Alex Thompson (rugby league)

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Alex Thompson
Personal information
Full nameAlexander Thompson
Born (1990-02-11) 11 February 1990 (age 34)
England
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2009–12 Warrington Wolves 11004
2012 Oldham RLFC 19110044
2013–15 Oxford 29132056
2015–19 North Wales Crusaders 56210084
Total1054620188
Source: [1] [2]

Alex Thompson (born 11 February 1990) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played for the North Wales Crusaders in League 1. [1] [2] He is by preference a second-row.

He made his first-grade début in Warrington's 44-34 win at home to Harlequins RL in round 27 of 2009's Super League XIV, in which he came off the bench to score a try.

In 2011 Thompson signed a deal with Oldham R.L.F.C.. [3] Thompson was a target for Oldham R.L.F.C. for their 2012 team building operation.

In 2012 Thompson signed a deal with Oxford Rugby League, This was part of a string of signings that included 4 other players and also old manager Tony Benson. [4]

In 2015 Thompson left Oxford because of the departure of Tony Benson and joined the North Wales Crusaders.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "Pro deal for Thompson". Chronicle Online. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2014.
  4. "Alex Thompson Profile". rleague.com. 29 January 2010. Archived from the original on 6 February 2010. Retrieved 30 January 2010.