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'Gutted' Robertson Steps Down as All Blacks Coach After Review
Scott Robertson exits as All Blacks coach after a review revealed senior player threats to quit and the team’s worst results in the professional era under his leadership.
- On Thursday, New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk announced Scott Robertson will depart as All Blacks head coach after an internal review found both agreed it was best.
- An NZR internal review found strong criticism from senior All Blacks and reported Ardie Savea indicated he could walk out after poor results last year.
- Two assistants resigned and Robertson said last year his deputy Scott Hansen `effectively operates in the role most would recognise as the head coach`, but NZR said the comment was taken out of context.
- NZR has opened a recruitment process to replace Robertson, with Jamie Joseph and Dave Rennie mentioned as potential successors ahead of a packed Test calendar and the World Cup.
- His initial appointment a few years ago created overlapping tenures as Scott Robertson was appointed while Ian Foster remained contracted, drawing criticism of Mark Robinson and the process.
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SACKED: Scott Robertson dismissed as All Blacks coach
The New Zealand Rugby Union has moved decisively by dismissing All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson after months of internal tension and reports of a player revolt. This move comes after a review into the 2025 season was scathing of Robertson’s coaching and leadership. The review was done by New Zealand Rugby chairman David Kirk, current board member and former All Blacks Test star Keven Mealamu and former NZR high performance manager Don Trick…
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