Joel Tomkins Leaves Catalans Dragons Due to Personal Circumstances

Joel Tomkins, the head coach of Catalans Dragons, has announced his decision to step down from his position due to personal reasons. Tomkins, who was appointed to the role less than a year ago, cited the challenges of being away from his family as a key factor in his decision. Despite his short tenure, Tomkins had a significant impact on the team, leading them to several victories and earning a permanent position after initially taking on an interim role. In a statement, Tomkins expressed his gratitude to the players, staff, and supporters, and wished the club success in the future. He also reflected on his time at the club, stating that he had learned a great deal and valued the experiences he had gained. Tomkins' departure comes after a recent period of time away from the club, during which the team won one of their last three fixtures. Ryan Sheridan will take over as interim head coach, alongside assistant coaches Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce, for the team's next game against Warrington Wolves on April 18.