In 2025, the New Zealand All Blacks were named Team of the Year by fans worldwide, a distinction earned not through polling panels or trophies, but through passion. With more than 10,000 views and over 100 comments, their supporters did more than watch. They showed up. They debated. They shared memories and meaning. In the Hall of Teams, this award is decided by engagement, and no team inspired more of it. Across continents and generations, the All Blacks sparked conversation at a level no other team matched this year.

This recognition reflected more than performance on the field. It spoke to a legacy that continued to resonate with people who saw the All Blacks not just as a rugby team, but as a standard. A standard of identity, humility, and excellence passed down for more than a century. In 2025, fans made it clear that black jerseys, silver ferns, and the values behind them still mattered. Chosen by the people, the New Zealand All Blacks now took their place as the Hall of Teams inaugural Team of the Year.