Scott Robertson declines Southern Orcas NRL coaching offer
Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has turned down an offer to become the inaugural head coach of the Southern Orcas, a proposed Christchurch-based NRL expansion team.
The Southern Orcas made an official offer to Scott Robertson to become their head coach, with a four-year deal on the table. Robertson, who previously coached the All Blacks and Crusaders, has declined the opportunity. The Southern Orcas are one of two bids seeking to establish a Christchurch-based NRL team for the 2029 season.
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NZ Herald
Scott Robertson offered Southern Orcas NRL coaching role – reports
The Southern Orcas have reportedly made a serious bid to land 'Razor' Robertson as coach.
Newstalk ZB
Scott Robertson offered Southern Orcas NRL coaching role – reports
The Southern Orcas are reportedly close to signing former All Blacks and Crusaders mentor Scott Robertson as their inaugural coach.
Newstalk ZB
'We have faith in Razor': Christchurch NRL bid offer deal for ex-ABs coach Scott Robertson
The Southern Orcas are reportedly close to signing former All Blacks and Crusaders mentor Scott Robertson as their inaugural coach.
Stuff
Former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson targeted for South Island NRL expansion team
Sir Graham Lowe says the prospective Christchurch-based NRL franchise has made former All Blacks coach Scott Robertson an official offer to become its inaugural coach.
1News
Scott Robertson reportedly targeted by South Island NRL bid
Southern Orcas chairman Sir Graham Lowe confirmed to Australian media outlet Code Sports an official offer had been made.
Newstalk ZB
'The ball's in Razor’s court': Christchurch NRL bid offer deal for coach Scott Robertson
The Southern Orcas are reportedly close to signing former All Blacks and Crusaders coach Scott Robertson as their inaugural head coach.
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NZ Herald
Scott Robertson declines offer to coach Southern Orcas Christchurch NRL bid
The former All Blacks mentor was offered a four-year deal by the NRL expansion hopefuls.
Stuff
Scott Robertson declines offer to swap union for league with Southern Orcas
The NRL is looking to add a 20th team for the 2029 season, with the Orcas one of two parties looking to make it a Christchurch-based team.