haka. New Zealand teams have attracted some criticism for performing haka, on occasions such as winning a swim relay bronze medal. In 2009, Ice Blacks did their haka before their ice hockey match against Australia. The Tall Blacks performed the dance prior to its games in the 2014 FIBA tournament, including a contest against the United States, where video of the dance was widely circulated and sparked discussion. The Black Sticks, the (field) hockey team, also perform a haka. During the 2013 PDC World Cup of Darts, team New Zealand, consisting of Phillip Hazel and Craig Caldwell performed a haka ahead of their match against Australia. The high-profile of the All Blacks, and their use of haka has led other Pacific teams to use similar dances from their own cultures, such as the Cibi, Kailao, and Siva tau. Other teams from the Pacific and elsewhere however have performed the "Ka Mate" or "Kapa o Pango" haka. For instance, the "Kapa o Pango" haka was used by the University of Hawaii Warriors in 2006, before they created their own war dance, the "Haa", in the Hawaiian language with original movements. See also Haka in popular culture Kapa haka Māori music Traditional war dances of other rugby nations: Cibi (Fiji) Hako (Rapa Nui) (Easter Island) Kailao or Sipi Tau (Tonga) Siva tau (Samoa) Aboriginal war dance (Australia) Notes References M. Pōmare, 'Ngāti Toarangatira', Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand'', updated 9 June 2006. URL: www.TeAra.govt.nz 'The Haka – In the Beginning', New Zealand Rugby Museum. External links Haka! – Haka Sports site. Te Rauparaha and "Ka Mate" – website New Zealand in History Rugby league in New Zealand Rugby union in New Zealand Haka Māori language Rugby football culture Sports culture Sports culture in New Zealand