Scott Robertson Sacked as All Blacks Head Coach

Scott Robertson’s tenure as head coach of the All Blacks has come to a sudden end, with New Zealand Rugby confirming that the 51-year-old has been removed from the role just two years into a four-year contract. The decision follows a comprehensive internal review of the All Blacks’ 2025 season, significant performance concerns and reported tensions within the squad as the team prepares for a crucial run of Tests and the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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Robertson, widely known as “Razor,” succeeded Ian Foster after the 2023 Rugby World Cup and was seen as a potential long-term leader for the famed black jersey after a hugely successful Super Rugby coaching career with the Crusaders. During that period, he delivered seven consecutive Super Rugby titles, becoming one of the most successful coaches in the competition’s history.

However, at the international level, results under Robertson proved inconsistent, including a heavy loss to South Africa, a historic first away defeat to Argentina, and a defeat to England that ended hopes of a Grand Slam in the 2025 season. These outcomes, coupled with an internal review that reportedly included critical feedback from senior All Blacks, led NZR chairman David Kirk to conclude that a change in leadership was necessary to ensure the team remains on track for future success.

The review and subsequent decision come at a pivotal moment in New Zealand Rugby’s cycle, as the All Blacks face a packed 2026 international schedule and look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.