John Cartwright is appointed head coach of Catalans Dragons following his departure from Hull FC. BBC Sport reports that Cartwright is released from his Hull FC contract to take charge for the rest of the 2026 season. Sky Sports also states that he joins Catalans Dragons with immediate effect after leaving Hull FC. The reports agree that the move follows Cartwright’s release from his existing deal and that he is set to lead the club’s first-team responsibilities from the point of the announcement. No other staffing changes or detailed objectives for the remainder of the season are specified in the provided accounts. The information presented focuses on the timing of the transition—immediate start at Catalans—and the tenure length noted by BBC Sport, which extends through the rest of the 2026 campaign.