WHITEHAVEN Rugby League has announced the signing of Jordan Thomson. 

This will be Thomson's second spell at the Ortus Rec signing from Betfred League 1 Neighbours Workington Town.

Thomson initially joined the club from the then CARLA League side Hensingham on transfer deadline day in 2018 making his debut away to Bradford Bulls. Thomson remained at the club for the 2019 campaign and overall made 14 appearances in Haven colours before departing the club at the end of the 2019 season.

The forward has been plying his trade at Derwent Park since 2021 making 62 appearances scoring six tries but will return to his hometown club and join up with Anthony Murray at The Ortus Rec and with former Town teammate Jordan Burns who was announced yesterday.

Speaking about returning to the club Thomson said: "I’ve spoken to Muz and everything the club is building towards.

"I want to be a part of it and it’s a bonus being my hometown club. I know what to expect with Muz, he’s a good bloke, a manager, and a coach. There are familiarities there and I’m looking forward to it."

Head coach Anthony Murray said: "It’s great to have another local player returning to his hometown to play. After previously working with Thomson I knew we needed someone in the middle with bags of experience and good leadership qualities and Thomson fits that bill.

"With his experience in the middle, he will be instrumental in helping our young pack and guiding them around the middle of the pitch.

"His work ethic on the pitch and in training will set the standards for our young squad and he will be a positive person in the camp."