Former St Helens and Test forward ‘excited’ to sign four-year deal at Wigan Warriors
The 28-year-old former St Helens prop will leave Canterbury Bulldogs, where he has made 42 appearances in four years, at the end of the season.
“I can’t wait to go back playing in the Super League with crowds up and the squad strong,” Thompson told the media.
Thompson won two Super League Grand Finals with the Saints in 2014 and 2019, and was the Harry Sunderland Trophy winner in the latter.
He was also named in the Super League Dream Team in 2018 and 2019.
“Luke is an outstanding acquisition for the club,” said Warriors head coach Matty Peet.
“He is an excellent front-rower with a wealth of experience.”
“We look forward to welcoming him and his family to the club.”
Thompson, who attended the same St Edmund Arrowsmith school as Oliver Gildart, has made seven England matches, including one in last year’s World Cup.
On the 2019 Lions tour, he also made three appearances for Great Britain.
Former Saints and Test forward James Graham appeared to let the cat out of the bag last week when discussing the situation.
“Sometimes there are personal reasons that English lads will go back,” Graham told Triple M.
“I’m gutted he’s not going to be in the NRL and I’m more disappointed that he will be wearing the Cherry and White next year.”
