Joel Tomkins has confirmed he has chosen to step down from his function as head coach at Catalans Dragons, a task he held for slightly below a yr, as a result of “personal reasons”.
The previous England rugby league and union worldwide revealed that point away from household had been difficult and after a latest time period again at dwelling, he made the choice to go away Dragons after seven video games of the Tremendous League season with the facet sixth within the desk.
Initially Tomkins had taken on the function as an interim coach following Steve McNamara’s departure, however inside months he was appointed to the everlasting function on the membership he had spent the final years of his taking part in profession at.
“My time at Catalans Dragons over the past 18 months has brought plenty of highs, along with some challenges, all of which I’ve genuinely valued as a rookie head coach,” Tomkins stated.
“I’ve realized an awesome deal, each personally and professionally, and I am grateful for the friendships and experiences I’ve gained alongside the best way.
“I depart the membership a greater coach than once I arrived.
“Nonetheless, dwelling away from my household for a chronic interval has been tough.
“After recently spending some time back at home due to personal reasons, I’ve taken the decision to step away and bring my time at the club to a close.
“I am very grateful to the gamers, employees and supporters, and I want the membership each success for the rest of the season and in future.”
Tomkins had been absent from the club’s last three fixtures, in which they took one win after winning three of their first four, sparking belief that the former Wigan Warriors star would be making an exit.
Ryan Sheridan had been serving as assistant coach however will step into the interim head coach function
Ryan Sheridan, alongside assistant coaches Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce, can be taking on as interim head coach with the facet’s subsequent recreation on April 18 in opposition to high of the desk Warrington Wolves within the Tremendous League.
2026 Tremendous League – key dates and what to look out for
- Tremendous League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6.30pm UK (Sky Sports activities)
- Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5
- Rivals Spherical reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Last: October 3, Outdated Trafford.
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League dwell this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely dwell, with the remaining 5 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
