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Sam Tomkins has announced a shock return to Super League as he comes out of retirement to play for Catalans Dragons.
Tomkins, who will also continue his role as a pundit for Sky Sports, is set to come back on Saturday July 27 when Catalans face Hull FC in Perpignan – live on Sky Sports Action – and will be available for the remainder of the season.
The 35-year-old initially brought an illustrious 15-year career to an end last year, with the former England captain and two-time Man of Steel retiring at the end of the 2023 Super League season.
“I’m excited. When I retired I was happily retired. I’ve got a great role with Sky and the bits I did with Catalans. It was only when Steve mentioned it to me, that it sparked something inside of me,” he added.
“A big thanks to owner Bernard [Guasch] as well as Steve. When I signed the contract I felt like a young kid signing my first professional contract again.
“I didn’t think I would get the same butterflies as what I did when I was 17. I’m over the moon, I’m excited