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.

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.

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach during the Six Nations after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Gatland, 61, was contracted until the 2027 World Cup but has departed by mutual consent, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) confirmed.