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English rugby league and rugby union footballer
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Male
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11 September 1991(Wigan, Wigan, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Iain Thornley (born 11 September 1991) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a centre and winger for the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship.
Background
Thornley was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
Career
Signed to Wigan as a teenager he was selected for the England Academy side but at age 18, he switched codes to Rugby Union to join Sale Sharks.After two seasons Thornley rejoined Wigan on a three-year contract.
He played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.