Tomkins Out

[sam4731]

Not sure if this has been mentioned anywhere else.

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/joel-tomkins-makes-immediate-catalans-dragons-exit

[FearTheVee]

Odd. Hope he's OK and I hope Catalans replace him with a top coach.

[Odsal Outlaw]

He was always a risky appointment, I think they are best off rid of him whatever the circumstances.

[fighting irish]

What's happened there then? 

[JohnM]

4 minutes ago, fighting irish said:

What's happened there then? 

Haven't you heard? He's the new England Head Coach for the World Cup. 

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[StandOffHalf]

Good news for Catalans - as long as they can find a replacement.

[StandOffHalf]

Hope his personal circumstances aren't too bad, of course.

[Josef K]

1 hour ago, FearTheVee said:

Odd. Hope he's OK and I hope Catalans replace him with a top coach.

Wellens!!!!

[daz39]

Was a strange choice in the 1st place i thought, but hope he's ok if it is a personal issue.

[slowdive]

Obviously hoping he is personally ok, but hopefully this means the Dragons will play a few more French players again.

[Padge]

He was missing from last week's game due to sudden personal circumstances. Lay off the guy until you know what is going on.

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

1 hour ago, Josef K said:

Wellens!!!!

You really hate the Catalans, don't you!

[northamptoncougar]

Cartwright would be perfect for this role

[Futtocks]

I saw a rumour a few weeks ago about Trent Robinson returning to France.

[StandOffHalf]

2 hours ago, slowdive said:

Obviously hoping he is personally ok, but hopefully this means the Dragons will play a few more French players again.

Most of them have been thrown out the door.

[The Daddy]

29 minutes ago, Futtocks said:

I saw a rumour a few weeks ago about Trent Robinson returning to France.

Yeah I saw that too. That rumour also mentioned that he would be departing Sydney Roosters at the end of the season. Not sure how much truth there is to it but Trent Robinson coaching the Dragons would be a huge coup 

[Jonty58]

2 hours ago, Futtocks said:

I saw a rumour a few weeks ago about Trent Robinson returning to France.

He is contracted to the Roosters until 2028 and would be on a huge deal.

[EastLondonMike]

I think of all the coaches in SL - his job always felt the most insecure, even though he has left the club for matters unrelated to performance. Without significant improvement on the pitch I kind of felt it was always only a matter of time before his name would be spoken about as a potential victim of the chairmans axe!

Hope his personal situation isn't too bad. But feel this does give the Dragons a chance to try and find a better fit for their needs. I hope they really take the time needed and get the right person for the job.

No doubt they will look to the NRL - but not sure who could fit the bill. 
Noticed Trent Barrett sitting next to Michael McGuire in the Broncos coaching box recently. Maybe someone like him might be an option.

[Exiled Wiganer]

I hope he’s ok. The associated criticism seems a bit callous. 

[The Future is League]

Another departs one departs

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/senior-catalans-dragons-official-leaves-club-as-exits-continue

[StandOffHalf]

Chan seemed to be a steadying hand. Big loss I think.

[Josef K]

On 10/04/2026 at 16:42, Chronicler of Chiswick said:

You really hate the Catalans, don't you!

I think he’d do a decent job there Chronicler, lots more to do in Perpignan and the surrounding areas than Townsville. 

[Wilderspoolmemories]

I read somewhere that he had said being away from his family wasn't suiting him. If that is the case then fair enough, family comes first.