https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/joeltomkins/Recent content in joeltomkins on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 11:46:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/chris-boyd-details-gloucester-rugbys-strategic-coaching-overhaul/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:46:28 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/chris-boyd-details-gloucester-rugbys-strategic-coaching-overhaul/Gloucester Rugby’s newly appointed Technical Director, Chris Boyd, has shed light on the club’s recent coaching staff changes aimed at bolstering team performance ahead of the 2026/27 season. Incoming forwards coach Brett Deacon arrives from Leicester Tigers, bringing valuable Premiership Rugby expertise to the Cherry and Whites following the departure of scrum coach Trevor Woodman, who is set to join Connacht at the end of the season. Joel Tomkins, a dual-code international, takes over as defence coach from Dom Waldouck, who will transition into the vital role of Head of Player Development.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-appoints-joel-tomkins-as-new-defence-coach/Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-rugby-appoints-joel-tomkins-as-new-defence-coach/Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the appointment of former England international Joel Tomkins as their new defence coach, succeeding Dom Waldouck this summer. Tomkins, who most recently served as Head Coach at Super League’s Catalans Dragons, brings a wealth of experience from both rugby league and rugby union. Hailing from a celebrated rugby family, his brothers Sam and Logan Tomkins are also professional rugby league players. During his rugby league career, Joel made over 200 appearances for Wigan Warriors, securing two Super League Grand Finals, the Challenge Cup, and the World Club Challenge titles.