All Blacks are using Haka to inspire London schoolgirls to study science

Haka 360 is a virtual reality experience which demonstrates the roles of science and technology in sport

Routine: the All Blacks’ Ma’a Nonu performs a haka

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Amar Singh22 October 2015

The All Blacks are using their fearsome Haka to inspire young girls in the capital to study scientific subjects.

A virtual reality experience, Haka 360, which features the traditional Maori challenge performed before each match by the Rugby World Cup favourites, is being used to introduce a group of south London schoolgirls to the role of science and technology in sport.

The experience featured in a workshop for a group of 90 schoolgirls aged between 11 and 14 on the South Bank earlier this week.

Dr Tania Mathias, MP for Twickenham joined New Zealand fly-half Aaron Cruden in supporting the event hosted by Greenlight for Girls, an international organisation dedicated to encouraging young women and girls to pursue studies in Stem subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

All Blacks are using Haka to inspire London schoolgirls to study science

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