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Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"

September 28, 2025 / 00:57

This episode features discussions about coaching challenges, media relationships, and personal reflections on rugby. Key topics include the struggles faced at Wales, the romantic view of the Lions, and experiences with the New Zealand media.

The guest shares insights on the negativity surrounding his time at Wales, acknowledging that past successes masked underlying issues. He expresses a realization that he no longer wants to endure that negativity in his life.

He also discusses his views on the Lions, emphasizing that they represent a celebration of the game rather than just a focus on winning. The guest reflects on how his perspective shifted during the 2017 and 2021 tours.

The conversation touches on his complicated relationship with the media, particularly mentioning a specific organization he would avoid in the future. The guest shares a story involving a clown nose, hinting at a humorous yet frustrating encounter with the New Zealand media.

Throughout the episode, there are mentions of potential connections with the All Blacks, highlighting the guest's long-standing interest in rugby and the dynamics of coaching at high levels.

TLDR

The episode discusses coaching struggles, media issues, and personal reflections on rugby.

Episode

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Yeah, it was tough uh finishing up at Wales. Results and performances weren't

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good enough and I understand that and there was just a huge amount of negativity out there and I kind of woke

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up one day went actually I don't need this in my life. Probably a lot of people don't realize is that the success

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that we had over a period were there we knew we were papering over the cracks that were that were there and when we

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said when the dam bursts which it has it's going to take a while to fix it up.

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I have this romantic view of the Lions. I see the Lions as being an opportunity to celebrate the game. Probably 217 221

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was the first time I kind of went winning. It was more important than anything else.

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>> Do you do you loathe the media? >> It's one organization that I'd never

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deal with again. >> Can you say what organization or No, >> New Zealand Hero.

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>> Oh, right. On the Hero. Yeah. So, what's the story about that? What's the whole

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backstory with the clown nose? The clown thing. What's the closest you've you've

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come to being involved with the All Blacks? Have there been like phone calls or people reaching out over the years?

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Oh, I've had um

Episode Highlights

The Bursting Dam
Reflecting on past struggles, he acknowledges the need for change after a tough period.
“When the dam bursts, it’s going to take a while to fix it up.”
@ 00m 19s
September 28, 2025
A Romantic View of the Lions
He shares his idealistic perspective on the Lions as a celebration of rugby.
“I see the Lions as being an opportunity to celebrate the game.”
@ 00m 25s
September 28, 2025
Media Relations
He expresses strong feelings about his experiences with the media.
“It’s one organization that I’d never deal with again.”
@ 00m 38s
September 28, 2025

Episode Quotes

I woke up one day and thought, I don’t need this in my life.
Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"
When the dam bursts, it’s going to take a while to fix it up.
Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"
I see the Lions as being an opportunity to celebrate the game.
Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"
Winning was more important than anything else.
Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"
It’s one organization that I’d never deal with again.
Warren Gatland: "I Didn't Need This In My Life"

Key Moments

Waking Up00:08
Bursting Dam00:19
Celebrating Lions00:25
Media Discontent00:38