Return To Rugby League
It was announced in June 2010 that Gasnier was intending to return to rugby league following the expiration of his rugby union contract. This was confirmed when he signed a four-and-a-half year deal with former club St George Illawarra.
Gasnier made his comeback for the Dragons against the Penrith Panthers but the Dragons lost 12-8. His second match however was more of a success, as he scored the match winning try for the Dragons as they snuck home against the South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-13. He went on to play for the Dragons' in the 2010 NRL Grand Final, scoring the first try of the match to help the joint-venture club beat the Sydney Roosters and claim its first premiership.
Gasnier participated in the Dragon's 2011 World Club Challenge and Charity Shield wins.
His good form lead to him being selected to join the NSW Rugby league team again for the 2011 State of Origin series. He played all three matches, displaying mixed form throughout the series.
On 14 July, he formally announced his retirement from professional rugby league. He finished his career in a semi-final clash at Suncorp Stadium against the Brisbane Broncos, with the Dragons losing 13–12, after a Darren Lockyer field goal in extra time.
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