It's been a disappointing opening match for the domestic side of Catalans.
They have been beaten by 2 points at Limoux.
Sunday, 2 December 2018
Friday, 30 November 2018
Barcelona revisited
It's official. We're off to Barcelona.
May 18, Dragons v Wigan, at the legendary home of FC Barcelona.
Obviously we've been to the city before, to the former home of Espanyol and of the 1992 Olympics up on the hill at Montjuic where just short of 20,000 people saw Warrington win a tough game on a humid night before getting stuck into the beers and paella. (And you getting heatstroke, Dobson - Ed)
20,000, it seems needless to say, will look lost inside the Nou Camp which seats just under a hundred thousand. The club - and their Wigan counterparts - have it all to do to sell this to the wider Barcelona public. For our part, we're getting the passports renewed now while we think on. This is one not to be missed.
Certains rêves deviennent réalité 🐉#CampNou2019 pic.twitter.com/ODoWubSiTU— Dragons Catalans 🏆 (@DragonsOfficiel) November 30, 2018
May 18, Dragons v Wigan, at the legendary home of FC Barcelona.
Obviously we've been to the city before, to the former home of Espanyol and of the 1992 Olympics up on the hill at Montjuic where just short of 20,000 people saw Warrington win a tough game on a humid night before getting stuck into the beers and paella. (And you getting heatstroke, Dobson - Ed)
20,000, it seems needless to say, will look lost inside the Nou Camp which seats just under a hundred thousand. The club - and their Wigan counterparts - have it all to do to sell this to the wider Barcelona public. For our part, we're getting the passports renewed now while we think on. This is one not to be missed.
Dragons tease us with Tweet...
Tic Tac Tic Tac... 👀🕜 pic.twitter.com/ifxgiBc738
— Dragons Catalans 🏆 (@DragonsOfficiel) November 29, 2018
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Gelling-gate is a thing...
Anthony Gelling was linked with Catalans last season before signing a contract to appear for Widnes Vikings over the next three seasons, we believe.
However reports of the Dragons desire to sign the player wont go away leading Widnes to issue a statement confirming that he is on contract with them and expected to report for pre-season.
He was a pretty decent player at Wigan a couple of seasons back and will probably not be too keen to appear in the Championship.
However a deals a deal and if he has signed with Widnes this could get messy if Catalans do want him.
My feeling is that his agent will try and get him out of his Widnes contract citing their relegation as a circumstance. If that fails I suspect Dragons will need to pay a fee to secure him compensating Widnes. But sport being sport I don't see us offering money until we need to!
However reports of the Dragons desire to sign the player wont go away leading Widnes to issue a statement confirming that he is on contract with them and expected to report for pre-season.
He was a pretty decent player at Wigan a couple of seasons back and will probably not be too keen to appear in the Championship.
However a deals a deal and if he has signed with Widnes this could get messy if Catalans do want him.
My feeling is that his agent will try and get him out of his Widnes contract citing their relegation as a circumstance. If that fails I suspect Dragons will need to pay a fee to secure him compensating Widnes. But sport being sport I don't see us offering money until we need to!
Closure of roads delays season opener
The domestic league Elite1 started over the weekend, a couple of weeks behind the French second tier.
However St Esteve were denied by road closures leading the mutual agreement with Albi to postpone.
This weekend we will belatedly kick off the season at Limoux.
Our adopted French league second team Palau Broncos were also hit by the chaos with their encounter at Toulouse also postponed.
However St Esteve were denied by road closures leading the mutual agreement with Albi to postpone.
This weekend we will belatedly kick off the season at Limoux.
Our adopted French league second team Palau Broncos were also hit by the chaos with their encounter at Toulouse also postponed.
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Pomeroy back to play Elite 1
Catalans have resigned Aussie Ben Pomeroy latterly of Warrington Wolves.
The red card machine will boost the average age of the clubs Elite 1 players which is currently in the early 20s.
Welcome back Ben.
The red card machine will boost the average age of the clubs Elite 1 players which is currently in the early 20s.
Welcome back Ben.
Monday, 19 November 2018
Friday, 16 November 2018
Additions to the coaching staff
Jonathan Jones has joined Dragons from Everton and will take up the role of Assistant strength and conditioning coach under Rich Hunswicks.
This afternoon it has been announced that former Widnes man Eammon O'Carroll has joined as assistant to Steve McNamara. Whether this means a change in role for Thomas Bosc, I don't know.
On the playing front there are reports that despite massive interest from back in the NRL, Kenny Edwards has agreed to see out the remaining year on his contract.
This afternoon it has been announced that former Widnes man Eammon O'Carroll has joined as assistant to Steve McNamara. Whether this means a change in role for Thomas Bosc, I don't know.
On the playing front there are reports that despite massive interest from back in the NRL, Kenny Edwards has agreed to see out the remaining year on his contract.
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
Anfield date with Wakefield
Catalans will play Wakefield Trinity at the 2019 Magic Weekend.
The match is on 25th May.
Monday, 12 November 2018
Palau win pre-season tournament
Wins over Catalans and Limoux saw Palau Broncos crowned the winners of the Ambert Challenge pre-season competition in Pia.
Coached by ex-Dragons legend, Olivier Elima the Broncos will be keen to improve on their Elite 1 performances this season with the club aiming for the top three.
Click here for Palau website
UPDATED - here are the highlights from the Catalans Dragons website.
Coached by ex-Dragons legend, Olivier Elima the Broncos will be keen to improve on their Elite 1 performances this season with the club aiming for the top three.
Click here for Palau website
UPDATED - here are the highlights from the Catalans Dragons website.
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