Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

THE ALL THE BLACKS

The most successful rugby team in the world is the New Zealand All Blacks. They have achieved three Rugby World Cups and have a win-rate of more than 75%, something no other team can say. But how has a nation of just 4.8 million people mastered an entire sport?

Rugby is a rough game. Players wear little to no protective gear as they fight to bring the ball past the goal line. A

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