Scott Robertson

New Zealand Rugby said the 48-year-old was appointed following a robust interview process and will announce further key appointments to his coaching and ...

"Having significant time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success during the next World Cup cycle. We firmly believe he is the right person to lead the team in 2024 and beyond," Robinson said. To represent your country, as a coach or player, is the ultimate honour in sport and it's humbling to be given that opportunity.

Crusaders guru says he's delighted to be the coach to take over from Ian Foster after the Rugby World Cup. The Razor's edge is finally coming to the All Blacks, ...

But we’re passionate, we’re in behind it, and it’s great that people have their thoughts, they pick their team, and they want the best for the country. “It was one of the questions,” he said of his interview process. Of course, this breakdancing, surfing coach who wears his heart on his sleeve so publicly brings a certain colour to the role that might be unprecedented. “I’m really proud of myself, but also all the support I’ve had over a long period. “The last 3-4 years has been a big part of my growth and how I’ve reacted. Robertson was at his best, as he often is, when he tackled the emotions, the nitty-gritty, of what he does, and spoke about the equation required for success. “We believe this is the right thing to do, and we stand by that very strongly at this time.” “This is the right process for an international coaching environment that is changing rapidly,” said the CEO. “I was fortunate to play for the All Blacks, so I understand what’s required. I’ve stayed in the fight, and here I am now. He also shrugged off his lack of international experience, pointing instead to the winning culture he has created wherever he’s picked up the clipboard. After some slightly uncomfortable questions around him perhaps jumping the gun a little on this succession plan, and perhaps putting unnecessary pressure on

Robertson's appointment comes after a rollercoaster few weeks for NZR around the recruitment process of Ian Foster's successor.

I ask the players to do it so I had to do it as well. Asked about missing out on the job in 2019, and the disappointment of last year when he was close again but missed out, Robertson said: "The last three or four years have been a big part of my development. It’s great to be here today but I understand my role and responsibilities". “We were very happy with the calibre and quality of the people involved and would like to thank all of those who took part in the process. "It’s a job that comes with a huge amount of responsibility, but I’m excited by the opportunity to make a contribution to the legacy of the black jersey. To represent your country, as a coach or player, is the ultimate honour in sport and it’s humbling to be given that opportunity.

The six-time Super Rugby winner will take over from incumbent Ian Foster.

The Crusaders coach has signed a four-year contract to take the reins from Foster after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

“Having significant time to plan for 2024 and beyond is crucial to setting the All Blacks up for success during the next World Cup cycle,” Robertson said. To represent your country, as a coach or player, is the ultimate honour in sport and it’s humbling to be given that opportunity. New Zealand Rugby has named Scott Robertson as Ian Foster’s successor, with the 48-year-old to take charge of the All Blacks after the Rugby World Cup later this year.

So, what can All Blacks fans expect from the man who has guided the Crusaders to six Super Rugby crowns in as many years, coached Canterbury to three NPC titles ...

That was evident when he denied prop Wyatt Crockett, the club's most capped player, a fairytale exit by dropping him for the 2018 final against the Lions in Christchurch. Being positive is vital, Robertson says, and he's careful to reflect that in his language. While careful not to bring the players' mood down, he's less inclined to be so chipper when away from the squad. He has carried on with that culture, as he has with theming and all that.'' Robertson played 23 tests for the All Blacks between 1998 and 2002. After working as an assistant between 2008-2012, he was appointed head coach in 2013. Sloane says Robertson's biggest asset as a player was his willingness to tackle with machine-like efficiency. And he [Robertson] was obviously a big part of that.'' Robertson is just two wins shy of surpassing Robbie Deans (88 wins) for most in Crusaders history. Now, more than 25 years later, the policy of being upbeat and enthusiastic is a crucial part of Robertson's coaching philosophy. "There was a good cop, and bad cop. It’s safe to say that won't change anytime soon.

“Razor” Robertson has been appointed for four years from 2024 through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup and will succeed current New Zealand head coach Ian ...

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to work out that he wasn’t going to get it,” Hansen told Newstalk ZB. He’s played overseas, he’s coached overseas, not internationally, but he’s coached here in New Zealand and it’s a New Zealander that’s got to coach. But New Zealand Rugby made a decision and... Foster’s done that.” For rugby in New Zealand, there are few higher honours than this.” you’ve got to accept that. He’s known for quite some time that he wasn’t going to be the coach. As a development-led organisation, we love when our players and coaches are selected to play for and coach our national side. No matter who the All Blacks coach is, we want to get in behind them. When his turn comes, we’ll get in behind him and support the team,” Hansen said. That’s a pretty special skill.” “Razor” Robertson has been appointed for four years from 2024 through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup and will succeed current New Zealand head coach Ian Foster, who will lead the All Blacks through the conclusion of the 2023 Cup in France.

