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.

Warren Gatland is set to leave his role as Wales head coach after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Gatland, 61, is contracted until the 2027 World Cup but was already in line to depart at the end of the Six Nations.