final Tests for the All Blacks after being ...
Mike's Minute: TJ Perenara haka is a sign of the times
Surely the TJ Perenara performance is a sign of the times? How far back (small clue, not far) do you need to go to think that ...
The All Blacks and politics in sport: A history
It’s the war cry of the more ‘traditional’ footy fan, but there is no hiding the fact the two are closely linked and have ...