The All Blacks

Rugby is considered the national sport of New Zealand. Perhaps, the most recognizable icon of New Zealnad is its rugby team, the All Blacks, arguably the best national rugby team in the world. It is the only team to have a winning record against all other rugby-playing nations. Not surprisingly, the All Blacks receive their name from their all-black uniform. Even if you don't understand the game or have never seen it played, you probably know who the All Blacks are, because you have seen the Haka war dance. A Haka is a traditional dance of the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, that involves slapping hands[1], stamping feet[2] and chanting. The Haka war dance is performed by the All Blacks before the rugby match[3] starts in order to challenge and intimidate their opponent[4]. 

Click on Haka to see an example.

[1] pegar una palmada, [2] dar una patada, [3] partido, [4] contrincante