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The Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament, is a 54-hole stroke play event held in memory of Scott Robertson, a promising young Roanoke Country Club golfer. Scott, a 14 year-old ninth grader at North Cross School, was a top student and sports enthusiast who had won his age division in several junior golf tournaments.
Crusaders. 2022, 2023. Barbarians F.C. 2024–. New Zealand. Scott Maurice Robertson (born 21 August 1974) is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the All Blacks, the men's New Zealand national team . During his time as Crusaders coach, not only did he win all seven finals since he took the reins ...
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Mar 21, 2023 · Scott Robertson reacts at a news conference following his appointment as the next All Blacks coach in Wellington, New Zealand, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Robertson has been appointed as the next All Blacks coach for four years from 2024 through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup and will succeed current All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster.
- Early Career
- Playing Days with Canterbury and The Crusaders
- All Blacks Career
- Overseas Stints
- Surfing and Injuries
- Family and Dyslexia
- How Did Scott Robertson Get His Nickname?
- Canterbury Career
- New Zealand U20s
- Crusaders
Born Scott Maurice Robertson on 21 August 1974 in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Robertson hails from the North Island of New Zealand. He made his first-class debut in the National Provincial Championship (NPC) with Bay of Plenty in 1995. A versatile player, Robertson quickly made a name for himself as a hard-hitting, abrasive back-rower. His distinctive...
Robertson did not feature in the Crusaders’ first three teamsheets of Super Rugby but made his debut in the side’s first game against South African opposition – the Stormers, then still playing under the Western Province name. His first taste of Super Rugby was unsuccessful, as the two sides finished all square at 16-16 at Lancaster Park. The North...
Despite jostling for a position in the Crusaders starting lineup, he did get recognition with the national selectors, particularly after his performances for the New Zealand Colts. In August 1998, Robertson made his Test debut for the All Blacks coming off the bench against the Wallabies, debuting at 23 years and 345 days old. He earned three Test ...
After the 2003 Super Rugby season, Robertson headed abroad, signing with Top 14 outfit Perpignan. During his three seasons with the side, he played over 50 times, including an appearance off the bench in the Top 14 final against Stade Francais in 2004. Perpignan would go on to lose that match 20-38 to a Stade Francais side stacked with stars like A...
It’s well-documented that Robertson loves to surf. However, his professional rugby career took its toll on his body. He has had nine operations on his right knee, forcing him to switch from shortboard surfing to stand-up paddle boarding.
While Robertson doesn’t have a pro rugby family like the Barretts or Whitelocks, he is related by marriage to the Wallaby captain of the 1960s and 70s, Greg Davis. He has three children with his wife, Jane Robertson, who assists Scott in combating his dyslexia. “She is incredible; we have been together for 20 years. She understands me, how I work a...
New Zealand rugby is well known for their nicknames. Sir Steve Hansen is known as ‘Shag’, former full-back Ben Smith dubbed ‘The Accountant’ and ‘Bender’, and Aaron Smith ‘Nuggy’, but how did Robertson get his name? During his playing days, he became a cult figure in Crusaders country, but his nickname originated from the training ground. In an int...
After retiring as a player in 2007, Robertson returned to New Zealand to kick start his coaching career, and Rob Penney would give him his breakthrough at Canterbury. He worked as Canterbury’s defence coach under Penney between 2008 and 2012 before becoming the side’s head coach in 2013. Robertson won three NPC titles with Canterbury during his fou...
During his time as Canterbury’s head coach, Robertson also served as the head coach of the New Zealand under U20s. During his first season in charge, the side won the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. However, the team failed to make the playoffs in his second year at the helm.
Robertson was one of the leading contenders for the Crusaders’ head coaching role when Blackadder vacated the position at the end of the 2016 Super Rugby campaign to join Bath. He did face stiff competition from now-Harlequins coach Tabai Matson and Dave Hewett. However, he convinced the appointment panel that included Mark Robinson, now the NZ Rug...
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Mar 21, 2023 · Crusaders coach Scott Robertson will succeed Ian Foster as head coach of the All Blacks after this year's World Cup. Robertson lost out to Foster for the role after the 2019 World Cup when Steve ...
Apr 20, 2024 · Jordie Barrett alongside All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Jordie Barrett said that new All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson ‘understood’ the reasons for his short-term move to Europe. The centre has signed a six-month deal with Leinster and will join the Irish province in December 2024 after New Zealand’s end-of-year tour.
