Warren Gatland confirms Gallagher Prem club approach

Gatland was in attendance during Wales’ Six Nations defeat to Scotland, where speculation intensified linking him with a return to club rugby in the Gallagher Premiership.

Asked directly about the interest, the former Wales head coach acknowledged contact had been made.

However, Gatland has opted against a move back into the weekly grind of Premiership rugby. Instead, he will remain committed to his current position with World Rugby, where he plays a role in shaping the global game’s high-performance and coaching landscape.

Sources close to the 60-year-old indicate the decision was also driven by a desire to spend more time at home in New Zealand with his family after decades spent coaching abroad.

Harlequins’ interest underlines Gatland’s enduring reputation in the professional game. But for now, the decorated Kiwi appears content influencing rugby from a broader platform rather than returning to the Premiership touchline.