Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott Robertson

It's been quite the time for coaches in New Zealand; All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was shown the door in January and over the weekend Wellington Phoenix FC Manager Giancarlo Italiano resigned after a huge loss to Auckland FC. Dr Grant Morris is with Jesse to look back at some other dramatic endings to coaches' careers.

Scott Robertson will get an opportunity to coach against the Springboks this year. The former All Blacks mentor will guide the Barbarians for matches against the world champions and Wales. The fixture against South Africa is on June 20 at Port Elizabeth. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Robertson's a man in pain, after losing his Dream job. Aotearoa Rugby Pod's Bryn Hall won six Super Rugby titles under Razor and explains what will be hurting him most. The ARP team then examine why hiring the right assistants is as important as the head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die erste Runde der Herren Six Nations 2026 sind Geschichte. Italien wohl am überraschendsten, Irland sah teilweise sehr ideenlos aus und England-Wales ist wie erwartet ausgegangen. Deutschland hingegen schafft nach einer Niederlage in Rumänien im letzten Jahr den überraschenden Sieg zuhause gegen die Eichen. Glückwunsch an RheingauRugby für den ersten Platz im Fantasy Six Nations in Runde 1! Nimm an VORPASS Super Rugby 2026 teil, der Super Rugby Pacific Predictor-Liga auf Superbru! Hier findest du meinen Pool: https://www.superbru.com/superrugby/pool.php?p=13155598 Rugby in Spain takes major step towards professionalism ---> https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-in-spain-takes-major-step-towards-professionalism/ Inside the exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson ---> https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/inside-the-exit-of-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson-new-details-of-how-and-why-a-dream-role-unravelled-in-one-of-the-worlds-most-storied-sports-teams/premium/CA5P62LC3VGQJLLRGDJX6LVNF4/ Meldet euch unter fragen@vorpass.de, abonniert uns ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Die erste Runde der Herren Six Nations 2026 sind Geschichte. Italien wohl am überraschendsten, Irland sah teilweise sehr ideenlos aus und England-Wales ist wie erwartet ausgegangen. Deutschland hingegen schafft nach einer Niederlage in Rumänien im letzten Jahr den überraschenden Sieg zuhause gegen die Eichen. Glückwunsch an RheingauRugby für den ersten Platz im Fantasy Six Nations in Runde 1! Nimm an VORPASS Super Rugby 2026 teil, der Super Rugby Pacific Predictor-Liga auf Superbru! Hier findest du meinen Pool: https://www.superbru.com/superrugby/pool.php?p=13155598 Rugby in Spain takes major step towards professionalism ---> https://www.rugbypass.com/news/rugby-in-spain-takes-major-step-towards-professionalism/ Inside the exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson ---> https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/inside-the-exit-of-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson-new-details-of-how-and-why-a-dream-role-unravelled-in-one-of-the-worlds-most-storied-sports-teams/premium/CA5P62LC3VGQJLLRGDJX6LVNF4/ Meldet euch unter fragen@vorpass.de, abonniert uns ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

New signing  Gianni Lombard joins the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a 3 year deal starting next season!World Rugby released the World Cup schedule. Wallabies v Allblacks will not be the opening match in 2027 RWC - thoughts?Mathieu Reynal has hit out at Southern Hemisphere, saying they want more tries and passing instead of Mauls & Scrums (summary) thoughts?Wallace Sititi, Codie Taylor and Patrick Tuipulotu responded to the talk around Ardie Savea's role in Scott Robertson's axing - calling it totally unfair to solely blame ArdieITV will show adverts during play in its Six Nations coverage - we know this is done in US sports, that's how they make money.

