Ex-Hull FC coach Cartwright takes over at Catalans
John Cartwright has been appointed as the new head coach of Catalans Dragons for the remainder of the season. He previously served as head coach for Hull FC before stepping down last month. Cartwright expressed excitement about the unexpected opportunity to lead the team in France.
- ▪John Cartwright has taken over as the head coach of Catalans Dragons.
- ▪He previously coached Hull FC, winning 16 of his 35 Super League games.
- ▪Cartwright was released from his contract at Hull to join Catalans after the departure of Joel Tomkins.
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Ex-Hull FC coach Cartwright takes over at Catalans Image source, SWPixImage caption, John Cartwright won 16 of his 35 Super League games in charge of Hull FCPublished4 minutes agoEx-Hull FC head coach John Cartwright has taken over as the new head coach of Catalans Dragons for the rest of this season.Cartwright stepped down from his role at Hull last month as they appointed Steve McNamara for 2027 with Andy Last put in interim charge for the rest of this year.The Australian was still under contract at MKM Stadium, but he has now been released from that to head to France.The Dragons were without a head coach after the departure of Joel Tomkins, who has taken a job in rugby union with Gloucester."This came totally out of the blue which makes it all the more exciting," said Cartwright."I…
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