The All Blacks have parted ways with embattled coach Scott Robertson after a disappointing 2025 season.
New Zealand Rugby released a statement Thursday afternoon stating, “Scott Robertson has departed as Head Coach of the All Blacks. We wish Razor all the best with his next steps. A process will commence immediately to recruit a new Head Coach.”
According to multiple reports, including from the NZ Herald, All Blacks on-field leaders have been critical of his strategy, communication, and selections in a year in which they a series of shock losses to the likes of South Africa, Argentina, and England.
Key assistants Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland have already departed the program, with Robertson, who achieved unprecedented Super Rugby success with the Crusaders, also leaving ahead of 2026 international season.
Robertson had been All Blacks coach since the beginning of 2024, after being announced in the November of 2023.
…more to come.
