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What was the name of the racial segregation system used in South Africa during the Springbok Tour era?
Apartheid
Under apartheid, which racial group held political and economic power?
White South Africans
What does HART stand for?
Halt All Racist Tours
Who was the leader of HART during the 1981 Springbok Tour?
John Minto
Who was the Prime Minister during the 1981 Tour?
Robert Muldoon
Why did many New Zealanders oppose sporting contact with South Africa?
Because apartheid was racist and discriminatory
How did apartheid influence international attitudes toward South African sports teams?
Many countries boycotted or refused to play them
What was HART’s main goal in protesting the tour?
To stop sporting contact with apartheid South Africa
Why did Muldoon allow the Springbok Tour to go ahead?
He said politics should not interfere with sport
Which city’s rugby match was cancelled due to protestors invading the pitch?
Hamilton
What did apartheid laws prevent Māori players from doing before 1970?
Touring South Africa with the All Blacks
What happened at the final match, at Eden Park?
Plane flew over and dropped flour bombs
What was the name of the elite police unit used to control protestors?
Red Squad
How did police actions contribute to public debate about the tour?
Many believed police used excessive force
Why did some New Zealanders supported the tour, despite apartheid?
Loyalty to rugby tradition or belief in keeping politics out of sport