Rugby League Career
Thomas joined Crusaders in March 2010 on an 18 month deal. He made his Crusaders' (and rugby league) debut against French side Catalans Dragons on 19 March 2010. Thomas suffered a head injury during his debut, and as a result had to leave the field after thirty minutes. Crusaders went on to win the game 14–6. Thomas went on to score his first try for the Crusaders against Wakefield Trinity in a 20-10 away victory on April 11. A groin injury prematurely ended Thomas' first season in rugby league, but his recovery was hoped to be complete in time for the 2010 European Cup, for which Thomas was selected in the Welsh preliminary squad.
In a warm-up test before the European Cup, he made a try-scoring international rugby league debut in Wales 13-6 loss to Italy in October 2010. He scored again in his next international vs Scotland. In the final game of the tournament, Thomas was appointed captain, filling in for the injured Lee Briers. He scored a try in that game, helping Wales to a one-point win for both the European Cup Trophy and a spot in the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations.
On 9 July 2011, Thomas confirmed on Twitter that he had broken his left arm during the 38-10 defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers, and expected to be sidelined for two months. After missing the rest of the season and failing to reach 100% fitness before the 2011 Rugby League Four Nations tournament, on 25 October 2011 Thomas announced his immediate retirement.
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