Warren Gatland resigns as Wales rugby head coach after 14-game losing streak

Warren Gatland has stepped down as Wales head coach following a record 14 consecutive Test match defeats, with his departure confirmed just days after a 22-15 loss to Italy in the Six Nations. Cardiff's head coach, Matt Sherratt, will take over for the remaining three matches against Ireland, Scotland, and England. Gatland expressed gratitude to the Welsh Rugby Union and emphasized that now was the right time for a change, despite having a talented young squad. His second tenure since December 2022 saw only six wins in 26 matches, contrasting sharply with his earlier success from 2008 to 2019. The WRU agreed that this change was necessary for the squad's future as they navigate the ongoing Six Nations tournament. Gatland leaves behind a legacy of earlier achievements but a challenging recent record.