Joel Tomkins Leaves Catalans Dragons Due to Personal Circumstances

Joel Tomkins has announced his decision to leave his position as head coach of the Catalans Dragons, citing personal reasons. Having held the role for nearly a year, Tomkins revealed that the time spent away from his family had taken a toll. Following a recent period back home, he made the difficult decision to step down from the club after just seven games into the Super League season, with the team currently sitting sixth in the standings. Tomkins initially took on the role as an interim coach after Steve McNamara's departure but was later appointed as the permanent head coach. In a statement, Tomkins expressed his gratitude to the players, staff, and supporters, and wished the club success for the remainder of the season and beyond. His departure comes after being absent from the club's last three fixtures, which sparked speculation about his future. Ryan Sheridan, along with assistant coaches Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce, will take over as interim head coach, starting with the upcoming game against the Warrington Wolves on April 18.