Joel Tomkins Leaves Catalans Dragons Due to Personal Circumstances

Joel Tomkins has announced his decision to leave his position as head coach at Catalans Dragons, citing personal reasons. Tomkins, who had been in the role for almost a year, revealed that being away from his family had taken a toll on him. After a recent stint at home, he made the difficult choice to depart the club. Initially, Tomkins took on the role as an interim coach but was later appointed permanently. He expressed his gratitude to the players, staff, and supporters, and wished the club success for the remainder of the season. Tomkins had been absent from the club's last three fixtures, fueling speculation about his exit. Ryan Sheridan will take over as interim head coach, alongside assistant coaches Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce, for the side's next game against Warrington Wolves on April 18.