Captain Jac Morgan says he is "gutted and sad" following Warren Gatland's departure as Wales head coach. Gatland left his role last week after a record 14 successive Test match defeats, with Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt taking over on an interim basis.

Warren Gatland has admitted that he is “hurting” after his second stint in charge of Walesw was brought to an end, but stressed that his exit was the “best decision for everybody”. Gatland’s tenure as head coach ended by mutual consent last week just two rounds into the Six Nations after the veteran presided over a run of 14 consecutive defeats.

Warren Gatland's first Wales captain, Ryan Jones, says he was sad to see his former coach leave in sudden circumstances as he played down the impact of ex-players in the media. Former Wales No. 8 Jones skippered Wales on their way to a Grand Slam in 2008 after Gatland arrived for his first stint in charge.

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has insisted that leaving his role was the “best decision” for all concerned. After starting the Six Nations with successive defeats against Ireland and Italy, the New Zealander departed having racked up just six wins in 26 Test matches during his second stint in charge.

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.

Whatever about the rights and wrongs of the Ireland centre's high-profile omission, Warren Gatland's decision to name 10 Welshmen in his starting line-up drew

He left by mutual agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union after overseeing a national record run of 14 successive Test defeats. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland has said growing criticism around his side's performances spurred his decision to leave after the defeat to Italy.

Warren Gatland says he left his role as Wales head coach after being "weighed down" by criticism – including from his former players.