It was a dramatic day for the Six Nations on Tuesday with the news that Warren Gatland was to leave his role as Wales coach with immediate effect. The New Zealander has gone after 14 successive losses, with Cardiff Rugby boss Matt Sherratt taking charge for the remainder of the tournament.

Gatland was revered in Wales for his first stint as coach, during which he won the Six Nations four times — completing the Grand Slam on three occasions — and led the team to

Warren Gatland is to leave his role as Wales coach, the BBC reported on Tuesday, after the side dropped to a record low 12th in the world rankings and suffered a record-extending 14th successive loss following the Six Nations defeat by Italy.

Warren Gatland has left his job as head coach of Wales. Ryan Pierse/. Warren Gatland has left his role as head coach of Wales, sources have told ESPN. Wales are on a r

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual consent after 14 successive Test match defeats.