Warren Gatland exits Wales boss role during Six Nations after 14th straight loss

By Andrew Baldock, PA Rugby Union Correspondent

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual agreement following a record run of 14 successive Test match defeats.

The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Gatland’s departure on Tuesday, just 72 hours after Wales suffered a debilitating Six Nations loss to Italy in Rome.

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Warren Gatland’s second tenure as Wales head coach has ended by mutual agreement. 👇

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 11, 2025

Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take charge on for Wales’ remaining three Six Nations games against title favourites Ireland, Scotland and England, the WRU said.