New details have been revealed in the tale of Scott Robertson's sudden departure from the All Blacks. NZ Herald Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie has delved into the story in an article called ‘From Twickenham flashpoint to ‘hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit', with first-hand accounts and sources giving shape to the saga. Sources claimed as All Blacks coach, Robertson was unrecognisable to players he coached in Super Rugby, as he was always on edge and tense, and the fun stuff was gone. Neil McGregor is a Leadership and Organisational Culture Consultant from Human Synergistics NZ, and he joined Piney to discuss how common is it for someone who is very well credentialed for a job to struggle once they start that role. “There's an old saying, I think they call it the Peter Principle, where someone gets promoted to the level of incompetence,” he said. “I've always thought that was not quite right, I always thought that actually it's where people get promoted to the level of in-confidence.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this months rugby transfer review we will cover: scrum halves headed to France the ripples of the NZ coaching conundrum who could replace a Welsh region in the URC Follow https://x.com/rugby_hub on twitter for all you rugby transfer updates! TOP 14 Digest Podcast Audio Links! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-top-14-digest/id1870637279?i=1000747916101 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oFrVxOaAC5O7LlhoJnB4d?si=oeVSFfV4T266mUnJestezQ The latest French rugby gossip and a look ahead to the Six Nations opener! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brother of the late LowDown co-founder Robbie, Dr. Scott Robertson, shares the story of his path to a career in healthcare. Dr Scott also sheds some light on the concept of 'concierge medicine', why not every one of these programs is the same and what you should look for in such an arrangement with your trusted physician.  Slappy Sal reviews Firewater BBQ and an encore presentation from the LowDown's regular medical correspondent, Dr. Anthony Fartchi, is included.

Former All Black Dane Coles will sit on the panel charged with finding the coach to replace Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the 90-test veteran will join a five-man panel which also includes fellow former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu and NZR chair David Kirk. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a bombshell? A moment too weird to properly comprehend and, because of that, is that why it isn't real? And if it's not real then it's not worth speculating on. And yet here I am speculating. The NZ Rugby Union has approached Steve Hansen and Ian Foster and asked them to apply for the coach's job. Is that the most absurd, bizarre, nutty, unbelievable, possibly stupid thing you have ever heard around rugby, or perhaps even sport? And yet it's suggested it's true. In a way I hope it isn't, unless it is. But first I'll deal with the 'isn't'. I hope it isn't because the union already have enough reputational issues without adding to them, like the panel, the rules and the criteria. For goodness sake, just go get a rockstar. Surely the All Blacks coaching job still has enough prestige that getting great talent isn't an issue? That's if you haven't already targeted someone, which they should have! But then I hope it is true because I love Hansen and I love Foster and I'm an old romantic who fizzes over the edge of the glass in excitement at what would be/could be one of the great redemption stories in all of sport. Both have issues with rugby and rules and unions. Foster especially got treated abysmally. How good could it feel to march back into the dressing room and say "Hello lads. Now where were we before I was so rudely interrupted?" But for the union, this is why it can't be true. You don't go to a Hansen or a Foster and say have an application form and see what you think. You beg for such talent to frequent your business! And if you're asking them to apply, what are you saying to Jamie Joseph and Co. who might be asking why they're looking for reheats when they're there. Not a bad point. See? It would be way better if none of this were true. Mind you it would be way better if they hadn't sacked Scott Robertson mid-term with a mass pay out and a restraint of trade with no clear plan going forward. This is almost so good it can't be real, while also being so bad it shouldn't be real. The key of course is to win the world cup and if we do that no one will care who the coach is. But that bit seems a long way off when we currently have no coach and in front of us what could be a stroke of genius, or sheer insanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been just over two weeks since Scott Robertson was sacked as the All Blacks Coach. We're now in prime speculation territory: what really happened, and who is going to pick up the reigns? Jesse is joined by sports journalist and author of a great Substack newsletter - The Bounce - Dylan Cleaver.

The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast kicks off 2026 with a massive guest — newly appointed Scotland Women's Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka. Host TJ Olsen sits down with Sione to unpack his journey from Brisbane State High to international coaching stints with Australia, the USA, and now Scotland.They dive deep into the evolution of the women's game, lessons from the 2025 Rugby World Cup, and what it takes to build successful high‑performance programs across different rugby cultures. Plus, TJ and Sione weigh in on the Super Rugby season ahead and the shock removal of Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach — one of the biggest stories in world rugby.A perfect blend of coaching insight, international perspective, and rugby chat to start the year strong.

