Catalans Dragons have appointed former ahead Joel Tomkins as their head coach till the tip of the season.
The 38-year-old ended his enjoying profession with Les Dracs in 2021 having made 25 appearances for the membership over two seasons.
Having beforehand labored as a part of Wigan’s teaching workers throughout their quadruple-winning 2024 marketing campaign, he moved to Perpignan for 2025 and took over on a brief foundation for the previous 5 video games after Steve McNamara’s exit earlier this time period.
“I’m delighted to be appointed as head coach of the Catalans Dragons and I need to thank the membership’s proprietor and administrators for the belief they’ve positioned in me,” Tomkins informed the club website, external.
“I could also be nonetheless early in my teaching journey, however I come into this function with ardour, enthusiasm and complete perception in what this group can obtain.
“I have been lucky to be taught from some excellent mentors and my experiences inside the sport, and I am able to deliver a contemporary perspective to the group and membership.”
The French aspect ended a seven-game shedding streak with a 32-0 win over Huddersfield final week and are 5 factors off the play-off locations heading into Saturday’s journey to Wakefield.
