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7 days ago
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Catalans to face Wigan in Paris during 2026 season
Catalans Dragons will meet Wigan Warriors in Paris in 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of the French club's debut in Super League. The two teams will play at the Stade Jean-Bouin, home of rugby union outfit Stade Francais, on 6 June next year. The match will also mark the 30th anniversary of Super League, which kicked off on March 29, 1996, when Paris St Germain met Sheffield Eagles at the Charlety Stadium. Catalans Dragons president Bernard Guasch said: "It is a great honour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Super League in Paris, where it all began in 1996. "It will mark the return of professional rugby league to our capital and I have no doubt it will be an emotional occasion, both for French and English fans." Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski added: "It's a great honour to take our wonderful sport back to Paris. "This June will mark 30 years since I had the privilege of playing in the Wigan side that narrowly defeated Paris Saint-Germain in what was a historic occasion. Now, to return with our club to this iconic city to face Catalans Dragons is another landmark moment." The match will also be Catalans' first match relocation since they faced Wigan at Barcelona's Camp Nou in 2019, a game which broke the Super League attendance record with a gate of 31,555.
BBC News
7 days ago
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Catalans to face Wigan in Paris during 2026 season
Catalans Dragons will meet Wigan Warriors in Paris in 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of the French club's debut in Super two teams will play at the Stade Jean-Bouin, home of rugby union outfit Stade Francais, on 6 June next match will also mark the 30th anniversary of Super League, which kicked off on March 29, 1996, when Paris St Germain met Sheffield Eagles at the Charlety Dragons president Bernard Guasch said: "It is a great honour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Super League in Paris, where it all began in 1996. "It will mark the return of professional rugby league to our capital and I have no doubt it will be an emotional occasion, both for French and English fans."Warriors chief executive Kris Radlinski added: "It's a great honour to take our wonderful sport back to Paris. "This June will mark 30 years since I had the privilege of playing in the Wigan side that narrowly defeated Paris Saint-Germain in what was a historic occasion. Now, to return with our club to this iconic city to face Catalans Dragons is another landmark moment."The match will also be Catalans' first match relocation since they faced Wigan at Barcelona's Camp Nou in 2019, a game which broke the Super League attendance record with a gate of 31,555.
BBC News
22-07-2025
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- BBC News
Head coach Tomkins extends Catalans deal until 2027
Catalans Dragons have extended the contract of Joel Tomkins as their head coach until the end of the 2027 former Wigan Warriors and Hull KR forward, 38, ended his playing career with Les Dracs in 2021 having made 25 appearances for the club over two was appointed in July to replace Steve McNamara until the end of the season, and the team have won once in eight games under him."It's an honour to be offered the job at a club with passion, pride, and incredible potential," he told the club website, external. "Over the next two seasons, my focus is simple: build a team that competes with every team in Super League, earns respect, and makes our supporters proud every time they step onto the field."I understand that there is a lot of hard work ahead, but the opportunity to coach this team is one I'm excited about."Catalans CEO Bernard Guasch said: "Joel knows this sport inside out. Just like when he was a player, he never hides and always takes responsibility."We want to change our management approach, start a younger cycle, and I know Joel fits perfectly into that vision. I have full confidence in him to build a team that can aim for the top as early as next season."The Dragons are ninth in the Super League table, nine points off the play-off places.