The All Blacks head coaching vacancy came too late for Vern Cotter's consideration. The Blues head coach will switch to the Queensland Reds for the 2027 and 2028 Super Rugby seasons. Cotter meets NZR's criteria, having coached Fiji and Scotland, but was blindsided Scott Robertson's axing. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby interim boss Steve Lancaster has clarified the organisation's position on the appointment of a replacement for former coach Scott Robertson with less than two years until the World Cup. The successful candidate must be a New Zealander with international experience in a head role. Lancaster says that with only two years until the World Cup, they simply don't have time for someone to find their feet at this level, so they're looking for someone that can hit the ground running. He told Mike Hosking it's very much a point in time criteria given where we're at in the cycle, and the overall context. Lancaster says assistants will be decided once the initial set-up is in place. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby interim CEO Steve Lancaster has insisted today's coaching policy change isn't an admission of fault when hiring Scott Robertson. NZR has invited Kiwi coaches with international experience to apply for the vacant All Blacks job, something Robertson didn't have. Lancaster says New Zealand is 'incredibly blessed' to have a high calibre of potential coaches and he's confident the right choice will be found. "We're confident that there is a good number of coaches, both here in New Zealand and around the world that are capable of coaching the All Blacks and we don't think we need to go outside of that." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a whirlwind few weeks in New Zealand rugby with the shock sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson after a couple of years that were maybe not great, but not exactly disastrous either.

New Zealand Rugby is determined to nail an expedited process, as they open for applications for All Blacks head coach. The criteria for Scott Robertson's replacement states the new person needs experience internationally and must be a New Zealander. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the real reason for Scott Robertson's dismissal. Jones believes Razor can't have been let go as All Blacks head coach for on-field results, given his seventy-four per cent success rate. Jones isn't hiding his distaste at the secrecy surrounding Robertson's demise, and he joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been nine days since the biggest sports story in recent history played out, with Scott Robertson departure as All Blacks coach. Attention has now turned to who will replace him with the team entering a big year and the Rugby World Cup looming on the horizon. NZ Herald Sports Journalist Gregor Paul and Sky Sport Commentator Tony Johnson joined Piney to discuss what will go down, and who could possibly fill the spot. Johnson told Piney NZ Rugby would have to select someone with a proven record and strong international credentials, as there's an element of crisis management to this as well. “They're just going to have to step into the breach, hit the ground running when it's done, because there's no real honeymoon period this year, is there?” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 24th January 2026, Gregor Paul and Tony Johnson join Piney to discuss NZ Rugby's next moves after parting ways with Scott Robertson. The Australian Open is into its first full weekend. Craig Gabriel gives an update live from Melbourne. And Finn Allen has had a superb Big Bash season with the Perth Scorchers to date, and he joined Piney to break it down. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Trump: 6/10 An infuriating mix of effective and insane. It's rare for a single person to dominate news everyday all week, but there you go. Iceland: 2/10 Was Iceland his Biden moment and no one called it out? Can you threaten to invade a place who's name you can't even remember? Tony Brown: 8/10 Appeared on the show this week and set the cat amongst the pigeons. The rugby union: 2/10 When you look at Razor and listen to Tony, where do you reckon the real issues are? Anna Breman: 6/10 The Dr vs Winston vs Nicola. I side with Anna. She is either independent or she isn't. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Brown has admitted to frustrations around the vacant All Blacks coaching role. The former first-five has confirmed he intends to honour his contract as an assistant with South Africa, rather than make himself available for inclusion in any New Zealand group. Brown was a part of Jamie Joseph's pitch for the job in 2023, which lost out to Scott Robertson. Brown revealed to Mike Hosking that Robertson sounded him out about joining the All Blacks a couple of months ago. But he says his commitment to South Africa was four years and he's always wanted to honour that. “I'm just so frustrated that no one talked to me two years ago.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rumour mill's been in overdrive after Scott Robertson was stood down as All Blacks coach two years into a four-year contract. Jamie Joseph has emerged as the front-runner to step in, but speculation is still growing over who else could be picked for the role. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks the rumours further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ugo, Danny and Ashy reflect on the final round of pool matches in the Champions Cup as Quins stole headlines by knocking out two-time winners La Rochelle. Glasgow qualified with a 100% record to guarantee home advantage until the final. Are the Scots now serious contenders for the big prize? We look at the big winners and losers of the draw for the knockout stage. We hear from a disgruntled Bristol fan and try to plot who will make the showpiece in Bilbao. Plus, the guys discuss what led to Scott Robertson leaving the All Blacks just 18 months before the World Cup. Could we see Razor rock up in the Prem?

