Warren Gatland's second tenure as Wales coach ended on Tuesday by mutual agreement, the Welsh Rugby Union said, after a record-extending 14th successive loss in a Six Nations defeat by Italy. Cardiff Rugby's Matt Sherratt has been appointed as the head coach for the remaining three Six Nations matches.

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 has left his role as Wales head coach by mutual consent just two rounds into the Six Nations after a disastrous run of 14 consecutive defeats. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has brought a premature end to the New Zealander’s second stint in charge following the worst losing streak in the nation’s history.

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.

Wales have announced the departure of head coach Warren Gatland with immediate effect after a run of 14 successive Test defeats.