Catalans Dragons have prolonged the contract of Joel Tomkins as head coach till the top of the 2027 season.
The previous Wigan Warriors and Hull KR ahead, 38, ended his taking part in profession with Les Dracs in 2021 having made 25 appearances for the membership over two seasons.
Tomkins was appointed in July to replace Steve McNamara till the top of the season, and the crew have received as soon as in eight video games underneath him.
“It is an honour to be provided the job at a membership with ardour, pleasure, and unbelievable potential,” he told the club website, external.
“Over the following two seasons, my focus is easy: construct a crew that competes with each crew in Tremendous League, earns respect, and makes our supporters proud each time they step onto the sector.
“I perceive that there’s a lot of onerous work forward, however the alternative to educate this crew is one I am enthusiastic about.”
Catalans proprietor Bernard Guasch stated: “Joel is aware of this sport inside out. Identical to when he was a participant, he by no means hides and all the time takes accountability.
“We wish to change our administration method, begin a youthful cycle, and I do know Joel matches completely into that imaginative and prescient. I’ve full confidence in him to construct a crew that may goal for the highest as early as subsequent season.”
The Dragons are ninth within the Tremendous League desk, 9 factors off the play-off locations.
