NZ and its connection to the British Empire through rugby. Also explores whether rugby and war were connected

1. NZ & Empire RUGBY

2. How & when did Rugby become such an important part of New Zealand’s identity?

4. NZ Natives 1888-1889 Tour

5. 1905 Originals

8. Punch Cartoon: The cub defeating the Lion Why are the All Blacks shown as a “cub”? Why are the English shown as a lion? What is the cartoonists opinion of the Original’s team?

9. Is this a primary or secondary source? What does this source tell us about the admiration the Welsh had for the New Zealand side?

10. Was there a link between Rugby and War? Read the following quotes and decide what they mean/why rugby and war are linked. Do you agree? Why, why not?