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Easterby looks set to continue has Ireland interim boss

Easterby plays down link to vacant Wales hotseat

Simon Easterby said he has not been contacted regarding the Wales job and is committed to his role with Ireland.

Rugby • 17 Mar

Warren Gatland's second spell with Wales ended earlier this month

Gatland left 'hurting' after second Wales exit

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following his departure as Wales head coach.

Rugby • 19 Feb

Gatland leaves Wales role as Sherratt takes reins

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced.

Rugby • 11 Feb

Warren Gatland's side have lost their last 13 matches

Gatland: Wales fully aware of importance of Italy game

Warren Gatland says that "everyone is aware of the situation" as Wales face a critical Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.

Rugby • 07 Feb

'Obviously, this tournament is about winning. We can't hide away from that fact that we've got to go out there and play well and give a real performance'

Gatland: Change likely if Wales show no improvement

Warren Gatland accepts that change is likely if Wales do not show signs of improvement during this season's Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 14 Jan

Jac Morgan captains Warren Gatland's Wales team for the upcoming Six Nations

Mee and Edwards named in Wales squad for Six Nations

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in his squad for the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 13 Jan

Warren Gatland will remain in charge of Wales

Wales sticking with Gatland, but want improvement

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.

Rugby • 20 Dec 24

Gatland's side have lost every match they've played in 2024

Gatland keen to continue despite historic losing streak

A defiant Warren Gatland says he "absolutely" has the desire to continue in his role as Wales head coach.

Rugby • 20 Nov 24

Warren Gatland was won just six of 23 games since retuning to Wales

Wales 'in this together' as Gatland speculation grows

Wales number 8 Aaron Wainwright says "we are all in this together" as speculation rages about head coach Warren Gatland's future following a record 11 successive Test match defeats.

Rugby • 18 Nov 24

Cory Hill (r) pulled out of the Queensland game for personal reasons

Gatland admits mistake over Hill captaincy decision

Warren Gatland has admitted he made a mistake appointing Cory Hill as Wales captain for the Australia tour finale against Queensland Reds.

Rugby • 19 Jul 24

Wales are dejected after the final whistle goes

Italy win in Cardiff to condemn Wales to wooden spoon

Wales suffered the ignominy of a first Six Nations wooden spoon since 2003 after Italy posted a 24-21 victory over them in Cardiff.

Rugby • 16 Mar 24

Warren Gatland believes Ireland are well set to claim another Grand Slam

Wales boss Gatland backs Ireland for Grand Slam glory

Wales boss Warren Gatland backed Ireland to clinch back-to-back Grand Slam titles after his side suffered a 31-7 Guinness Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

Rugby • 24 Feb 24

Tompkins insists Wales aren't scared of Ireland

Nick Tompkins says that Wales are excited and not daunted by the challenge that awaits them against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Wales head coach Warren Gatland, right, and Andy Farrell ahead of last year's Six Nations clash between the teams

Gatland: 'Right structures' gives Ireland advantage

Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he is "not 100% convinced" that Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset he feels it requires.

Rugby • 22 Feb 24

Sam Costelow starts at out-half for Wales against Ireland

Gatland backs Costelow to regain form against Ireland

Warren Gatland has urged Wales out-half Sam Costelow to bottle his nerves and grab the opportunity in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland, adding that his side head to Dublin without fear after successive losses in the championship.

Rugby • 22 Feb 24

Warren Gatland's Wales have lost both games in this Six Nations, but only by a combined three points

'He's his own man' - Easterby wary of a Gatland gamble

While it's 12 years since Ireland were last beaten by Wales in a Six Nations game in Dublin, it's hard to remember the last time one side was so overwhelmingly favoured in a meeting of the pair.

Rugby • 21 Feb 24

Sam Costelow missed the defeat to England with a neck injury

Costelow returns as Wales make one change for Ireland

Out-half Sam Costelow will return for Wales in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Ireland in Dublin (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with head coach Warren Gatland opting to name his team early.

Rugby • 21 Feb 24

'The first four times I went there, we won – three Premiership finals and a Heineken Cup final'

Gatland: Twickenham is 'not intimidating at all'

Wales boss Warren Gatland says that Twickenham is a stadium he has "loved going to" and does not find the home of English rugby an intimidating venue.

Rugby • 08 Feb 24

Gatland has changed his entire front row, and brought in a new half-back combination

Gatland changes seven for Wales' Twickenham trip

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made seven changes to his side for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with England at Twickenham (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), in response to his team's disastrous first half against Scotland.

Rugby • 07 Feb 24

New Zealand held Ireland out for over 30 phases at the end of their Rugby World Cup clash

Gatland: Improved defences a challenge for coaches

Defence wins championship, so the saying goes, and Warren Gatland picked out Ireland's defeat to New Zealand as a perfect example of how much that side of the game decides outcomes.

Rugby • 25 Jan 24

Rhys Ruddock in action for, perhaps, the last time in the green jersey back in 2021

Ruddock could complete switch from Ireland to Wales

Rhys Ruddock could complete his switch from Ireland to Wales during the upcoming Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 22 Jan 24

Warren Gatland is adding his voice to those calling for an Anglo-Welsh competition

Gatland calls for Anglo-Welsh club competition

Warren Gatland has given his backing to an Anglo-Welsh competition and says it is a concept that should always be "on the table".

Anglo-Welsh • 18 Jan 24

Gatland wants to pass Lions torch on to Andy Farrell

Warren Gatland has decided not to continue as head coach of the British and Irish Lions, and recommended Andy Farrell as the best man for the job.

Rugby • 31 Oct 23

Warren Gatland's first tenure as Wales boss lasted from 2007 to 2019

Gatland to remain with Wales until next World Cup

Warren Gatland is to remain as Wales head coach and lead them to the 2027 World Cup.

Rugby • 18 Oct 23

Referee Jaco Peyper was forced off injured

Gatland points to referee change as Wales crash out

Warren Gatland felt the change in referee knocked Wales off their stride as they crashed out of the World Cup with a 29-17 quarter-final defeat to Argentina in Marseille.

Rugby • 14 Oct 23