Tuesday 7 October 2014 11:45, UK
Catalan Dragons have confirmed Michael Monaghan's appointment as head coach Laurent Frayssinous’ assistant on a two-year contract.
Monaghan ended his illustrious career last Friday following Warrington Wolves’ defeat to Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium in the Grand Final qualifier.
The 34-year-old Australian featured in three Challenge Cup-winning sides since joining the Wolves from Manly in 2008. He started his career with the Canberra Raiders before playing for the Sea Eagles in the NRL.
“I'm extremely excited to begin my coaching career at the Catalans Dragons,” he told the club’s official website.
“It's a club with amazing potential and I look forward to working closely with Laurent and the rest of the coaching staff to make the Dragons 10th season, it's best yet.
“I'm thankful to Laurent and the club for giving me this opportunity and relish the chance to work with such a talented playing roster.”
It's a club with amazing potential and I look forward to working closely with Laurent and the rest of the coaching staff to make the Dragons 10th season, it's best yet.
Monaghan made 158 Super League appearances for the Wolves and Frayssinous has welcomed his experience in Perpignan, where the club finished seventh only to beat Leeds and Huddersfield in the playoffs.
Frayssinous commented: “I’m delighted to welcome Michael in the Catalans Dragons coaching staff next season. He will bring us his experience at the best level and his leadership qualities he had as a player.
“He has a great understanding of the competition and of the game and he'll be a real asset to us. Michael is the ideal person as we were looking for a young assistant coach. He is a highly-respected player.”
