Warren Gatland Archives - Talking Rugby Union

The’ ‘siege mentality’ and support from afar that will guide the Lions

May 8, 2021

There were plenty of surprises in Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions 37-man squad, but selecting Alun Wyn Jones as his captain was far…

Warren Gatland names 37-man squad for British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

May 6, 2021

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has unveiled a 37-man squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, with Exeter’s Sam Simmonds…

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

April 18, 2021

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…

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

April 17, 2021

Following the announcement of the British and Irish Lions’ coaching announcement for the upcoming tour to South Africa, Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy…

Steve Tandy says Scotland players ‘have definitely put their hands up’ for Lions selection

April 14, 2021

Steve Tandy, along with Gregor Townsend, will be part of Warren Gatland’s coaching group for the Lions tour this summer and the Scottish contingent…

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

April 13, 2021

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…

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

October 29, 2020

The British and Irish Lions have recently unveiled their new jersey ahead of their tour to South Africa in 2021 and Warren Gatland is…