Italy, Warren Gatland and Wales

Wales fully aware of how important Italy game is – Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland says that “everyone is aware of the situation” as Wales face a critical Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome. Wales are on the ropes, reeling from a record 13 successive Test match defeats and a 43-0 drubbing by France in their tournament opener.
Italy v Wales predictions Six Nations 2025: Can Gatland’s men win at last?
Here are our Italy v Wales predictions in what has been billed as a Six Nations Wooden Spoon decider in Rome with the visitors having lost 13 games in a row
The bold Wales team Warren Gatland should pick for must-win Italy clash
There are no guarantees Faletau will be fit for Wales' appointment at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Gatland revealed Faletau had made the call to rule himself out of contention for the France game due to a bad knee, while the Cardiff No 8 was not among the matchday squad warming up in Paris.
Why Warren Gatland must shift the tone if Wales are to end their Six Nations woe
Despite a solid enough start, Wales wilted to a 13th consecutive defeat against France in Paris to set up a must-win clash with Italy in Rome
'Italy not most important game in 20 years' - Gatland
Head coach Warren Gatland disagrees with claims that Saturday's Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome is Wales' "biggest game for 15-20 years".
Warren Gatland denies Italy clash is ‘biggest Wales game for 20 years’
WARREN GATLAND HAS dismissed the notion Wales are facing their biggest game for two decades against Italy on Saturday. Former Wales outside-half Dan Biggar described the Guinness Six Nations clash in Rome as Welsh rugby’s biggest game for the “last 15-20 years” after an opening 43-0 thrashing to France left Gatland’s side surveying a record-breaking 13th consecutive defeat.
Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales
Wales were thrashed 43-0 by France in their Six Nations opener as they suffered a 13th successive Test defeat.
Six Nations LIVE: Steve Borthwick burned by ex-colleague as Gatland dismisses Wales hero
Warren Gatland has dismissed claims from Wales legend Dan Biggar that Saturday's clash with Italy is 'the biggest in Welsh ...
Hosted on MSN5h
Warren Gatland hails return of ‘X-factor’ player as ‘a real confidence booster’ for Wales as they look to end nightmare run against Italy
Warren Gatland feels Taulupe Faletau's experience can boost his side as they aim to end their 13-match losing streak when ...
sixnationsrugby1d
Warren Gatland and the coaches who made him
Wales head coach Warren Gatland discusses the fast-moving nature of rugby, and reveals the men who helped make him one of the ...
Warren Gatland shuts down Dan Biggar's comments over 'must-win' Wales Six Nations clash
Warren Gatland, the head coach of Wales' rugby team, has dismissed Dan Biggar's assertion that the upcoming Six Nations match ...
Hosted on MSN14h
Italy v Wales preview: 14 successive defeats await ‘desperate’ Warren Gatland as the Azzurri clinch another famous Six Nations victory
After losing their Six Nations openers last weekend, Italy and Wales will be keen to get their respective campaigns on track ...
PlanetRugby on MSN1d
Wales team v Italy: Taulupe Faletau makes long-awaited return as Warren Gatland hopes consistency will end horrific streak
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has made just two changes to his starting XV for the second round of the Six Nations against Italy.
Daily Mail7d
France 43-0 Wales: Warren Gatland's side endure nightmare start to their Six Nations campaign... as hosts score SEVEN tries to triumph in Paris
How quickly things can change. Nobody, outside of head coach Warren Gatland’s set-up, believed Wales could win this opening salvo to the 2025 Six Nations. In almost all quarters, a hammering was ...
Wales suffer major late injury blow ahead of Italy Six Nations match
Wales have been dealt a late injury blow with full-back Liam Williams a major doubt for the Six Nations clash with Italy. The ...