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After Scott Robertson, the All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next

16 January 2026

For the All Blacks, the next coaching era may hinge less on tactics than on trust, culture and leadership style.

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The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport
	16 Jan: The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport... more

Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach
	16 Jan: Questions continue to swirl over Scott Robertson's departure as All Blacks coach... more

The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach
	16 Jan: The attention's now on how New Zealand Rugby approaches its hunt for a new CEO and All Blacks coach... more

New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach
	16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach... more

New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson
	16 Jan: New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson... more

The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately
	15 Jan: The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately... more

Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour
	15 Jan: Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour... more

A potential crisis looms in All Blacks rugby
	15 Jan: A potential crisis looms in All Blacks rugby... more

Pressure has emerged demanding changes in the coaching or the culture of the All Blacks after a post-season review
	15 Jan: Pressure has emerged demanding changes in the coaching or the culture of the All Blacks after a post-season review... more

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