Sir Steve Hansen
Sir Steve Hansen is a former rugby union coach and a highly respected figure in New Zealand rugby, known for leading the All Blacks to World Cup victory in 2015. He has been vocal in supporting Scott Robertson's push for changes to eligibility rules, emphasizing the benefits of allowing New Zealand players in Japan to be considered for the national team, which he believes could enhance the competitiveness of the All Blacks.
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Sir Steve Hansen announced that 2019 would be his final year as All Blacks coach.
All Blacks coach: Charting the rise of Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph
New Zealand· 2026-03-03
Sir Steve Hansen is a highly experienced coach who has been involved in successful World Cup campaigns.
Jamie Joseph v Dave Rennie exposes NZ Rugby’s high-performance failings - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Sir Steve Hansen replaced Sir Graham Henry as head coach from 2012 to 2019 and was noted for his emotional intelligence.
All Blacks under Scott Robertson: Inside the flaws that led to his downfall – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Sir Steve Hansen's hopes for a perfect end to the year were dashed by England's performance.
All Blacks v Springboks: Recounting the biggest defeats in ABs historyNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Sir Steve Hansen achieved a remarkable 96% success rate during his tenure as head coach of the All Blacks.
Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks challenges in Razor's second year - Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Sir Steve Hansen compared Joey Manu to Sonny Bill Williams, highlighting his potential as an athlete.
Joey Manu reportedly considering release from French giants, opens door to All Blacks, NRL returnNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Sir Steve Hansen supports Robertson's argument for changing eligibility rules based on his experience coaching the All Blacks.
Scott Robertson’s All Blacks eligibility push is not dead in the water – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2025-02-13
