England rugby league star Sam Tomkins has announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.
Tomkins, currently plying his trade with Catalans Dragons, will call time on his playing career due to a troublesome left knee problem. The former England star and three-time Super League champion confirmed his decision while appearing on a Sky Sports broadcast Friday evening.
A statement from the player read: "It’s been an honour to play for three great clubs, firstly playing for my hometown club of Wigan Warriors where I was given the opportunity and guidance to work through the reserve grades before becoming a regular Super League player, secondly the NZ warriors for a great experience in the NRL where I grew as a player and person alike and lastly the Dragons where I have been able to play my part as a leader in a club going from strength to strength over the last four years.
