Warren Gatland

...size and strength of Jamie as well." Gatland has made seven changes from the side that ended last season's RBS 6 Nations Championship campaign by losing a title decider against Ireland in Cardiff. It would probably have been six had...

In this article: Richie McCaw, Jamie Roberts, Gethin Jenkins, Paul James, Ma'a Nonu, Ospreys, All Blacks, and New Zealand

If Wales battle plan revolved only around words they would be in trouble but Gatland has backed it up with a tactical approach which centres on attacking New Zealand s lineout before launching Jamie Roberts at their midfield. Luke...

In this article: All Blacks, Wales, Jamie Roberts, New Zealand, Six Nations, Adam Jones, and Dan Carter

...employed a coach with some record of success? It's no coincidence that Declan Kidney, Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards have all prospered on fairly meagre resources compared to England. Alan Morrison, Ireland Mike Ford and John Wells...

In this article: Martin Johnson, England, Brian O'Driscoll, Steve Borthwick, Matt Damon, Scotland, and Ireland

...New Zealander cowed by insularity was perfect. Not any more. Gatland now has the personality and the makings of a team to begin a very fruitful period for himself and Wales. So, too, has Declan Kidney of Ireland. But Kidney, a Grand Slam...

In this article: Wales, Graham Henry, Ireland, New Zealand, Brian O'Driscoll, and Peter de Villiers

...charge of Wales that he is not afraid to goad opponents. This month he said the All Blacks had lost their aura and, last March, said Wales disliked Ireland more than any other country. He is now clearly looking for a reaction from Argentina,...

In this article: Ospreys, Wales, Argentina, Scarlets, Shane Williams, and Huw Bennett

...can be ruled out. Gatland offered a categoric "no" to questions suggesting he might consider moving 6ft 4in Roberts, who has emerged on current form as arguably European rugby's most destructive inside centre. His midfield partnership...

In this article: Jamie Roberts, Gethin Jenkins, Lions, Wales, Duncan Jones, All rights reserved, Adam Jones, and Matthew Rees

...because it hits the mark, bull's-eye. When Gatland was at Wasps, to be an outstanding Premiership performer was to be worthy of international honours; that is not the case at this moment in time. The standards have slipped. There is a...

In this article: London Irish, Magners League, Dwayne Peel, London Wasps, Ireland, England, and Saracens