Career
He had previously held coaching positions at Toulouse Olympique, Newcastle Knights and Catalans Dragons. A former Street Gregory"s student, Robinson played 3 games from the bench for the Wests Tigers in 2000 & 2001. He was the first player to ever make his first grade debut with Wests Tigers without previously having played with another team
In 2002 he joined the Brian Smith-coached Parramatta Eels, playing in a solitary game.
After a playing stint with Toulouse Olympique, Robinson succeeded Justin Morgan as coach in 2005. He was assistant coach with the Newcastle Knights for 3 years before seeking a release to join Smith at Sydney Roosters.
Robinson was the assistant coach in charge of defence in the Roosters" run to the Grand Final in 2010. Catalans Dragons
At the end of the 2010 season, French-speaking Robinson took over from Kevin Walters as coach at Catalans Dragons.
Sydney Roosters
On 7 September 2012 it was announced that Robinson had been appointed as Head Coach of the Sydney Roosters for a three year term, starting in 2013.
At 35 years old, he was the youngest coach in the NRL. He became only the 2nd rookie NRL coach to claim a minor premiership after the Roosters defeated the Rabbitohs in round 26 of 2013. At the end of the 2013 season he received the Rugby League International Federation"s coach of the year award. He also lead the Roosters to minor premierships in 2014 and 2015.