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Sam Tomkins (born 23 March 1989) is a professional rugby league analyst for Sky Sports and former professional player. He finished his career as captain of England national team before continuing for a final season with Catalans Dragons in the Super League.
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- 23 March 1989 (age 34), Milton Keynes, England
- 13 st 1 lb (83 kg)
Mar 10, 2023 · Catalans Dragons and England captain Sam Tomkins will end his playing career at the end of the 2023 season due to a knee injury. The 33-year-old won Super League's Man of Steel twice and played in two World Cups for his country.
- Why Now? Knee Injury The 'Nail in The Coffin'
- Taking It Back to April 2008: Tomkins Makes His Debut
- Changing The Game: What Does It Mean to Be A full-back
- The Highest of Highs: Grand Final Wins with Wigan
- Representing England: Always A 'Proud' Moment
- What Is Next For Sam Tomkins?
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Tomkins suffered a knee injury in 2022 that kept him out of four of the Dragons' last seven Super league matches, with the England skipper then taking the time to get right for the Rugby World Cup, during which he was an integral cog for the hosts in their run to the semi-finals. However, after undergoing surgery in January to relieve some of the p...
From a young whippersnapper to England captain, Tomkins grew into a leader for every team he played for and will be a huge missing piece going forward on the domestic and international stage. But before all that happened, he was just a youngster dreaming of his debut. "I remember [then Wigan coach] Brian Noble telling me midway through a week. We w...
In 2009 Tomkins was really thrust into the spotlight as Wigan head coach Michael Maguire moved him full-time to the full-back position, having spent most of his time at half-back to that point. Little did the game know, Tomkins was about toreinvent the position entirely. Steve Prescott and Jonathan Davies had rapid speed at the back, but Tomkins wa...
A long rugby league career can often end without just reward, but Tomkins saw the fruit of his labour from very early on and that 2010 Grand Final win against St Helens still goes down as one of his all-time highlights. "I have been lucky that there are lots of highlights to go from but ultimately we play this game to win trophies," he added. "The ...
Not only has Tomkins had a career to remember domestically, but he has thrived on the international stage too. Indeed, his time in England camps represent some of his proudest moments, especially after captaining them at last year's Rugby League World Cup. "Playing for your country is very, very special and it is something I have never taken for gr...
Although his time as a rugby league player is drawing to an end, Tomkins will be remaining with Dragons and in the game, representing them in off-field matters as he "learns" what his new passion is within the game he loves. With one chapter closing, he believes the next is about to begin. "I will be continuing with the Dragons. I have got a new ro...
England captain and two-time Man of Steel Sam Tomkins announces his decision to end his 15-year career at the end of the 2023 Super League season. He reflects on his highlights, challenges and legacy in the sport, from his debut at Wigan to his World Cup run with England.
Oct 7, 2023 · Sam Tomkins’ late try ends St Helens reign and puts Catalans in Grand Final | Super League | The Guardian. Sam Tomkins touches down for the decisive, 79th-minute try that sends Catalans...
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Oct 14, 2023 · Sam Tomkins, who announced his retirement due to a knee injury, hopes to win the Super League trophy with his French club in his final game. He faces his former team Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford, while his coach Steve McNamara focuses on the French players' ambition.
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Oct 4, 2021 · Catalans Dragons full-back Sam Tomkins has won the 2021 Steve Prescott Man of Steel award. Super League's annual award is decided by points accrued on a round-by-round basis across the season....
Mar 10, 2023 · England captain and two-times Man of Steel winner Sam Tomkins has announced that he will retire from rugby league at the end of the season. The 33-year-old has yet to appear for his club...
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