John Cartwright has taken cost of Catalans Dragons with rapid impact after leaving Hull FC.
Cartwright stated he felt “betrayed” and “disrespected” after being instructed he was not Hull coach final month however was nonetheless employed by the membership till Tuesday.
Hull stated he had been “released from the remainder of his contract” to permit him to affix Catalans Dragons as their new head coach.
Ryan Sheridan had been serving as interim head coach of Catalans after Joel Tomkins stood down in April as a result of private causes.
Cartwright, who might be accountable for the group once they tackle York this Saturday, might be supported by Sheridan, Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce.
“I’m really looking forward to the rest of the season with the Dragons,” Cartwright stated.
“It happened unexpectedly, which makes the challenge even more exciting. I can’t thank Bernard (Guasch, CEO) enough for this opportunity.”
Cartwright, a former Penrith participant, started his teaching profession as an assistant with the Panthers earlier than becoming a member of the Sydney Roosters.
He grew to become head coach of the Gold Coast Titans in 2007 earlier than aiding a number of NRL golf equipment, together with the North Queensland Cowboys to the 2015 NRL title.
The Australian switched to Tremendous League by becoming a member of Hull FC in 2024 and the membership completed seventh final season.
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Cartwright reacts to the information that he was being let go by Hull FC
2026 Tremendous League – key dates and what to look out for
- Tremendous League in Paris: Sat June 6: Catalans Dragons vs 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- Grand Remaining: October 3, Outdated Trafford.
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League reside this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely reside, with the remaining 5 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
