Gatland left after the 2019 Rugby World Cup before returning for a second stint in charge when he replaced Wayne Pivac in December 2022. Since then Gatland has overseen six victories and 20 losses in 26 Tests, with a win ratio of just 23%. Wales have also slumped to a lowest position of 12th in the world rankings.

Warren Gatland has left his role as head coach of Wales, sources have told ESPN. Wales are on a run of 14 consecutive Test defeats, including losses in the first two rounds of the championship, most recently a 22-15 defeat to Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as head coach of Wales’ rugby team in the middle of their disastrous Six Nations campaign. The BBC reported the news on Tuesday, with confirmation set to follow after Wales lost 43-0 to France and 22-15 to Italy in their first two matches.