Confirmed move by Luke Thompson in the Super League.
The 28-year-old will join the Wigan Warriors and return to Super League after spending the last two seasons with the Canterbury Bulldogs, where he made 42 appearances after leaving St Helens in 2020.
In 2014 and 2019, Thompson won the Harry Sunderland Trophy while playing for St Helens, who also won two Super League Grand Finals.
Moreover, in both 2018 and 2019, he was a member of the Super League Dream Team.
He has played for England on seven occasions, including the Rugby League World Cup 2021 last year.
On the 2019 Lions tour, he made three appearances for Great Britain.
Matt Peet, head coach of the Warriors, said of Luke: “Luke is a fantastic addition for the team. He has a ton of experience and is a good front-row player.
“We are eager to have him and his family join the club.
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After being acquired, Luke Thompson expressed his excitement about returning to the Super League and playing in front of enthusiastic fans and a talented team.
“Joining Wigan at this time is really exciting.
I’m excited to be a part of their fantastic rugby game.
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