Robbie Deans
Robbie Deans is a distinguished rugby coach from New Zealand, recognized for his successful coaching career in both New Zealand and Australia, including his time as head coach of the Wallabies. His experience and tactical acumen have made him a respected figure in international rugby.
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Robbie Deans is noted for his wisdom in rugby, stating that Super Rugby is a marathon, not a sprint.
Risk-free style doesn’t pay off for Blues and the All Black who impressed most in Super Rugby Pacific opening round – Phil Gifford
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Robbie Deans meets the criteria for the coaching position.
Next All Blacks coach: New Zealand Rugby defends narrow criteria to replace Scott RobertsonNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Deans is also mentioned as a candidate for the All Blacks coaching position.
Rassie Erasmus posts cryptic message on Tony Brown’s All Blacks speculationNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
Moffett suggested former Wallabies and Crusaders coach Robbie Deans would be the ideal candidate to take over as All Blacks coach.
Next All Blacks coach: Former NZR boss David Moffett says Robbie Deans right man for the jobNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Robbie Deans is the coach of Ben Gunter's rugby team in Japan.
There’s no (real) sport on. But that doesn’t mean no stories ...
Australia· 2025-10-24
Robbie Deans kicked a difficult conversion that helped Canterbury secure the victory.
Ranfurly Shield: The magic of The Old Log and its legendary moments – Phil GiffordNew Zealand· 2025-08-05
Robbie Deans was granted a contract extension before the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
The Wallabies were uninspiring last week. Australia deserves betterAustralia· 2025-07-26
The Lions threats are posturing that was also seen on their last tour in 2013, when Robbie Deans also came under pressure to release players from his camp.
Schmidt fires back at Lions bossAustralia· 2025-06-24
The 2012 team was coached by Robbie Deans.
Australia squad thin on playmakers may come back to bite Joe Schmidt – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-20
Robbie Deans was the coach at the Panasonic club in Japan where Nick Frost signed.
Nick Frost lifted the World Cup as a boy, now he’s signed up to win it at home as a WallabyAustralia· 2025-03-13
Robbie Deans is one of the coaching heavyweights in Japan’s Top League.
Coaching drain: NZ Rugby struggling to retain top leaders amid departures - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
