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Wigan Warriors Legend Andrew Farrell OBE to Take Charge of Catalans Dragons Against Former Club Following Steve McNamara’s Departure
AMEH KENNETH by AMEH KENNETH May 21, 2025
Wigan Warriors Legend Andrew Farrell OBE to Take Charge of Catalans Dragons Against Former Club Following Steve McNamara’s Departure
Wigan Warriors Legend Andrew Farrell OBE to Take Charge of Catalans Dragons Against Former Club Following Steve McNamara’s Departure
Perpignan, France – May 21, 2025
In a dramatic shake-up in Super League, Catalans Dragons have appointed Wigan Warriors legend Andrew Farrell OBE as interim head coach, following the shock departure of long-serving boss Steve McNamara. In a twist of fate, Farrell’s first game in charge will be against his boyhood club, Wigan Warriors, this Friday at Stade Gilbert Brutus.
The announcement sent ripples through the rugby league world as Farrell, one of Wigan’s most iconic figures, prepares to face the team where he made his name both as a player and a club captain. The 49-year-old, who has enjoyed a successful coaching career in rugby union with England and Ireland, now returns to rugby league for the first time in nearly two decades.
McNamara Steps Down
McNamara’s departure was confirmed late Monday evening by Catalans management, citing “mutual agreement” after a run of inconsistent performances this season. The Englishman had been at the helm since 2017, leading the Dragons to their first-ever Challenge Cup win in 2018 and a Grand Final appearance in 2021. Despite these achievements, the club has failed to find consistent form in 2025, languishing mid-table after a string of narrow defeats.
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