“On behalf of New Zealand Rugby I would like to thank Scott for his contribution to the All Blacks. Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has departed the role after a troubled reign. Robertson’s contract was scheduled to run through until the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Highlanders and All Blacks XV coach Jamie Joseph would be favourite to replace Robertson as head coach. In Chicago, in October, Kirk told the Herald the All Blacks coaching unit was still “finding their feet a bit”.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 15, 2026 01:03 UTC