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.

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.

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.

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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.