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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

Example Sentences

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The veteran prop is on track to surpass the all-time appearance record of 202 held by retired All Blacks great Wyatt Crockett.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

England's revival from 12-0 down early on against New Zealand in an eventual 33-19 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham in November was launched on the back of two drop-goals from fly-half George Ford.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Victory over New Zealand was the centrepiece of England's autumn, but the subsequent sacking of Scott Robertson suggested that the All Blacks were not taking up tools with their usual gusto.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

In 2024, they lost all three meetings with the All Blacks despite leading each one heading into the final quarter.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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