Warren Gatland focuses on bigger picture as Wales fail to impress
1 year, 6 months ago

Warren Gatland focuses on bigger picture as Wales fail to impress

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Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again
4 weeks ago

Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again

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Matt Sherratt explains stance on long-term Wales role after encouraging start to interim stint
1 month ago

Matt Sherratt explains stance on long-term Wales role after encouraging start to interim stint

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Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland
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1 month, 1 week ago

Wales vs Ireland LIVE rugby: Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland explains why Wales exit was ‘the right decision for everybody’
1 month, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland explains why Wales exit was ‘the right decision for everybody’

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Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong
1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Wainwright says Wales at ‘low point’ but urges team to prove people wrong

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Warren Gatland’s daughter hits out at former Wales players over criticism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s daughter hits out at former Wales players over criticism

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Warren Gatland was a symptom and not the cause of Wales’s perma-crisis – but his axing is still the right call
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland was a symptom and not the cause of Wales’s perma-crisis – but his axing is still the right call

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Warren Gatland ‘ruined players’ and ‘lost all power’ with Wales, claims Ugo Monye
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland ‘ruined players’ and ‘lost all power’ with Wales, claims Ugo Monye

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Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales legacy diminished by dismal second chapter

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Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Next Wales coach: Four candidates to replace Warren Gatland after Six Nations exit

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Gatland out as coach on record losing run but Wales’ problems run deeper
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gatland out as coach on record losing run but Wales’ problems run deeper

Associated Press  

Warren Gatland started having doubts about his decision to return to coaching Wales within weeks of his appointment. When Wales fired Wayne Pivac, Gatland didn’t need much convincing to return to Wales in December 2022, eight months before the 2023 Rugby World Cup. They claimed three Six Nations Grand Slams — the fourth title was won by interim coach Rob …

Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland leaves Wales midway through Six Nations after long losing run

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Wales centre Nick Tompkins admits current poor form is ‘devastating’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wales centre Nick Tompkins admits current poor form is ‘devastating’

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Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales future under more scrutiny after Italy defeat

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Warren Gatland admits Wales are feeling pressure of dismal losing run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland admits Wales are feeling pressure of dismal losing run

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‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Schoolboy’ Wales told they ‘can’t go on’ after falling to new low with Italy defeat

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Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland

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Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’

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Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe

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Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy
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Wales face ‘biggest game in last 15-20 years’ when they take on Italy

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Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales

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DAN BIGGAR: My night in Monaco with Prince William (and Prince Albert!), what he really thinks of Wales' Six Nations chances and the crucial two weeks for Warren Gatland's future as head coach
2 months ago

DAN BIGGAR: My night in Monaco with Prince William (and Prince Albert!), what he really thinks of Wales' Six Nations chances and the crucial two weeks for Warren Gatland's future as head coach

Daily Mail  

In years gone by, I’d have spent the week before the start of the Six Nations getting ready for the brutal physical and mental challenge that is international rugby’s greatest tournament. But last Tuesday, instead of preparing to join the Wales camp, I found myself discussing Warren Gatland’s future with Prince William and Prince Albert of Monaco while watching Aston …

Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history
2 months ago

Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history

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Defiant Warren Gatland sends warning to Wales' Six Nations rivals
2 months, 1 week ago

Defiant Warren Gatland sends warning to Wales' Six Nations rivals

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Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’
2 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’

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Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Change likely if Wales show no improvement in Six Nations – Warren Gatland

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The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The peculiar Wales selection that shows Warren Gatland’s muddled thinking ahead of crucial Six Nations

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Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
3 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’

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Mike Phillips: I do not regret Warren Gatland outburst – he should survive for now
4 months ago

Mike Phillips: I do not regret Warren Gatland outburst – he should survive for now

The Telegraph  

He added: “We had a great relationship. Should I be playing for Wales, no, that’s just the way it goes.” Phillips said Gatland and the coaching team extracted the best of him during his time wearing the Welsh jersey after his career got underway with the Scarlets, before starring for the Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys, as well as French …

Wales chiefs to launch review into abysmal autumn series campaign as bosses admit performances under Warren Gatland have been 'disappointing'
4 months ago

Wales chiefs to launch review into abysmal autumn series campaign as bosses admit performances under Warren Gatland have been 'disappointing'

