Warren Gatland reached for his phone. The doubts that had been festering since the autumn campaign had multiplied to the extent that they formed into a dark cloud in his mind. More than anything, he felt alone.

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

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.

Score and updates from Six Nations as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland - Matt Sherratt begins his interim tenure in charge as the tournament favourites come to Cardiff

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 admitted he is “hurting” since departing as Wales head coach, citing a "huge amount of negativity" in the Welsh media as a pressure point.

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.

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following the end of his time as Wales head coach. Yes, of course I am hurting," Gatland told Britain's Daily Telegraph on Wednesday.