Know how the original All Blacks got their name during their famous 1905/06 tour of the UK? There are two conflicting theories.
After one of the team's big victories, a newspaper, celebrating the ability of the forwards to pass the ball as well as the backs, intended to write the headline 'All Backs' and ended up with a typographical error.
The alternative theory suggests the title was penned by London Daily Mail rugby writer, J A Buttery, who simply referred to the team as All Blacks because of the colour of their uniform.
You can learn more (and decide for yourself) at the country's small, but exceptionally popular, New Zealand Rugby Museum on Cuba Street in Palmerston North.
Set out in 30 displays, the emergence of New Zealand as a major rugby power is set out in a fascinating collection of memorabilia, photos and artefacts that will have even non-sports fans lingering for hours.
Displays are also in interest-based categories, right down to rugby caps and badges, while the library has records on all first-class matches played since the game was introduced here in 1870.
The approach is informal, with staff around to answer any of your questions. Group tours can be arranged on request.