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Isi Naisarani of the Wallabies, in a yellow jersey, runs with the ball while being tackled by two All Blacks players in black during a rugby match at Eden Park.

One of the all-time greats

Colin Meads, New Zealand rugby player, looks at the camera wearing a rugby jersey with a rose emblem and the years 1871-1971 on the chest.

Rieko Ioane leads the New Zealand All Blacks performing the haka on the field before a rugby match, with teammates in black uniforms and a stadium crowd in the background.

The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team perform the Haka wearing black uniforms on the field before the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final with a large crowd in the stands.

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Isi Naisarani of the Wallabies, in a yellow jersey, runs with the ball while being tackled by two All Blacks players in black during a rugby match at Eden Park.

All Blacks in action

The New Zealand All Blacks facing off against the Australian Wallabies in a 2019...

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One of the all-time greats

One of the all-time greats

George Nēpia, shown in 1924, was a member of the Māori tribe and was not allowed...

George Nepia. Crown Studios Ltd: Negatives and prints. Ref: 1/2-204815-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22792976. Permission from Alexander Turnbull Library must be obtained before reuse of this image

Colin Meads, New Zealand rugby player, looks at the camera wearing a rugby jersey with a rose emblem and the years 1871-1971 on the chest.

Rugby's “most famous forward”

Colin Meads, who played for the All Blacks from 1957 to 1971, was dubbed “the most...

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Rieko Ioane leads the New Zealand All Blacks performing the haka on the field before a rugby match, with teammates in black uniforms and a stadium crowd in the background.

Ceremonial dance

The All Backs performing the haka before a 2024 match in England.

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The New Zealand All Blacks rugby team perform the Haka wearing black uniforms on the field before the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final with a large crowd in the stands.

New Zealand All Blacks

Richie McCaw (centre) leading the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks,...

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