Reserve team coaching staff unveiled

Catalans Dragons reserve team is working with ambition ahead of the new season as the French Elite Championship is set to return.

Announced last July, Liam Duffy is the new reserve team headcoach. The 36 years-old English manager joined the club from Avignon.

He will be assisted by Thomas Bosc, the club’s Head of Development, who will also take on the role of assistant coach of St Estève XIII Catalan for the 2026-27 season.

In U19, Justin Murphy will remain in charge and will be joined by Cyril Stacul. Ther former Dragons’ player returns to the club after spending the past three seasons in the Lézignan’s coaching staff.

With this new coaching staff, the club continues its commitment to bringing former players back into the coaching structure.

St Estève XIII Catalan 26-27 Coaching Staff

Super XIII
Headcoach : Liam Duffy
Assistant coach : Thomas Bosc
Team Manager : Maxime Capdellaire

U19
Entraineur principal : Justin Murphy
Entraineur assistant : Cyril Stacul
Team Manager : Quentin Garcia

Head of Performance : Jean Szarvas
Physiotherapists : Antoine Deroudhile, Mathieu Perez, Rémi Martrette
Sports Doctors : Loic Poncelet, Philippe Roques