Warren Gatland has revealed he was "hurt" by Ireland star Sean O'Brien's criticism of the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour.

Wales hope to announce Warren Gatland's successor as national head coach by next summer.

British & Irish Lions coach Rob Howley has branded the personal attacks on Warren Gatland in the New Zealand media an “absolute disgrace” and tipped his Kiwi boss to one day coach the All Blacks, writes Simon Lewis in Auckland.

Lions coach Warren Gatland, who was mocked as a clown in the New Zealand media earlier this week, was delighted to see his team level the series.

I would never have put Warren Gatland down as a man who cared too much abut outside opinion, but it’s an easy conclusion to arrive at given some of his decisions in recent weeks, says Ronan O’Gara.

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Warren Gatland has promised his British & Irish Lions will not get sucked into playing Barbarians-style rugby by the All Blacks.

Peter O’Mahony’s elevation to the British & Irish Lions captaincy for Saturday’s first test against New Zealand is as much a signal of intent as the bestowal of a coveted title on a born leader.

Gatland hailed a morale-boosting 34-6 victory for the British & Irish Lions over the Chiefs.

Steve Hansen has cranked up the pressure on Warren Gatland by insisting the British and Irish Lions boss is "running out of time" to perfect his Test match line-up.

England’s coach Eddie Jones believes the British and Irish Lions will face a difficult task in New Zealand to beat the All Blacks in the Test series.

Gatland thanked Saracens and Gloucester for releasing players to attend the Lions' 'messy Monday'.

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland should take note — All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett is on a different planet right now and might be even better than three-times World Player of the Year Dan Carter, New Zealand rugby pundits have said.

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde has issued a clear message to his side’s British and Irish Lions hopefuls — on the day Lions head coach Warren Gatland paid them a flying visit.

Even Eddie Jones and Mike Brown appear to have been forgiven by Irish fans.

Warren Gatland has targeted “another step up” from his players on Friday night when they chase a victory over France that would send them top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

“There was no chance we would have underestimated Ireland. Ireland are always one of the toughest international sides.

Gatland believes that this season’s 6 Nations Championship is “a little bit of an unknown quantity”.

Wales have won three Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, and reached a World Cup semi-final since Gatland was appointed in late 2007.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland made a fierce defence in response to World Rugby's statement.

Wales boss Warren Gatland has welcomed what he believes will be a “big focus” crackdown on foul play during the World Cup.

Wales boss Warren Gatland believes that group rivals England are faced with a number of questions that need answering as they head into a World Cup on home soil.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits that he has some “tough calls” ahead as he applies the finishing touches to his 31-man World Cup squad.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has reported that centre Jamie Roberts and lock Alun-Wyn Jones both suffered bumps and bruises during what was a high-octane clash, considering its pre-tournament warm-up status.

George North returns to rugby’s international stage tomorrow afternoon with Wales coach Warren Gatland underlining that player welfare will always be paramount.

Warren Gatland rarely fails to take an opportunity to rile Ireland and even before a so-called warm-up game — and the mischievous side in him could still play a trick or two on Wales’ rivals.

Wales coach Warren Gatland fears star wing George North’s career could be ended if he suffers further concussions.

A study of the Welsh display in Saturday’s victory over Ireland should be required viewing for any defensive rugby coach hoping to make a name for themselves.

Ireland have been lifting leaves out of "incredible coach" Warren Gatland's playbook for more than a decade, according to captain Paul O'Connell.

Joe Schmidt cannot even entertain the notion of mastering one-time mentor Warren Gatland as Ireland bid to tiptoe to the brink of a Grand Slam in Wales on Saturday.

Warren Gatland wants Wales to win their ‘backyard’ scrap with Celtic ‘brothers’ Ireland. 

Wales boss Warren Gatland will send an unchanged team into what he describes as a “massive” RBS 6 Nations encounter against unbeaten title favourites Ireland on Saturday.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown against unbeaten title favourites Ireland in Cardiff.