The final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stages have concluded, so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are on hand to dissect all of the action that saw some European giants dumped out of the competition. Plus, who will replace outgoing All Blacks boss Scott Robertson? And with England undergoing a shortage in tightheads props, there's surely one man to call...

MKT talks about the most outrageous AFCON final of all time between Morocco and Senegal. Man United beat Man City... are they all the way back? Did Arsenal ruin their league push by drawing with Nottingham Forest? Should The All Blacks have fired Scott Robertson? Thomas Frank and Tottenham, what should they do after a loss at home against West Ham? Subscribe to The MKT Show on YouTube. Linktree is in the description The MKT Show Linktree · MKT Instagram · The MKT Show website

Following the All Blacks sacking head coach Scott Robertson, Alfie, Will and Alex are joined by the New Zealand Herald's Liam Napier to explain why he's been given his marching orders just two years into his tenure. Was it down to losing the dressing room? Or was he not suited to the spotlight which comes with the role?They also look back on the final round of the pool stages in the Champions Cup and explain why the format, despite its issues, is here to stay. They breakdown the last-16 and route to the final which could serve up some cracking ties and also look ahead to Steve Borthwick naming his England 6 Nations squad on Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Robertson's axing as All Blacks coach has prompted speculation about who will replace him in the top job. Robertson was relieved of his duties two years into a four-year contract, following a scathing review that found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest. Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighed in on what we know so far, and addressed the rumours that Jamie Joseph could replace Razor. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 19th of January, the Prime Minister joins Mike in studio to talk the state of the economy, the coalition and when the election date will be announced. We find out about the New Zealanders who are moving to Australia who are finding out the grass isn't always greener. The Commentary Box talks Scott Robertson's depature as All Blacks coach and the Blackcaps historic ODI series win in India. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm a bit exercised about Scott Robertson, because I like him and I thought he was a good coach. His record at Canterbury spoke for itself. The trouble in this country is that we can't have a sensible conversation about All Blacks coaches, because so many of us come to it with myopic, emotional views driven by idiocy like geography and personality expectations that have nothing to do with the actual job. Hansen had pro and anti camps, as did Foster, and now Robertson. It all wastes too much energy. Also, we might just be a bit too energised because we're a small country with not a lot else to think about. In the NFL at the moment, there are nine head coach vacancies — after eight sackings and one resignation. Over a quarter of all jobs in the NFL are up for grabs, and that isn't unusual. As for the EPL, there's a sacking every second day. What I can't quite work out is this: when David Kirk says we aren't where we need to be at this point in the cycle, what does that even mean? Where specifically do we need to be? Once upon a time, when the All Blacks won every test as of right, we still didn't win the World Cup. So presumably, when we won everything, we must have felt in a good place. Also, how is it that Robertson is banned from going elsewhere? Not good enough to coach us, but too dangerous to ply his trade offshore? Apart from paying him to not work… I wouldn't have taken that deal. I also can't quite work out how much of this is player driven — and of that player feedback, how much is personal versus professional. How much responsibility does a player have for what happens on the field, as opposed to the coach? Back to the NFL — a bloke called Vrabel was sacked from Tennessee because they weren't winning. After he left, they still aren't winning. But the team he went to, New England, were hopeless until this year… they might be in the Super Bowl. So was that him? Luck? Or other factors? Someone always seems to have to pay the price whenever someone decides things aren't right. Which is the other weird bit: the All Blacks' winning record, in an increasingly competitive world, wasn't that bad. So why the panic? Loyalty, consistency, and longevity are all traits of value. But you have to recognise them. If you don't, you tend to make mistakes by going around sacking people with no real, obvious next step in place. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Scott Robertson's dismissal as All Blacks coach, as well as Finn Allen's recent performance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby stunned sports fans across the nation - and beyond - by dismissing Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach last week. The search is on for a replacement, but fans are reacting with surprise following Razor's removal. South African rugby expert Dan Hooton joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More details are emerging about unrest within the All Blacks' dressing room - and beyond - that ultimately led to Scott Robertson's exit. Speculation is growing as to what inspired NZR to make this move, as well as who will replace Robertson in the role. Irish rugby correspondent Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 17th January 2026, Scott Robertson has been axed as All Blacks Head Coach. How did we get here? What next for the All Blacks? Is there another saviour? Piney offers his thoughts and discusses it all with the audience. Plus, Liam Napier, Jeff Wilson, and Adam Peacock all chime in on the subject. Along with this we cover off the ASB Classic final, Aussie Open Tennis, OFC Pro League and the Potts Classic. