Sam Tomkins has admitted committing his future to rugby league was a difficult decision - but his sights are now set on winning more trophies with Wigan. The England international signed an extended deal with the Warriors despite growing interest from rugby union. "I'm only 22 and having to think about the next three or four years wasn't easy," he told BBC Sport ahead of the new Super League season. "I'm concentrating on England rugby league and Wigan Warriors." Sam agreed to commit to Wigan on the day elder brother Joel left Wigan for rugby union side Saracens. He added: "With Joel deciding to leave and go to Saracens, I had to decide what I wanted to do, but I do love it at Wigan and, once [chairman] Ian Lenagan showed the passion to keep me, I was all for signing. "My contract locks me in for a minimum of three... [more]
Sam Tomkins will appear behind the microphone as well as on the pitch during Sky's Super League coverage this season. The opportunity to take steps towards a possible career in the media was offered to the England and Wigan full-back when rumours of a move to rugby union were swirling last... [more]
Is this CP cunningly changed to GP??? [more]
Posted by: jobo on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 at 15:21
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Jeff Lima celebrates his second try during the 2011 Challenge Cup final. Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011
Sam Tomkins has admitted committing his future to rugby league was a difficult decision - but his sights are now set on winning more trophies with Wigan. The England international signed an extended deal with the Warriors despite growing interest from rugby union. "I'm only 22 and having to think about the next three or four years wasn't easy," he told BBC Sport ahead of the new Super League season. "I'm concentrating on England rugby league and Wigan Warriors." Sam agreed to commit to Wigan on the day elder brother Joel left Wigan for rugby union side Saracens. He added: "With Joel deciding to leave and go to Saracens, I had to decide what I wanted to do, but I do love it at Wigan and, once [chairman] Ian Lenagan showed the passion to keep me, I was all for signing. "My contract locks me in for a minimum of three... [more]
Catalan Dragons will once again take a game on the road in 2012 with the French side taking their clash with Wigan Warriors to the La Mosson Stadium in Montpellier. The Dragons will play at the La Mosson Stadium due to renovation work on the pitch at the previously used Yves... [more]
Liam Farrell should start, always been a fan of his. To come off the bench and make around the same amount of tackles as Lockers is a shift and a half. [more]
Posted by: TonyH on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 at 13:49
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Sean O'Loughlin holds the Challenge Cup during Wigan's homecoming the day after the 2011 final. Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011
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