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.

With just six wins from 30 games in his second spell and his side favourites to retain the Six Nations wooden spoon, the outlook is bleak

Wales were held scoreless for the first time in Six Nations history after being thrashed 43-0 by France. On a raucous Friday night at the Stade de France, there were early warning signs. After just three minutes, French talisman Antoine Dupont took a quick tap 15 metres from the Welsh line after Uini Atonio was upended illegally.

The coach whose enduring belief that the next match is always winnable is not ready to abandon all hope just yet

Wales coach Warren Gatland has opened up about several personal tragedies that took place in 2024 - one of the worst seasons in recent history for the national side. Under Gatland, Wales failed to win a test in 2024 losing 12 straight,

Wales open their Six Nations campaign in tournament opener against France in Paris on January 31; Warren Gatlands side have not won a Test match since the 2023 Rugby World Cup and are looking to avoid

Faletau is not ready for Friday’s Six Nations opener with France due to injury with hope that he will be fit for the clash with Italy

As Wales prepare to kick off the 2025 Six Nations away to France, Warren Gatland will hope for an unlikley repeat of 2019 Welsh heroics in Paris.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has highlighted what could backfire for France when the sides meet in Friday's Six Nations opener in Paris.