Crusaders supremo finally gets his prized rugby coaching job after a lead-up to the decision that he said felt "like an election".

But we’re passionate, we’re in behind it, and it’s great that people have their thoughts, they pick their team, and they want the best for the country. “It was one of the questions,” he said of his interview process. Of course, this breakdancing, surfing coach who wears his heart on his sleeve so publicly brings a certain colour to the role that might be unprecedented. “I’m really proud of myself, but also all the support I’ve had over a long period. “The last 3-4 years has been a big part of my growth and how I’ve reacted. Robertson was at his best, as he often is, when he tackled the emotions, the nitty-gritty, of what he does, and spoke about the equation required for success. “We believe this is the right thing to do, and we stand by that very strongly at this time.” “This is the right process for an international coaching environment that is changing rapidly,” said the CEO. “I was fortunate to play for the All Blacks, so I understand what’s required. I’ve stayed in the fight, and here I am now. He also shrugged off his lack of international experience, pointing instead to the winning culture he has created wherever he’s picked up the clipboard. After some slightly uncomfortable questions around him perhaps jumping the gun a little on this succession plan, and perhaps putting unnecessary pressure on

The Crusaders insist they aren't in a rush to fill the biggest boots in Super Rugby coaching history. Chief executive Colin Mansbridge said they had been ...

“I don’t think the environment’s necessarily a place that isn't conducive to bringing in fresh blood. He’s someone who is influenced by the culture and could influence the culture, yeah, absolutely.’’ We’ll be forever grateful for his contribution, but as he would say, ‘onwards and upwards’. Asked if the Crusaders could look beyond their confines, Mansbridge said they had had “external’’ assistants before, citing former Ireland international Ronan O’Gara and Welshman Mark Jones, who worked under Robertson. Mansbridge moved on to insist that the Crusaders’ firm focus was on having another successful season under Robertson. *

The positive tone of the announcement briefly turned tense as NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson was quizzed on whether Foster, who is in Europe to view the Six ...

Post World Cup he finally gets the chance to prove his worth on the pinnacle stage. The way I create the culture is going to be different. “We’re very clear we believe this is the right process for an international coaching environment that is changing rapidly. I made it pretty clear it was my last year with the Crusaders and I wanted to become an international coach. “He’s in a different time zone at the moment. “The All Blacks have our 100 per cent support as they go into the World Cup. It’s great to be here today but I understand my roles and responsibilities.” “That was one of the questions. The way I look [at] and view the game is different. I’ve been here all day yesterday in a suit and all day today presenting to a panel and then the board. I’m really proud of myself but also the support I’ve had. I’ve asked the players to do it, so I had to as well.

Rugby world reacts as "All Blacks coaching circus is over" but has the next ringmaster ever been tested by taking on a poor team?

The Daily Mail was more upbeat, saying: “The All Blacks coaching circus is over, with Scott Robertson appointed ... Many of New Zealand’s most successful former coaches, such as Graham Henry and Steve Hansen, worked overseas before entering the All Blacks setup.” [the new All Blacks coach](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300835855/yeah-nah-is-scott-robertson-the-right-pick-for-all-blacks-coach). *

Scott Robertson has been riding a wave of emotions since being named the All Blacks coach elect, the most prominent of which - right alongside the obvious ...

OPINION: NZ Rugby will have to create clear guidelines to prevent chaos ensuing.

It would be an incredible learning experience for Robertson, who for all his achievements in Super Rugby hasn’t been exposed to test football as a coach, and, frankly, it would be a maddening waste if Robertson is watching the tournament in New Zealand, shut out and forced to come into the All Blacks job in July 2024 without any sneak peek of what he is inheriting. Should he go to France with the All Blacks - not with any ability to interact with the players or have any influence on selection or strategy, but as an observer to see first-hand how the team is operating and what sort of pressures he can expect when he takes the team to the 2027 World Cup? Then there is the question of what to do about Robertson around the World Cup and whether he should be there in an official NZR capacity. New Zealand stands alone in having a coach with a coach-elect, and while Foster and Robertson both have the requisite professionalism and mutual respect to manage what is a relatively awkward situation, there are specifics for which NZR will have to create clear guidelines to prevent chaos ensuing. There is an argument that it aligns the All Blacks with France, Ireland, Wales, England and Australia in the broader context of knowing who will be coaching the national side after this year’s World Cup. But there is a World Cup to be played before Scott Robertson takes over, and that creates a tense dynamic between incumbent and coach-elect that will have to be carefully and stringently managed.