Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Warren Gatland is to remain in charge for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into Wales’ slump but has been warned by the Welsh Rugby Union that he must start delivering results. A statement released by the WRU reveals that chief executive Abi Tierney considered “wholesale immediate change” as part of her review, before deciding that challenging Gatland to “change Wales’ fortunes on the pitch was the best approach at this time”. “I’ve been pretty honest in terms of welcoming scrutiny and challenge, as well as that I understand the pressures of international rugby with performances and results,” Gatland said. I am looking forward to the challenge ahead.” Walker, who has been in place since 2021, admitted that “it’s right I’m judged on performances on the pitch”, resulting in his decision to step down.

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Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Warren Gatland remains as the Wales coach after review of winless year

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland stays as the Wales coach for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into his team’s failure to win a rugby test all year. WRU chief executive Abi Tierney considered “wholesale immediate change” in her review but decided that challenging Gatland to “change Wales’ fortunes on the pitch was the best approach at this time,” …

Wales rugby bosses hope review into dismal run will be completed by Christmas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Gatland not offering to resign after Wales loses every rugby test this year
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Gatland farewell at end of annus horribilis? Wales v South Africa talking points
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Wales ‘are all in this together’ as Warren Gatland speculation continues to grow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Warren Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players
2 months ago

Wales coach Ioan Cunningham departs after WRU apologises for treatment of players

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Welsh Rugby’s grovelling apology in sexism scandal: ‘We should have done better’
2 months, 1 week ago

Welsh Rugby’s grovelling apology in sexism scandal: ‘We should have done better’

The Telegraph  

The Wales Rugby Union has issued a grovelling apology after a Telegraph Sport investigation uncovered widespread sexism in the way it handled contract negotiations with its women’s team. Players were left “emotionally unwell” during a convoluted and unprofessional negotiating process which lasted several months and escalated when the WRU threatened to pull the women’s team from next year’s World Cup. …

Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland admits mistake over Cory Hill captaincy decision

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Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
6 months ago

Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia

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Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Warren Gatland: Wales absences a great opportunity for other players to step up

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Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England
11 months ago

Warren Gatland rips up his Wales side after Scotland first-half horror show with seven changes made for Six Nations clash with England

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland insisted Wales will head to Twickenham full of confidence despite him ripping up his side and making a total of seven changes from the one beaten by Scotland. Wales produced an appalling first-half display to fall 27-0 behind to Gregor Townsend's men in their 2024 Six Nations opener and although they scored 26 unanswered points to produce a …

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland excited by new generation of talent

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Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future
1 year, 2 months ago

Gatland commits to coach Wales to 2027 Rugby World Cup and excited for future

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Warren Gatland confirmed he’s committed to coach Wales for the next four years after inspiring a condemned national team to the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup in France. When you look at the potential, we can be really excited about what we can achieve over the next four years.” When fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac was …

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

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England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’
1 year, 2 months ago

England coach defends Owen Farrell selection ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final: ‘He’s a winner’

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WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’
1 year, 4 months ago

WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’

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Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form
1 year, 6 months ago

Wales are a team in transition – Rob Page explains his side’s poor form

The Independent  

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Warren Gatland admits he wouldn’t have returned to Wales had he known full scale of problems
1 year, 6 months ago

Warren Gatland admits he wouldn’t have returned to Wales had he known full scale of problems

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Wayne Pivac sacked as Wales turn to Warren Gatland
2 years, 1 month ago

Wayne Pivac sacked as Wales turn to Warren Gatland

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Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales are stronger as underdogs, insists Warren Gatland

Daily Mail  

Before Warren Gatland sat down to deliver his final messages before Wales’ World Cup semi-final against South Africa, the mood felt dark as the skies outside. Gatland stressed that getting to the final with Wales resources would be 'unbelievable' ‘They are things you have to dream about,’ he said in Wales’ Tokyo hotel, having brought Leigh Halfpenny in for Williams, …

Robin McBryde claims Wales are fully focused after Rugby World Cup preparations took hit
5 years, 3 months ago

Robin McBryde claims Wales are fully focused after Rugby World Cup preparations took hit

Daily Mail  

Rob Howley's shock departure from Wales' World Cup squad has left his colleagues feeling blue. Wales kick off their 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan against Georgia on Monday Forwards coach Robin McBryde, who played and coached alongside Howley for 23 years said: 'It's tough, we've been together for a quite a bit of time. Assistant coach Robin McBryde claims …

Warren Gatland admits Wales squad in shock over Rob Howley bombshell as it's revealed WRU had known for a week
5 years, 3 months ago

Warren Gatland admits Wales squad in shock over Rob Howley bombshell as it's revealed WRU had known for a week

The Telegraph  

Warren Gatland has vowed a defiant Wales will not be derailed by Rob Howley’s shock World Cup departure and will thrive once again in the wake of yet more off-the-field controversy. The Welsh Rugby Union has revealed it was first made aware of Howley’s suspected breach of World Rugby’s betting regulations – for which he has been sent home from …

Warren Gatland ‘got what he wanted’ despite Wales defeat by Ireland
5 years, 4 months ago

Warren Gatland ‘got what he wanted’ despite Wales defeat by Ireland

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Shaun Edwards: Wales defence coach to leave after 2019 Rugby World Cup
5 years, 8 months ago

Shaun Edwards: Wales defence coach to leave after 2019 Rugby World Cup

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Warren Gatland tells Shaun Edwards to sort out his future before Rugby World Cup as Wales boss is ‘sick of reading about it’
5 years, 8 months ago

Warren Gatland tells Shaun Edwards to sort out his future before Rugby World Cup as Wales boss is ‘sick of reading about it’

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Warren Gatland: Could ‘adopted Welshman’ coach the All Blacks?
5 years, 9 months ago

Warren Gatland: Could ‘adopted Welshman’ coach the All Blacks?

CNN  

CNN — Any doubts as to whether Warren Gatland is amongst rugby’s greatest ever coaches have effectively been put to bed over the past few weeks as Wales surged to a third Six Nations grand slam under the New Zealander’s guidance. He won’t be short of offers, that’s for sure.” READ: Wales clinch Six Nations and grand slam clean sweep …

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