Sam Tomkins has confirmed he’ll play once more for the Catalans Dragons in 2025 after signing for an additional yr with the membership.
The previous England captain initially retired following Catalans’ defeat to a different of his former golf equipment, Wigan Warriors, within the 2023 Grand Closing at Outdated Trafford having been stricken by a knee harm.
However Tomkins made a shock comeback for the Dragons in July and made six appearances for the French membership in the course of the last rounds of the common season.
Tomkins was in the end unable to assist Catalans return to the play-offs after reaching the Grand Closing final yr, with the Dragons ending the common season in seventh and lacking out on a spot within the high six on factors distinction from St Helens.
Now, the two-time Man of Metal winner has signed with the membership for an additional yr, protecting his profession going into an 18th season.
“I’ve decided to go round again,” Tomkins informed Sky Sports activities forward of the Tremendous League semi-final between Hull KR and Warrington.
“I’m really excited because I’m a competitor. I want to play on the big stage, nights like tonight are exactly the reason I want to go round again.”
In an announcement on the Dragons web site, Tomkins added: “Retiring at the end of 2023 gave my body time to heal and after playing the last part of the 2024 season, I feel I’m ready to contribute for a full season now.
“The membership have assembled a really sturdy squad for 2025 and I am unable to wait to be part of what guarantees to be an thrilling yr for the membership.
Dragons head coach Steve McNamara mentioned of Tomkins’ new deal: “I am fully convinced he is mentally and physically ready to be a hugely influential player for us in 2025.
“He’ll undertake a vigorous pre season which I’m sure will see him return to his perfect kind. He is a big asset to our group together with his means and management.”
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