New Zealand Rugby says Scott Robertson has departed as All Blacks head coach following the completion of its 2025 end-of-season review, with both parties agreeing he should step aside before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Robertson said he was “gutted” but accepted the decision after reflecting on feedback. His tenure included a first away loss to Argentina and a record 43-10 defeat to South Africa in Wellington, and a replacement search is underway.