Oscar Thomas
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Born | London, England | 3 January 1994|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 14 st 2 lb (90 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Fullback, Stand-off, Scrum-half | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 21 August 2023 |
Oscar Thomas (born 1994) is a
Thomas previously played for the London Broncos, London Skolars, Bradford Bulls and the Sheffield Eagles.
Playing career
London Broncos
Thomas made his Super League début for the London Broncos in 2014, against St. Helens. The game was lost by the Broncos, 16-58. He was named in the starting line-up and played as fullback. He made six appearances during the Broncos' unsuccessful spell in Super League. Thomas continued with the club for one more season in the Championship. He scored ten tries in 16 games before moving away to Odsal.
London Skolars loan spells
Thomas made his début for the
Bradford Bulls
Thomas signed a 2-year deal with the
Thomas re-signed with the Bulls for a year following the clubs liquidation. He featured in the pre-season friendly against
(11 points). The back left Bradford after making 41 appearances, scoring eight tries and kicking 67 goals.Sheffield Eagles
He was released at the end of the season and subsequently signed for Sheffield Eagles on a one-year deal.[3] He featured in the Eagles' pre-season friendly against his former employers Bradford Bulls where he scored a try and converted upon his return.
Workington Town
On 30 Nov 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Workington Town in the RFL Championship[4]
Keighley Cougars
On 24 Jul 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Keighley Cougars in the RFL Championship[5]
International career
Thomas was selected in the Scotland squad for the 2014 European Cup. He started the game against Ireland at fullback which Scotland won 25-4 before featuring in the halves in the 22–38 loss to France. Thomas then started at fullback in the 42–18 win over Wales. He scored a tries against Ireland and Wales.
Thomas was selected for the 2015 European Cup. He started the match against Wales at halfback, scoring a try in an 18–12 loss. He then also featured against Ireland.
Thomas was selected for Scotland in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. After missing the first game, he featured against New Zealand, and scored a try.[6]
He has made nine official international appearances, scoring on four occasions and kicking three goals. Helping Scotland to 22 points over a three-year period.
References
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Oscar Thomas - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Players - Love Rugby League". Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ "Sheffield sign Scotland international Thomas". Sheffield Eagles. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2018.
- ^ "Two new arrivals at Workington as one player departs". Love Rugby League. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL OSCAR THOMAS JOINS COUGARS". www.keighleycougars.uk. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup: Scotland make three changes to face New Zealand". 31 October 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.