Leo Thompson

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Leo Thompson
File:Leothompson.jpg
Personal information
Born (2000-05-28) 28 May 2000 (age 25)
Muriwai, Gisborne, New Zealand
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–25 Newcastle Knights 80 3 0 0 12
2026– Canterbury Bulldogs 0 0 0 0 0
Total 80 3 0 0 12
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023–24 Māori All Stars 2 0 0 0 0
2023–24 New Zealand 5 1 0 0 4
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As of 31 August 2025
RelativesTyrone Thompson (twin brother)

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

Background

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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 Knights teammate Tyrone Thompson.[5][6]

Playing career

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Early years

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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

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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]

2023

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Thompson played a total of 25 matches for Newcastle in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 5th on the table. Thompson played in both finals games as Newcastle were eliminated in the second week of the finals by the New Zealand Warriors.[13]

2024

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Thompson played 23 games for Newcastle in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 8th and qualified for the finals. He played in their elimination finals loss against North Queensland.[14]

2025

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On 3 January, Thompson signed a four-year deal to join the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs from 2026 onwards.[15]

Statistics

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Year Team Games Tries Pts
2022 File:Newcastle colours.svg Newcastle Knights 16
2023 25 1 4
2024 23 1 4
2025 16 1 4
2026 File:Canterbury colours.svg Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Totals 80 3 12

References

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