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 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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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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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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Steve Thompson claims rugby is ‘flogging the players until they literally fall apart’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Thompson claims rugby is ‘flogging the players until they literally fall apart’

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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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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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Dan Biggar meets Jonny Wilkinson: England legend knows all about taking on the old enemy and he warns current crop of stars - 'Wales play rugby through the heart. If you feed that genius then it's dan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Dan Biggar meets Jonny Wilkinson: England legend knows all about taking on the old enemy and he warns current crop of stars - 'Wales play rugby through the heart. If you feed that genius then it's dan

Daily Mail  

It feels a little bit surreal sitting down with Jonny Wilkinson. Dan Biggar sat down with Jonny Wilkinson ahead of England's Six Nations clash with Wales Jonny broke Welsh hearts as he kicked 23 points book his side's place in the World Cup semi-final in 2003 ‘My dad used to play at Alton Rugby Club,’ he says, having pulled 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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Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch as British and Irish Lions unveil head coach for 2025 tour

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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 …

Dan Biggar confident future is bright for Wales as Test career draws to end
1 year, 2 months ago

Dan Biggar confident future is bright for Wales as Test career draws to end

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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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Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed as Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina
1 year, 2 months ago

Taulupe Faletau’s replacement confirmed as Warren Gatland names Wales team to face Argentina

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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

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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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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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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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Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb signs for Biarritz
1 year, 6 months ago

Former Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb signs for Biarritz

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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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Rhys Webb becomes latest Wales player to quit before Rugby World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

Rhys Webb becomes latest Wales player to quit before Rugby World Cup

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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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Steve Borthwick is appointed England's new head coach
2 years ago

Steve Borthwick is appointed England's new head coach

Daily Mail  

England have appointed Steve Borthwick as their new head coach just nine months before the 2023 World Cup gets underway in France. Steve Borthwick has replaced Eddie Jones as England's new head coach on a five-year deal Jones was relieved of his duties earlier this month after a disappointing 2022 Speaking following his appointment, Borthwick said: 'I'm deeply honoured to …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises
2 years, 1 month ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Eddie Jones' England tenure was all misguided rhetoric and false promises

Daily Mail  

I’m always sorry to see people lose their job but Eddie Jones has been badly distracted since the last World Cup and he’s paid the price. Eddie Jones has paid the price for becoming completely focused on the 2023 World Cup He lost focus of simply winning the next game and allowed himself to get distracted by the media, former …

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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Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach
2 years, 5 months ago

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach

The Telegraph  

Andy Farrell will not be England's next head coach after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with the Ireland head coach having signed a new two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Union. Farrell, 47, joined the Irish coaching setup initially as defence coach working under Joe Schmidt after the England coaching staff were dismissed following the 2015 Rugby World Cup. …

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, …

Wales coach Robin McBryde to stay at the Rugby World Cup despite the recent death of his mother
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales coach Robin McBryde to stay at the Rugby World Cup despite the recent death of his mother

Daily Mail  

Wales forwards coach Robin McBryde will remain with the team at the Rugby World Cup despite the death of his mother Diana. Robin McBryde's mother sadly passed away last week whilst he was at the Rugby World Cup 'My mother was my biggest fan and as with any parent, she would want the best for me, so I know I …

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will not relent ahead of Fiji clash
5 years, 3 months ago

Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side will not relent ahead of Fiji clash

Daily Mail  

Wales will go into the quarter-finals with a mental edge if they leave their pool unbeaten, according to Warren Gatland. Wales have only gone unbeaten once in a World Cup Pool stage - back in 1987 when they ended third, their best ever finish. Warren Gatland is hoping Wales can keep their momentum going ahead of the quarter-finals And Gatland …

Rugby World Cup: Wales concerned over Rob Howley's welfare after being sent home from Japan
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup: Wales concerned over Rob Howley's welfare after being sent home from Japan

Daily Mail  

Wales are concerned for Rob Howley's welfare after the attack coach was sensationally sent home from Japan alleged to have flaunted betting regulations. Howley's departure sent a shock-wave through the World Cup this week, leaving Wales in 'purgatory' according to Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones. Rob Howley was sent home from the Rugby World Cup after allegedly flouting betting rules …

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