Steve McNamara Sacked: Catalans Dragons Coaching Exit
- The catalans Dragons have ended Steve McNamara's eight-year tenure as head coach. The announcement comes more than a month after McNamara last coached the team in a 40-0...
- During his time with Les Dracs, McNamara, 53, guided the team to their first Challenge Cup victory in 2018.
- Joel Tomkins has been serving as interim coach for the past five games.
Steve McNamara’s time with the Catalans Dragons has come to an end after eight seasons. The club announced the coaching exit, ending McNamara’s tenure after a series of matches, including a meaningful Super League defeat. During his leadership, McNamara secured the team’s Challenge Cup win in 2018 and guided them to two Grand Final appearances. Joel Tomkins has been serving as interim coach. News Directory 3 is your source for breaking sports updates. The Dragons now begin their search for a new head coach. Learn about the team’s future strategy and expected changes. Discover what’s next …
Catalans Dragons Part Ways With Head Coach Steve McNamara
Updated July 1, 2025
The catalans Dragons have ended Steve McNamara’s eight-year tenure as head coach. The announcement comes more than a month after McNamara last coached the team in a 40-0 Super League defeat against St. Helens on May 15.
During his time with Les Dracs, McNamara, 53, guided the team to their first Challenge Cup victory in 2018. The team also made two Grand Final appearances under his leadership.
Joel Tomkins has been serving as interim coach for the past five games. The team had not formally confirmed McNamara’s departure until Monday.
What’s next
The Catalans Dragons will begin the search for a new head coach to lead the team forward. An announcement regarding the new coach is expected in the coming weeks.