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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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Joseph is seen as a leading contender -- along with former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie -- to be the new All Blacks boss after Scott Robertson was fired last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The All Blacks put in a curiously listless performance and subsequently sacked head coach Brett Robertson.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

That mark is held by retired All Blacks great Wyatt Crockett.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Tandy is well placed to judge France's qualities after a tough start to his reign that has featured assignments against the Pumas, All Blacks, Springboks and England.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

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

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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