The Welsh-born Tandy replaces Warren Gatland, who left midway through the worst-ever losing streak by a top rugby ni ...

The Canterbury Crusaders have rewarded Rob Penney with another year as coach after he led them to the Super Rugby Pacific title in his second season in charge.

Gatland’s departure came during a national-record 18-test losing run by Wales, the worst ever streak by a top-tier rugby nation. That losing run came to an end this month with a win in Japan.

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales’ troubled men’s rugby team finally has a new coach, with Steve Tandy hired through the 2027 World Cup.