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All Blacks

1884– · 19th century · Also known as New Zealand national rugby union team

The All Blacks are New Zealand's national rugby union team, named for their black kit and known for performing the haka before matches. Since their first international tour in 1884 they have become one of the most successful teams in any sport, winning the Rugby World Cup in 1987, 2011 and 2015. Rugby and the team occupy a central place in New Zealand's national identity.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). All Blacks. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/all-blacks
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“All Blacks.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/all-blacks. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “All Blacks.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/all-blacks.
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