League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty

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Authors: Hoani K. Smith, Dion Enari, Phil Borell
DOI: 10.64628/aa.xvmrwhes6
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Abstract

This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Physical Education and Sports Studies Sports Gender and Society Sport and Mega-Event Impacts

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Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN