All Blacks

British

plural noun

the international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand

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Etymology

Origin of All Blacks

so named because of the players' black playing strip

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All Blacks

The All Blacks have not lost at the venue since 1994, with a dominant second-half display increasing their unbeaten run in Auckland to 54 Tests.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

The All Blacks have been at the forefront of rugby's attempts to make an imprint in a notoriously tough sports market.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

With the second half lacking the fireworks of the first, the All Blacks backs – led by Roigard - desperately tried to drag New Zealand back into the match.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

From there, another scrum, another penalty advantage, and with the All Blacks back-pedalling captain Siya Kolisi crashed over for South Africa's third try and a 10-point lead after a pulsating first 40.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Stubbly, grim, brown leather jacket, All Blacks rugby shirt.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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