John Black (rugby union)

John Black

Birth name	John Edwin Black
Date of birth	(1951-07-25) 25 July 1951
Place of birth	Timaru, New Zealand
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	93 kg (205 lb)
School	Timaru Boys' High School
University	University of Canterbury
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1973–80 Canterbury () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1976–80 New Zealand 3 (0)

John Edwin Black (born 25 July 1951) is a former New Zealand rugby union player. A hooker, Black represented Canterbury at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1976 to 1980. He played 26 matches for the All Blacks including three internationals.