All Blacks

British  

plural noun

1. 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

England and Ireland would also be kept apart from each other until the semis, while the Springboks and All Blacks would be on a quarter-final collision course, ensuring one would fall before the last four.

From BBC

Hosts Australia have been drawn together with trans-Tasman rivals and three-time winners the All Blacks in Pool A.

From BBC

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson was under the spotlight after the loss to England, one of three defeats from 13 Tests in his second season in charge of the All Blacks that included a record 43-10 reverse at home to the Springboks.

From Barron's

England coach Steve Borthwick oversaw an 11-Test winning run that included victories over over both the All Blacks and fellow heavyweights France before culminating in a first autumn clean sweep since 2021.

From Barron's

Last weekend it was the improved attacking intent to hold onto, scoring four tries against the All Blacks with wing Tom Rogers becoming the first Welsh player to score a hat-trick against New Zealand.

From BBC