Liam Thompson (rugby league)
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| Born | 3 January 1992 Wigan, Greater Manchester, England | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Loose forward, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Liam Thompson (born 3 January 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who last played for Oldham in Betfred League 1. He plays as a second-row or loose forward.[3]
Background
[edit]Thompson was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. He attended The University of Central Lancashire making numerous appearances for the Universities first team. He now resides in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
Career
[edit]Thompson came through the Wigan Warriors academy[4] and was in the junior systems of the Widnes Vikings.[5] He has also represented England at Schoolboy level.[6]
Thompson emigrated to Australia in 2018 signing for Stingrays RLFC Shellharbour later joining Currumbin Eagles.
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ "Unsung hero signs new Oldham deal". Oldham Chronicle. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Warriors Sign 11 Youngsters to Academy". Wigan Warriors. 1 February 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Oldham new boy has point to prove". Oldham Chronicle. 25 October 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Thompson on track for the Northern Rail Cup". Manchester Evening News. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2016.