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

The Independent  

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

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

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Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kieffer Moore says Wales will learn from their second half slip against Iceland

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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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George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Mike Forshaw
10 months ago

George North and Nick Tompkins not rocked by shock omission – Mike Forshaw

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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

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Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ciaran Frawley given chance for Ireland at full back against Wales

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Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Wales receive timely Six Nations injury boost

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George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash
11 months ago

George North returns as Wales make big changes for England clash

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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 …

Owen Watkin ready to stake Wales claim after ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup omission
11 months ago

Owen Watkin ready to stake Wales claim after ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup omission

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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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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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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 …

Connor Roberts knows Wales may not qualify for every major tournament
1 year, 4 months ago

Connor Roberts knows Wales may not qualify for every major tournament

The Independent  

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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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Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland
1 year, 4 months ago

Wales in ‘a positive place’ with injuries ahead of World Cup, says Warren Gatland

The Independent  

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Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

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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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Ken Owens injury means Warren Gatland ponders co-captains for Wales at World Cup
1 year, 6 months ago

Ken Owens injury means Warren Gatland ponders co-captains for Wales at World Cup

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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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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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Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens
1 year, 10 months ago

Wales players ‘had to make a stand’ with strike threat, says captain Ken Owens

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England boost as Tom Curry and Courtney Lawes near injury return
1 year, 10 months ago

England boost as Tom Curry and Courtney Lawes near injury return

The Telegraph  

England are hoping for a timely fitness boost ahead of their Six Nations trip to Wales, with Tom Curry and Courtney Lawes both due back to club action this weekend. Both Curry and Lawes captained England under previous head coach Eddie Jones but neither has yet featured in this year’s Six Nations, with Lawes not having made an international appearance …

Wales manager Rob Page wants Gareth Bale to remain involved in international setup
1 year, 11 months ago

Wales manager Rob Page wants Gareth Bale to remain involved in international setup

Firstpost  

Bale, a five-time Champions League winner at Real Madrid, ended a glittering career on Monday after winning 111 caps and scoring 41 goals for his country – both national records for the men’s team. Wales manager Rob Page wants Gareth Bale to stay involved in the international set-up after the star forward announced he was hanging up his boots. “You’ve …

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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‘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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T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan urges England to raise their game ahead of New Zealand semi-final
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan urges England to raise their game ahead of New Zealand semi-final

Daily Mail  

Eoin Morgan has called on England to raise their game for their T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, with his team only two matches away from becoming the first to unite cricket's two white-ball trophies. Eoin Morgan has urged England to raise their game for their T20 World Cup semi-final clash England are likely to react to opener Jason …

Wales send three players home for breaching protocol ahead of World Cup qualifier
3 years, 9 months ago

Wales send three players home for breaching protocol ahead of World Cup qualifier

The Independent  

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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, …

Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales
5 years, 2 months ago

Jonathan Davies' cunning and craft are key for Warren Gatland's Wales

Daily Mail  

Wales remain ever hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be ready for the World Cup semi-final against South Africa, knowing they need all their game-breaking talents fit and firing. Wales are hopeful that Jonathan Davies will be fit for the semi-final against South Africa In the pool-stage victory against Fiji he broke spectacularly from the outside centre position he has made …

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France
5 years, 2 months ago

Gatland hails character of his Wales side as a late Ross Moriarty try helped see off France

Daily Mail  

Warren Gatland hailed the fighting spirit of his Welsh team as they booked a World Cup semi-final date with South Africa beating France by a point. Wales only led for six minutes, when Dan Biggar kicked the conversion to Ross Moriarty's try, having been nine points down at half-time. Warren Gatland admitted that he was preparing his farewell speech as …

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