Luke Thomas (rugby league)

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Luke Thomas
Personal information
Full nameLuke Thomas
Born (2002-10-19) 19 October 2002 (age 22)
Crewe, Cheshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Weight15 st 4 lb (97 kg)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022– Warrington Wolves 61004
2022(loan)Rochdale Hornets 20000
2023(loan)Swinton Lions 10000
2023(loan)Hull KR 00000
Total91004
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022– Wales 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 1 August 2023

Luke Thomas (born 19 October 2002) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

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He has spent time on loan from Warrington at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1.

Background

Thomas was born in Crewe, Cheshire, England. He is of Welsh descent.

Playing career

Early career

During his childhood, Thomas began playing rugby union before switching to rugby league at the age of 11. He played junior rugby league for Latchford Giants before joining the academy at Warrington Wolves. [3]

Club career

In August 2022, Thomas made his Wolves Super League début against the Leeds Rhinos. [4]

International career

In June 2022, he made his senior international debut for Wales in a 10–34 defeat against France. [5] He was called up by Wales during the 2021 Rugby League World Cup as a replacement for the injured Ben Evans. [6]

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References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Player Summary: Luke Thomas". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  3. "Luke Thomas, factfile on Warrington Wolves youngster". Warrington Guardian. 17 May 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  4. "Super League: Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves". BBC Sport. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  5. "France Score First Win Under Frayssinous". International Rugby League. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
  6. "Warrington Wolves prop comes into Wales squad for World Cup". Warrington Guardian. 22 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.