superleague on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/superleague/Recent content in superleague on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 21 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0000Gloucester Rugby Appoints Joel Tomkins as New Defence Coachhttps://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.