Warren Gatland

The Lions game being played amidst a backdrop of unrest

TRU’s Joe Harvey has had a look at how Warren Gatland’s team are faring so far and why tonight’s game v South Africa 'A' could be the most important on the journey to the Test series.
14 July 2021

Carrying on as planned – What's next for the Lions Tour

British & Irish Lions MD Ben Calveley spoke about the Covid-19 cases in the Lions camp and the decision to play the Sharks for a second time.
8 July 2021

Leadership on display ahead of opening Lions Tour match-up

Ahead of an encounter with the Lions, Warren Gatland has announced the British and Irish Lions squad who will be getting proceedings underway in South Africa.
1 July 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Not quite roaring yet

Having been in Edinburgh for the British and Irish Lions’ pre-tour match against Japan at Murrayfield, Joe Harvey has offered his thoughts on how the Lions are faring so far and the loss of Alun Wyn Jones.
26 June 2021

The ‘quality players’ hoping to get the 2021 Lions off to a good start

After the announcement of his first British and Irish Lions squad for the summer, Warren Gatland discussed his group of players and the challenges that lie ahead.
22 June 2021

"Durability” was a prime factor in leaving Johnny Sexton out - Warren Gatland

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has stated that Johnny Sexton’s “durability” was a key factor in leaving him out of the 37-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa.
7 May 2021

Bold selection from Gatland highlights bruising challenge which awaits British and Irish Lions

Memories of a brutal series in 2009 against South Africa is an underlying theme in the 37-man squad named by Warren Gatland on Thursday + Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones on why he won't be the only leader against the world champions.
6 May 2021

Premiership players to be released for Lions warm-up game against Japan

The British and Irish Lions warm-up match against Japan clashes with the Premiership final, but now players will be released at the conclusion of their domestic commitments and for any training camp ahead of that fixture.
27 April 2021

Joe Harvey Column: Lions coaches give us an insight into selection

Following the British and Irish Lions coaching announcement on Tuesday morning, TRU’s Joe Harvey has written his thoughts as to how he thinks Warren Gatland’s Lions will shape-up for the tour to South Africa.
18 April 2021

Calendar clashes, taking a back seat and being second or third choice - A Lions Tour like no other

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy and Robin McBryde discussed this summer's trip to face the Springboks.
17 April 2021

Warren Gatland wants 'common sense' to prevail in release of Premiership players for Lions tour

Warren Gatland has urged for 'common sense' to prevail over releasing of Premiership players for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa.
14 April 2021

Warren Gatland names fresh and exciting coaching group for British and Irish Lions tour

The British and Irish Lions boss has announced his backroom staff for this summer's tour of South Africa and it will be a new group of coaches tasked with defeating the world champions.
13 April 2021

Gatland’s inbox: Backroom staff, shaping the squad and captaincy selection

The British and Irish Lions have recently unveiled their new jersey ahead of their tour to South Africa in 2021 and Warren Gatland is continuing his plans ahead of facing the world champions.
29 October 2020

Crusaders coach Scott Robertson approached Warren Gatland to join British and Irish Lions backroom staff

Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has revealed that he had approached Warren Gatland for a possible role in the backroom staff for their upcoming tour of South Africa next year.
21 August 2020

Warren Gatland in discussion with Stuart Lancaster for British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland revealed that he has been in discussion with former England coach Stuart Lancaster for the upcoming tour of South Africa next year.
4 August 2020

Warren Gatland proposes British and Irish Lions' decider game against All Blacks as fund-raiser

Former Wales head coach Warren Gatland proposed a deciding game between British and Irish Lions and New Zealand to be used as a fund-raiser following the pandemic coronavirus.
8 April 2020

Wales shocked by betting allegations on Rob Howley - Warren Gatland

Wales head coach Warren Gatland said the team were left shocked by the betting allegations on attack coach Rob Howley.
18 September 2019

Wales v Ireland: The Verdict

With World Cup squads announced and the final warm-up games looming, Joe Harvey reflects on Ireland's recent win in Cardiff.
3 September 2019

Wales to tour New Zealand for two-test series in 2020

The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that Wales will head to New Zealand for a two-game Test series in July next year.
22 June 2019

Warren Gatland to coach British and Irish Lions for 2021 tour of South Africa

Warren Gatland has been confirmed the head coach of the British and Irish Lions for the third consecutive time when they head to South Africa in 2021.
12 June 2019