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 Gatland with current Ireland coaches Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell. Dan Mullan/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images ‘An adopted Welshman’ Williams played under Gatland during the latter stages of his 11-year international career, part of the side that won the 2008 Six Nations grand slam just two months after the New Zealander took charge. Michael Steele/Getty Images Six Nations: Why fans love Europe's rugby showpiece Prev Next World Cup semifinals ‘at least’ To solely credit Gatland for Wales’ success over the past year, says James, would be overlooking the impact of the wider coaching team he’s assembled around him.

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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,” …

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’

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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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Wales end year without a win as South Africa highlight sad truth for Warren Gatland
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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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Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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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Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warren Gatland keen to carry on as Wales head coach despite 11-match losing run

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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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Coach Gatland willing to fight for his job amid Wales’ worst losing streak
1 month, 3 weeks 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’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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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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George North retiring from test rugby after Wales plays Italy in Six Nations this weekend
9 months, 3 weeks ago

George North retiring from test rugby after Wales plays Italy in Six Nations this weekend

Associated Press  

Warren Gatland, the coach who picked George North for his first and last Wales games, first and last Lions games, and first and last Rugby World Cups, led tributes to the retiring center on Wednesday. North announced he’s ending a 14-year test career on Saturday after the Six Nations wooden spoon decider against Italy at Principality Stadium, where he made …

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak
10 months ago

We desperately want to win – Warren Gatland keen to end Wales’ losing streak

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Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gatland sees room for Welsh optimism before France Six Nations visit

Hindustan Times  

Wales head coach Warren Gatland adopted an optimistic tone ahead of the Six Nations home match with France in a fortnight saying his side "can take a huge amount" out of Saturday's 31-7 defeat to Ireland. However, despite giving Ireland more of a tussle in the second-half the hosts always seemed to be able to go up a gear and …

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wales eye up impossible Dublin job in Six Nations rivalry that risks losing its shine

The Independent  

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The man who holds the key to Wales ending their Twickenham hoodoo
10 months, 4 weeks ago

The man who holds the key to Wales ending their Twickenham hoodoo

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George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham
10 months, 4 weeks ago

George North insists Wales are 'excited to get stuck in' when they face rivals England... as Warren Gatland's side aim to notch the first win of their Six Nations campaign at Twickenham

Daily Mail  

North's return will be a huge boost for Gatland's side after sitting out Scotland Dafydd Jenkins called the clash between the old rivals at Twickenham 'special' George North and Dafydd Jenkins are at opposite ends of their Test careers but both Wales stars are well aware of the importance of beating their old enemy England. We are excited to get …

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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Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales captaincy and injury issues on Warren Gatland agenda ahead of Six Nations

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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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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

The Independent  

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Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

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Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia
1 year, 3 months ago

Jonathan Humphreys urges Wales not to ‘go off-script’ against Georgia

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Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales v Australia result: Gatland into World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' side on brink of exit

The Telegraph  

Warren Gatland had promised his side were capable of “something special” at this World Cup and once again Wales’ Great Redeemer has delivered. A record-breaking victory over a hapless Australian side not only allowed Wales to become the first side to qualify for the quarter-finals at this World Cup, but also opened up the strong possibility of reaching the last …

Wales bid to build on Fiji win as Portugal make ‘special’ World Cup return
1 year, 3 months ago

Wales bid to build on Fiji win as Portugal make ‘special’ World Cup return

The Independent  

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Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale
1 year, 3 months ago

Warren Gatland hails Wales World Cup win over Fiji despite ‘anger’ over finale

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Warren Gatland says Wales ‘looking sharp’ ahead of World Cup opener against Fiji
1 year, 4 months ago

Warren Gatland says Wales ‘looking sharp’ ahead of World Cup opener against Fiji

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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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Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
1 year, 4 months ago

Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat

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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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Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad
1 year, 8 months ago

Warren Gatland explains Wyn Jones omission from Wales’ preliminary 54-man squad

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Ex-England prop Henry Thomas will ‘bring something different’ – Warren Gatland
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-England prop Henry Thomas will ‘bring something different’ – Warren Gatland

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Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team
1 year, 10 months ago

Wales v England Six Nations team news: Borthwick's selections look close to a proper Test-match team

The Telegraph  

After weeks of teeth-gnashing and nail-biting, Wales finally ended their threat not to play England in the Six Nations this Saturday after the WRU met the demands of the players. If the match had not gone ahead, the Welsh Rugby Union would have lost around £20 million, the city of Cardiff a similarly huge amount, and the game at large …

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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Wayne Pivac admits Wales need to raise their level to compete with All Blacks
2 years, 2 months ago

Wayne Pivac admits Wales need to raise their level to compete with All Blacks

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Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Siwan Lillicrap believes Wales can still progress at Rugby World Cup

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‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Brilliant’ Jonathan Davies praised as he approaches Wales milestone

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Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final

Daily Mail  

Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. South Africa are through to the Rugby World Cup final after narrowly beating Wales in their semi-final on Sunday The Springboks players embrace at the full-time whistle after coming through a ferocious test against the Welsh Handre Pollard kicks the winning penalty as South …

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, …

Gatland's son Bryn - a New Zealander - given special permission by All Blacks to train with Wales
5 years, 2 months ago

Gatland's son Bryn - a New Zealander - given special permission by All Blacks to train with Wales

Daily Mail  

Wales had a new man at training on Wednesday with a familiar surname - Warren Gatland's son Bryn. Wales asked New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen for special dispensation for Bryn to train with them, which the All Blacks head coach gladly granted. Warren Gatland is busy preparing his Wales side for the World Cup semi-final on Sunday George North …

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 …

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