Daily Mail  

The Welsh Rugby Union has admitted the performance of Warren Gatland’s national side has been nowhere near the standard they or the country’s rugby public expect, as it prepares to carry out a detailed review into the New Zealander’s position as head coach. Saturday’s 45-12 defeat by back-to-back world champions South Africa meant Wales ended the calendar year of 2024 …

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas
4 months ago

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas

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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
4 months ago

Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland

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Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year
4 months ago

Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Coach Warren Gatland did not and will not offer to resign after Wales lost to South Africa 45-12 on Saturday and confirmed a first winless year in 87 years. Gatland offered his resignation last March when Wales received its first Six Nations wooden spoon in 21 years, and was turned down. “The Six Nations is different, that’s …

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat
4 months ago

Warren Gatland admits to uncertainty over future after Wales suffer 12th straight defeat

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Wales are in disarray on and off the field - a 12th straight loss to back-to-back world champions South Africa could spell the end for Warren Gatland, writes ALEX BYWATER
4 months, 1 week ago

Wales are in disarray on and off the field - a 12th straight loss to back-to-back world champions South Africa could spell the end for Warren Gatland, writes ALEX BYWATER

Daily Mail  

As they took a stroll past Cardiff Castle on Thursday lunchtime, iconic South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and his hulking Springbok team-mates Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman stood out like sore thumbs amid the city centre revellers dressed to the nines. Saturday will be his 149th game as Wales head coach across two spells and a potentially heavy defeat could …

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
4 months, 1 week ago

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points
4 months, 1 week ago

Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points

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Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low
4 months, 1 week ago

Broken Wales face rugby’s biggest test as Warren Gatland aims to avoid another new low

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Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future
4 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland rallies Wales for South Africa clash amid speculation over future

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Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley
4 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

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Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash
4 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland responds to Wales crisis with four changes for South Africa clash

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Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses
4 months, 1 week ago

Gatland wants more time to turn around Wales’ faltering rugby team amid record run of losses

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland expressed his desire to stay on as Wales rugby coach after making what could prove to be his final team announcement in the role amid a record run of losses in the national side’s 143-year history. You’ve just got to focus totally on preparing the team as best we can.” Asked if he had a …

INSIDE THE WALES CRISIS: How old-fashioned coaching, sexism and financial chaos have turned an iconic rugby team into a soap opera
4 months, 1 week ago

INSIDE THE WALES CRISIS: How old-fashioned coaching, sexism and financial chaos have turned an iconic rugby team into a soap opera

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to get ahead of the game with Rugby Confidential every Wednesday and Chris Foy's World of Rugby every Monday On October 30, Wales made their entire 35-man autumn squad available for interview at the team's national centre of excellence. Wales have lost 11 Tests on the bounce - the worst run in the nation's history Head coach Warren …

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow
4 months, 1 week ago

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow

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Coach Gatland willing to fight for his job amid Wales’ worst losing streak
4 months, 1 week ago

Coach Gatland willing to fight for his job amid Wales’ worst losing streak

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland owns the greatest winning streak in the 143-year rugby history of Wales. If that means me, I’m comfortable with that.” The losing streak stretches back to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in France in October last year. Gatland has consistently said he’s rebuilding the team for the 2027 World Cup, and asked for time and …

Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’
4 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’

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Warren Gatland should RESIGN and Wales would be better off without him, insists former WRU chief as the Kiwi coach's team perch on the brink of an historic new low
4 months, 1 week ago

Warren Gatland should RESIGN and Wales would be better off without him, insists former WRU chief as the Kiwi coach's team perch on the brink of an historic new low

Daily Mail  

David Moffett was in charge of the Welsh Rugby Union in the build-up to the 2003 World Cup – the last time a Wales team suffered 10 straight Test defeats. With Warren Gatland's class of 2024 on an identical losing run ahead of Sunday's clash with Australia, seeking out Moffett's view seemed logical given his experience. 'He's clearly not able …

Sam Warburton reveals quick fix for Wales and why Warren Gatland deserves more time
4 months, 1 week ago

Sam Warburton reveals quick fix for Wales and why Warren Gatland deserves more time

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Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s wrong replacement admission caps another dark day for Wales

The Independent  

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Warren Gatland’s side in urgent need of win – Wales v Fiji talking points
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland’s side in urgent need of win – Wales v Fiji talking points

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