New Zealand Rugby fired All Blacks coach Scott Robertson due to poor progress toward the 2027 World Cup, despite a high win rate.

Two years into his four-year contract, New Zealand Rugby fired All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson due to concerns about the team's performance in preparation for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Despite a 74% win rate, the decision was made after an internal review and player feedback revealed inconsistent performances, cultural problems, and strategic flaws. Ardie Savea and other senior players expressed their displeasure, which helped the board reach a unanimous decision. In order to give a new coaching group time to get ready, Robertson, who led the Crusaders to seven Super Rugby titles, voluntarily resigned. Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph are two possible successors as New Zealand Rugby starts looking for a replacement.