All Blacks

plural noun

1. the international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand

Word History and Origins

Origin of All Blacks¹

so named because of the players' black playing strip

Example Sentences

Quinn Tupaea scored two tries as the All Blacks claimed a bonus-point 28-14 win in a rain-soaked Perth to move four points clear of South Africa.

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Tupaea's two tries, in the 30th and 36th minutes, handed the All Blacks a 17-9 lead at half-time.

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With four points for a win, and South Africa boasting a far superior points difference than the All Blacks, the Springboks just need to beat the Pumas to take the title.

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The All Blacks bounced back from their record defeat against South Africa last weekend as a late Cam Roigard try ensured they retained the trophy and stretched their unbeaten record at Auckland's Eden Park to 52 matches.

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Two penalties from Damian McKenzie extended the All Blacks lead in the second half, but a converted try from Wallaby flanker Carlo Tizzano set up an exciting last 10 minutes, putting the visitors within three points of a first victory in Auckland since 1986.

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