Former All Blacks head coach and Super Rugby's winningest coach

Overview

Scott "Razor" Robertson is one of the most successful and recognisable coaches in world rugby. After seven years and seven Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders, he became head coach of the All Blacks from 2024 until January 2026. He brings audiences the energy, humour and team-building wisdom that turned the Crusaders into a dynasty and made him one of the most talked-about coaches in the game.

Who is Razor Robertson? Born in 1974, Razor grew up in Tauranga and won 23 Test caps as an All Blacks flanker between 1998 and 2002. After playing in France and Japan, he moved into coaching, leading Canterbury to ITM Cup titles and New Zealand U20 to the 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship. He took over the Crusaders in 2017 and won the Super Rugby title in each of his first three seasons, before being appointed All Blacks head coach. He famously celebrates titles with a break-dancing routine on the trophy stage.

Career Highlights

• All Blacks head coach 2024 – January 2026

• Seven Super Rugby titles as Crusaders head coach (2017–2023)

• The most successful Super Rugby coach since the competition began: 98 wins, 17 losses and 2 draws from 117 games

• Won all seven Super Rugby finals as head coach of the Crusaders

• 2015 World Rugby U20 Championship winner as head coach of New Zealand Under-20s

• ITM Cup / National Provincial Championship titles with Canterbury (2013, 2015)

• 23 Test caps for the All Blacks (1998–2002) as a flanker

• Played professionally for Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Crusaders, Perpignan and Ricoh Black Rams

• Mount Maunganui College graduate

Key Speaking Themes

• Building a winning team culture

• High-performance coaching and leadership

• Coaching for joy: humour, identity and standards

• Lessons from the Crusaders dynasty

• Performing at the very top of world sport

What Your Audience Will Gain Razor brings the story of the most successful Super Rugby team of its era, told with the energy that has become his trademark. Audiences leave with practical thinking on culture, leadership and how to keep teams motivated to win again and again.

Ideal For

• Sales kick-offs and conferences

• Leadership and CEO events

• After-dinner and gala keynotes

• High-performance and team culture programmes

• Sport, school and youth-leadership events

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Razor Robertson speak about? Team culture, leadership, high-performance coaching and the lessons behind seven Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders.

Is Razor Robertson still the All Blacks coach? No. He departed as All Blacks head coach in January 2026 after a two-year tenure. Dave Rennie was subsequently appointed All Blacks head coach.

How many Super Rugby titles did Razor win? Seven – he won all seven Super Rugby finals as head coach of the Crusaders, with a 98-win, 17-loss, 2-draw record from 117 games.

Did Razor Robertson play for the All Blacks? Yes. He won 23 Test caps as a flanker between 1998 and 2002.

Why is he called Razor? It's a long-standing nickname from his playing days; it has stuck through his entire coaching career.
How long is a typical keynote? 45 minutes is standard with Q&A optional. Fireside chats and team workshops are also available.