McNamara pens new three-year Dragons deal

Head coach Steve McNamara has signed a new three-year contract with Super League side Catalans Dragons. The 48-year-old former Bradford Bulls and England coach has been in charge in Perpignan since the middle of the 2017 season. McNamara helped guide the Dragons to a 26-10 win against Leigh Centurions in the Million Pound Game at the end of that season to preserve their top-flight status. And, in his second year at the Stade Gilbert Brutus, McNamara masterminded their first trophy success in the 2018 Challenge Cup final against Warrington. Speaking about his new deal, he told the club’s website: “I am delighted to extend my contract with the Dragons. We are a unique club and it is an honour to be the head coach for the next three seasons. “The ambition of the club to improve all areas of our organisation has made this an easy decision for me to accept. I am driven to lead the team to more success after getting our first ever trophy in 2018. “I along with the rest of the staff will work extremely hard and strive for the improvements that are needed for us to achieve this.” Head of performance Richard Hunwicks, head of medical Rob Parkinson, assistant coach Eamon O’Carroll and S&C assistant Jonathan Jones have also penned new deal extensions.