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Typically, we think not much real news happens in January, but there's normally one big story which grabs our attention - be it wild fires, the Jan 6th Capitol riots or Jacinda Ardern's resignation. I presumed the story this January would be US imperialism, with the strike against Venezuela and the capture of its president Maduro, and the on-going question of the US's push to control Greenland. But on Thursday, a rather shocking news story broke closer to home. There is no job as scrutinised or commented on as the All Blacks' head coach. The Prime Minister or leaders of political parties may disagree, and they cop their fair share, but the world of rugby can be more brutal, more invested in by Kiwis, and very public. Leaks about the end of year tour review aside, both New Zealand Rugby and Scott Robertson handled things well this week. Rugby New Zealand made it clear the team wasn't where they wanted it to be in the lead up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and that there were issues with both culture and performance. Robertson was his normal honest self and said he was gutted, but accepted the outcome with dignity. And so he should - things haven't turned out this time, but he still has an impressive record and will go on to accomplish many more good things. Regardless of whether Scott Robertson should or shouldn't have been fired, his success rate, the role of players in his demise - the relatively simple observation is that as a whole things weren't working, and Razor and his team were struggling to fix it. After the dragged out Foster/Robertson kerfuffle a few years ago, which ultimately saw Robertson get the role, it's reassuring to see some decisive and strong leadership from NZR Chair David Kirk this time round. There is a lot to sort out at the NZR - the organization is currently short a CEO, CFO, COO, and a High Performance manager is also leaving. The All Blacks is where NZR makes it money, so if you're going to make changes this is probably the most important place to start. But I expect that once the coaching staff have been sorted, Kirk will work his way through the rest of the organisation. So, while the rest of the world saw this unprecedented move as another 'slip from the summit' or a 'superpower in decline', I suggest we all take a beat, wish the outgoing coach all the best, and have confidence in what appears to be some solid leadership that isn't afraid to make hard calls. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After starting with much fanfare, Scott Robertson's tenure as All Blacks coach has come to an end after just two years. He's parted ways with New Zealand Rugby after just two years in the job, which began in 2024 against England in Dunedin. It comes following what is understood to be scathing feedback in the end of season review towards Robertson and his coaching staff. NZ Herald's Liam Napier was the one to break the news of the internal review, and he told Piney he understands the dissatisfaction was widespread among the team, not confined to one or two players. “Some of the most stinging feedback came from a number of senior players, y'know, guys that have played 100 tests, have been around a long time, experienced the highs and lows of test football,” he explained. “You can have bad years in test rugby, and you can have bad weeks, but I think this had steadily built the frustration over the two-year tenure.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Robertson... gone as All Blacks coach. The “nuclear option” taken. The slate cleaned. The last two years consigned to history. Was it the right call to make a change? Yes. Board chair David Kirk talked about “trajectory” on Thursday. The All Blacks were not heading upwards, they had, at best, plateaued, and were in fact trending dangerously downwards. We were not more confident about the All Blacks at the end of 2025 than we were at the start of 2024. The signs of improvement were sporadic at best, overshadowed by doubt and confusion around tactics, around selection, around progress, around potential World Cup success. That's the sole filter through which David Kirk and Co. examined things and made their decision. Were the All Blacks on track? No, they were not. Has Scott Robertson suddenly become a bad rugby coach? No. But he clearly underestimated the enormity of the job and those who put him into the role overestimated his ability to do it. Razor's super-power is team culture, which he built superbly at the Crusaders, but consider how different that environment is. You have your players with you every day for six months. If you lose, you go again next week. And the scrutiny, while certainly robust, pales in comparison to the white-hot spotlight of the All Blacks, which has paralyzed many before him. It's unforgiving in its intensity, demanding in its 24/7 nature, and relentless in its scrutiny. Many believe they have what it takes. They go in full of bullishness, bright ideas, bravado, and boldness, only to come to the realisation, either quickly, or over time, that their feet aren't quite big enough for the enormous boots they've