Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach during the Six Nations after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Gatland, 61, was contracted until the 2027 World Cup but has departed by mutual consent, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) confirmed.

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.

Warren Gatland's second tenure as Wales coach ended on Tuesday by mutual agreement after a record-extending 14th successive loss with a Six Nations defeat by Italy. Cardiff Rugby head coach Matt Sherratt has been appointed to take the reins for the remaining three Six Nations matches,