WRFU Declines Warren Gatland’s Offer to Resign as Coach

Following Wales’ attainment of their first Wooden Spoon in the Six Nations since 2003, head coach Warren Gatland expressed his willingness to resign. Gatland characterized Wales’ situation as having hit “rock bottom” after their 24–21 loss to Italy in Cardiff, marking their seventh consecutive Six Nations home defeat. He disclosed that he had tendered his resignation to Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney immediately after the match concluded. Gatland, aged 60 and hailing from New Zealand, remains under contract until the 2027 World Cup, having embarked on his second stint as Wales head coach in December 2022. Read More…