been assigned to wear. And they realise in hindsight, they displayed an obvious naivety about exactly what it is they'd walked into. There's a reason this team is talked about in the manner in which it is. This is the All Blacks – there's a legacy to uphold. A reputation to protect. A history to defend. A responsibility to carry. Not everyone can do that job – in fact, very few can. Scott Robertson took it on with every intention of enhancing the All Blacks' story. Of taking this team to new heights, of winning World Cups. But not everything you try on is going to fit, and sometimes it's better to find that out quickly so that you and your employer can move on. And that is now the question for the All Blacks. Move on... to what? Or more correctly, to who? Who has the tools, the knowledge, the fortitude and the resilience to take the job on and make a success of it? Not just a few years down the track, but almost immediately? There's no settling-in period, no gentle launch, no soft landing. There's a World Cup next year and the most gruelling All Blacks schedule ever in the next 10 months. Being able to coach scrums, line outs and back line moves is no longer enough, nowhere near enough for the enormous scope and complexity of this modern-day role. Among other things, you need international experience, the ability to assemble an effective support staff, the man management skills to keep the best players in the country happy even when they're not playing every game. And the charisma and communication skills to front the players, Super Rugby coaches, your bosses at New Zealand Rugby, the board, sponsors, the media and rugby fans. Who will come forward with the same bravery, the same courage in their convictions, the same confidence in their CV, and do what their predecessor could not? As the All Blacks often say, who will walk towards the pressure? And shine in its spotlight, rather than shrinking into the shadows? Who will accept this poisoned chalice and attempt to make it their holy grail? After what we've seen this week, who would want to? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and current Sky Sport pundit Jeff Wilson believes Jamie Joseph is the obvious candidate with the credentials to lead the team towards the Rugby World Cup. The search for a new All Blacks coach is underway after Scott Roberson was sensationally relieved of his duties two years into a four-year contract, after a scathing review found multiple frailties within the team and reports of player unrest. Joseph is set to coach the Highlanders in the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season, with their pre-season game scheduled for January 30, and if he does get the role, it is unclear how it would impact his duties with the Dunedin-based franchise. There is something similar over in Australia with Les Kiss to coach the Reds before replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach, but with the All Blacks set to tour South Africa this year, NZR might want Joseph earlier to ensure the team is best prepared. Several other names have been suggested including Dave Rennie and Robbie Deans, while some have suggested they bring back Sir Steve Hansen. Speaking on Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport, Wilson feels Joseph is the perfect candidate, given his track record at club, leading the Highlanders to Super Rugby glory in 2015, along with his time internationally with Japan and more recently the All Blacks XV. “There are very few candidates who are immediately available and qualified to take the job,” Wilson said. “Jamie's record as an international coach, his experience, and his understanding of New Zealand Rugby and the international game really stand out. Sky rugby commentator and former All Black Jeff Wilson. “The key for me is whether he can put together the team he wants, the coaches he believes in, and that may include some of the current coaches. “Joe Schmidt is committed to Australia until the middle of the year, and other coaches around the world are tied up contractually. “For me, the logical choice is Jamie Joseph. He went head‑to‑head with Scott Robertson last time and, to my understanding, came close. Jamie Joseph is the obvious man.” As things stand, Robertson's assistants including Scott Hansen, Jason Ryan and Tamiti Ellison remain employed, however there is a chance the incoming coach will want his own coaching staff, meaning all their futures are up in the air. If Joseph is to get the job, he would likely want Tony Brown to be his right-hand man, although that will be challenging with the former All Blacks playmaker currently working as an assistant with the Springboks as their attack coach. While Wilson feels the decision to axe Robertson was harsh, he says the right call was ultimately made after a messy two years at the helm. That includes seeing two assistants depart including Leon MacDonald and Jason Holland, while several changes have happened behind the scenes including Mark Robinson stepping down from his role as NZR chief executive. “He deserves a lot of credit, because there were plenty of challenges along the way, but over the last couple of years this team never really gained any momentum,” Wilson said. “There were performances that raised doubts about the direction the team was heading, and there was certainly uncertainty within the group. They looked unsettled and didn't play with consistent confidence, so unfortunately a lot of that responsibility falls on the head coach. “He's not a bad rugby coach, it just hasn't worked with this group of people and this team of players, and it was time to