Cap the Haka? Research and rugby face off over All Blacks’ war dance
Research finds players who perform war dances reach elevated heart rates before their rivals. Is it an unsporting advantage?
April 2021
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Like a push-start taxi, my beloved rugby has gone from one breakdown to another
Paul Rees
For his final Observer report, our stalwart writer offers his reflections on decades covering a sport rich in drama and spectacle but that now stands at a crossroads
June 2020
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Jonah Lomu: a one-off who broke barriers as well as tackles in rugby
It is exactly 25 years since Lomu flattened Mike Catt to score at the World Cup where the All Black transformed into a superstar
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Emotional goodbye to Jonah Lomu at memorial in Auckland – video
New Zealand All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, who died unexpectedly earlier this month at the age of 40, has been honoured at a memorial service held in Auckland on Monday
Jonah Lomu’s former primary school perform touching tribute at memorial – video
Students from rugby legend Jonah Lomu’s former primary school, Favona, perform a tribute song during the memorial service celebrating his life which was held at Auckland’s Eden Park on Monday
Jonah Lomu: tributes paid to All Blacks great at memorial service in Auckland – in pictures
One final haka as New Zealand bids emotional farewell to Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu: thousands attend memorial for 'rugby's first superstar'
Jonah Lomu: Community memorial to remember All Blacks star - video
Family, childhood friends, MPs and fans gathered at the Lotofale’ia Tongan Methodist for a community memorial service for Jonah Lomu, the former All Blacks winger, on Sunday
