TJ Perenara

TJ Perenara

athlete New Zealand

TJ Perenara is a prominent New Zealand rugby player known for his leadership and advocacy. He recently made headlines for his haka introduction that sparked controversy due to its alignment with a political protest group, prompting discussions about the intersection of sports and activism.

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Australia Australia: Mo'unga, Frizell and TJ Perenara are all keen to represent the first combined Australian and New Zealand team since the 1989 Lions tour to Australia. 5

Richie Mo Unga Beauden Barrett Les Kiss Peter Horne Quade Cooper Will Genia Ben Youngs
The Sydney Morning Herald: Wallabies legend Hooper out of Lions clash

New Zealand New Zealand: TJ Perenara created controversy by politicising the haka without his teammates' consent. 4

Scott Barrett Ardie Savea Damian Mckenzie Leon Macdonald Gregor Paul
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Blacks captain Scott Barrett carrying heavy burden of leadership – Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: TJ Perenara performed a politicised haka that split opinions within the nation and the team. 5

Mark Robinson Scott Robertson Charlotte Mclauchlan Leon Macdonald Damian Mckenzie Greg Barclay Alice Snedden Steve Tew Sir Jim Ratcliffe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO gets a rebranding with Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: TJ Perenara is a veteran halfback who made a reference to the Treaty of Waitangi while leading the haka. 7

David Kirk Mark Robinson Rob Nichol Sam Cane
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: David Kirk and Mark Robinson turn from rivals to allies in navigating NZ Rugby’s new era: Gregor Paul

New Zealand New Zealand: TJ Perenara's haka introduction was criticized for its political implications. 3

Patrick Walsh Chloe Swarbrick David Seymour Christopher Luxon Jeremy Coleman Lorraine Kidd Jack Fox Reg Dempster Isaac Broome Anne Martin
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Letters: Lack of support for neurodiverse students a national disgrace; vile-looking school lunches will end up at the tip