look forward with somebody else.” Ben Francis is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking sports news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I've done my best to avoid the headlines over the last few weeks, but Scott Robertson being booted from the All Blacks snapped me back. I feel for him. Just as I did for Ian Foster, last time around. These guys are in high profile jobs, coaching high performance athletes. All top coaches know it's a perilous business. But to be cut after just two years in the job, and after a period of inconsistent and occasionally poor but not absolutely catastrophic results, will leave Razor and his keenest supporters forever wondering what might have been. I don't have any inside running on the review or the process that led David Kirk and NZ Rugby to swing the axe. But it occurs to me that one of Scott Robertson's biggest errors was one of his first major decisions in the role, and I've been wondering to what extent it set the tone for his tenure. June 24, 2024. The All Blacks were preparing for their mid-year tests against England and Fiji, and Scott Robertson named the man who would captain the All Blacks. I was stunned when he made that announcement. I said as much on this show. Not because I don't think Scott Barrett is an incredible rugby player. Not because I don't think he's an outstanding leader and he isn't deserving of the All Blacks captaincy. But because for anyone with even a passing interest in the game and the team, there was a much more obvious candidate hiding in plain sight. Robertson said he had an established relationship with Barrett from their time at the Crusaders. Very well, but surely coaching the national team meant other factors should be prioritised? Surely getting the best was more important than sticking with what you know?! And surely winning the trust of the playing group begins with empowering their obvious leader? Captaincy carries different responsibilities in different sports. In cricket, it's a significant tactical burden. Every ball your team bowls, you're theoretically making a decision. In football, netball, and rugby, a little less. You're not setting fields or choosing bowlers. You have a game plan or a formation, but apart from the odd decision on penalties and a well-timed word to the ref, most of the game more or less happens in the moment. It puts a different kind of demand on leadership. One that is less overtly tactical, and focuses on the sort of person whose play, and behaviour will unite his teammates, inspire their play, and set a standard for the team. And come on, I say this as a lifelong Canterbury fan, does anyone in this country think Ardie Savea isn't that man? If you were picking 15 starting players for the All Blacks, in order of value to the team, there is surely not a single rugby fan who wouldn't pick Ardie first, almost every time. If you were picking a World XV, he's maybe the only current All Black who'd be a shoo-in. The man is an incredible physical force. He has a cool head. He's tactically as good as anyone else. And above all, he oozes mana. And the frustrating thing is, we can all see it. You can see it in the haka, or when he's charging with those high knees or winning a turnover. You can see it in the way opposition plays like Siya Kolisi embrace him. You can see it when a side like Moana Pasifika goes from averaging 12th place in its first three seasons to finishing seventh under his leadership, with more points than the previous two season combined. I think if we were to go back ten years, to the Whitelock-McCaw-Smith-Smith-Carter era, you could argue that our talent was so much better than in most other rugby playing nations, the captaincy perhaps didn't matter as much. But now that the World has caught up, it beggars belief that Razor didn't make Ardie Savea captain. That he didn't see the leadership and esteem that was jumping out of the television. And what message did that send to the team? I don't know what happened. But maybe Scott Robertson's mistake was that he thought by emulating his Crusaders setup as much as possible, he would replicate the success. But he needed to go further. He needed to take greater risks and forge new relationships. And I think that one decision had a huge, outsized impact. And now, having worked for so many years to win the job, just like that, Razor's opportunity is gone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 17 January 2026, world renowned Kiwi chef Josh Emett joins Jack in studio to talk about his very special role as Sail GP's culinary collaborator and shares his thoughts on New Zealand's incoming Michelin Star system. Jack considers Razor's first mistake as All Blacks Coach. Chef Nici Wickes shares a delicious summer dessert for one – Blackberry and Apple Galette. Francesca Rudkin reviews the Oscar-tipped Shakespeare telling, Hamnet. And sustainability expert Kate Hall gives tips on how to keep things low cost and environmentally friendly during wedding season. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the fallout from the massive news overnight that Scott Robertson has left his role of head coach with the All Blacks. The possible candidates to take the mantle - Matt Williams has a particularly interesting shout. Erin King has been appointed Ireland captain for the upcoming Six Nations. While in the men's Six Nations, Ireland are not alone in having a possible front-row injury crisis - England will be without a key scrummager for the entire tournament.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

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