All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup

The 51-year-old led the team to 20 wins in 27 matches, below powerhouse New Zealand's expectations, while showing little improvement during his two years in charge. New Zealand Rugby's internal review of performance found strong criticism from senior All Blacks, including a suggestion that star player Ardie Savea could walk out. New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk said it was the right time to make a change, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup the "key goal". "The mid-point in the Rugby World Cup cycle...