Warren Gatland's second tenure was meant to restore Wales to their former heights, but instead, it ended in misery, as the defeat to Italy leaves them heading for another wooden spoon in the Six Natio

Warren Gatland’s daughter has hit out at his former players after several notable names directed criticism at the former Wales coach. Gatland left his role by mutual consent on Tuesday after a difficult second spell in charge which ended with 14 consecutive defeats.

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales rugby coach midway through the Six Nations with his team on a national-record losing streak of 14 matches.

Rob Howley is set to step down from his role as Wales ' Six Nations attack coach with immediate effect. This follows the departure of head coach Warren Gatland earlier this week, with Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt stepping in temporarily for Wales' remaining Six Nations matches against Ireland, Scotland and England.

Reinstatement of Anscombe, Evans and Llewellyn should give Matt Sherratt’s side more direction and form in midfield for the Ireland match

Michael Cheika, Franco Smith and Simon Easterby have emerged as early favourites for the Wales job As Welsh rugby comes to terms with the sudden departure of Warren Gatland, the search is on to replace the most successful coach in its history.