Izaac Tui'itupou Thompson (born 3 October 1996) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

Izaac Thompson
Personal information
Full nameIzaac Tui'itupou Thompson
Born (1996-10-03) 3 October 1996 (age 28)
Height192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–24 South Sydney 14 6 0 0 24
2025 Canberra Raiders
Total 14 6 0 0 24
Source: [1]
As of 18 May 2024

Playing career

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2022

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Thompson made his first grade debut in round 21 of the 2022 NRL season for South Sydney against the New Zealand Warriors, scoring a try.[2][3]

2023

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Thompson played a total of seven games for Souths in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table and missed the finals.[4] On 24 September, Thompson played for South Sydney in their 2023 NSW Cup grand final victory over North Sydney.[5]

2024

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Thompson played a total of five matches in the 2024 NRL season. Souths confirmed at the end of their round 27 match that Thompson would depart of the club at the end of the season.[6][7] On 26 November, it was announced that Thompson had secured a train and trial deal with the Canberra Raiders.[8]

Statistics

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Year Team Games Tries Pts
2022   South Sydney Rabbitohs 2 2 8
2023 7 1 4
2024 5 3 12
Totals 14 6 24

source: [9]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Round 21 Team Lists". NRL.com. 2 August 2022.
  3. ^ Tiernan, Eamonn (6 August 2022). "Latrell clinic has Souths charging towards top four as Warriors stump to new low: 3 Big Hits". Fox Sports Australia.
  4. ^ "'Absolute madness': Potential Latrell switch slammed as a 'band aid' for broken Bunnies". www.foxsports.com.au.
  5. ^ "Taaffe's statement as Souths end 40-year drought; veteran's captain's knock: Reserves Wrap". www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. ^ Chalk, Ethan Lee (7 September 2024). "Rabbitohs confirm departures of seven players". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Souths farewell SEVEN players as Wayne's roster rebuild takes shape — Transfer Centre". www.foxsports.com.au.
  8. ^ Chalk, Ethan Lee (25 November 2024). "Former Rabbitohs winger lands NRL lifeline". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Izaac Thompson - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
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