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    The timing of Scott Robertson's annual review may have accelerated the All Blacks coach's exit
     16 January 2026
    The timing of Scott Robertson's annual review may have accelerated the All Blacks coach's exit
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    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
    The Black Foils backroom staff will be bolstered by the addition of an Olympic medallist for the new SailGP season
    15 Jan: The Black Foils backroom staff will be bolstered by the addition of an Olympic medallist for the new SailGP season... more

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