Six Nations latest build-up and updates as hosts begin life after Warren Gatland - Matt Sherratt begins his interim tenure in charge as the tournament favourites come to Cardiff

Wales begin life after Warren Gatland when they tackle Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday. Gatland departed following Wales’ 14th successive Test defeat – a 22-15 loss to Italy – with Cardiff boss Matt Sherratt now in charge on an interim basis for three remaining Six Nations fixtures.

Warren Gatland says he is "hurting" following his departure as Wales head coach. Gatland left his role on February 11 by mutual agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union following a run of 14 successive Test defeats.

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.

He left by mutual agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union after overseeing a national record run of 14 successive Test defeats. Read more at straitstimes.com.