Leo Thompson

Leo Thompson (born 28 May 2000) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His position is prop.

Leo Thompson
Personal information
Born (2000-05-28) 28 May 2000
Muriwai, Gisborne, New Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight107 kg (16 st 12 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Newcastle Knights 26 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023 Māori All Stars 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 14 May 2023

Background

Born in Muriwai, Gisborne, New Zealand, Thompson is of Māori descent.[2] He played rugby union as a youth,[3] before being signed by the Canberra Raiders.[4]

Thompson is the identical twin brother of Chiefs Super Rugby player Tyrone Thompson.[5][6]

Playing career

Early years

Thompson was a part of the Canberra Raiders' Jersey Flegg Cup team in 2020 and 2021.[7][8] Ahead of the 2022 season, he signed a 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.[9]

2022

In March, Thompson had his Knights contract upgraded from a development contract to a Top 30 contract, allowing him to join the NRL squad.[10] In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Sydney Roosters.[11]

In July, Thompson had his contract extended until the end of 2025.[12]

Statistics
Year Team Games Tries Pts
2022 Newcastle Knights 16
2023 10
Totals 26

References
  1. "Leo Thompson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Geenty, Mark (30 September 2020). "Mitre 10 Cup rising stars: Tyrone Thompson on his 50m try and NRL hopeful twin brother". Stuff.
  3. "Rugby: NBHS pipped in Super 8 final". NZ Herald.
  4. World, Rugby (27 November 2019). "What is attracting rugby league clubs to union stars?". Rugby World.
  5. "Monday Morning Dummy Half: Canberra Raiders Love Aotearoa". The Niche Cache.
  6. "20-year-old frontrower scores 50m debut try off lineout move". www.rugbypass.com.
  7. "Canterbury v Canberra". 16 March 2020.
  8. Man, 18th (24 November 2020). "2021 Jersey Flegg Cup squads".
  9. Pryde, Scott (30 December 2021). ""He won't look out of place": Knights recruit eyes off NRL debut". Zero Tackle.
  10. "Knights re-sign Edrick Lee". Newcastle Knights. 2 March 2022.
  11. "Roosters v Knights Round 1 NRL team list". Newcastle Knights. 8 March 2022.
  12. "Three more years for rising star Leo Thompson". Newcastle Knights. 28 July 2022.
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