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{{short description|English rugby league & union footballer}}{{distinguish|Ian Thornley}}{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}}{{Use British English|date=February 2020}}

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Background

Thornley was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}}

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.NEWS,weblink Sale Sharks sign Iain Thornley from Wigan Warriors, BBC Sport, 21 July 2010, 7 April 2013, After two seasons Thornley rejoined Wigan on a three-year contract.NEWS,weblink Iain Thornley re-joins Wigan Warriors from Sale Sharks, BBC Sport, 9 May 2012, 7 April 2013, He played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.WEB,weblink Hull FC 0-16 Wigan Warriors, 24 August 2013, BBC Sport, 13 November 2019, WEB,weblink Wigan Warriors overcome Hull FC and elements to win Challenge Cup, 24 August 2013, Guardian, 13 November 2019, WEB,weblink Wigan Warriors grind out victory over Hull, 24 August 2013, Sky Sports, 13 November 2019, He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.WEB, Super League Grand Final,weblink Super League, 14 July 2013, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20130729050226weblink">weblink 29 July 2013, NEWS, Newsum, Matt, Super League Grand Final: Wigan Warriors beat Warrington,weblink 13 November 2019, BBC Sport, 5 October 2013, WEB, Super League Grand Final: Warrington v Wigan,weblink BBC Sport, 13 November 2019, WEB,weblink Warrington Wolves 16 Wigan Warriors 30, 5 October 2013, Daily Telegraph, 13 November 2019, WEB,weblink Wigan see off Warrington in X-rated Grand Final to complete double, 5 October 2013, Guardian, 13 November 2019,

Wigan (re-join)

On 17 November 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Wigan Warriors in the Super LeagueWEB, Love Rugby League, 17 Nov 2021, 24 Dec 2021, Wigan confirm two new signings,weblink On 28 May 2022, he played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.WEB,weblink Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors, www.bbc.co.uk, 26 May 2022, In round 11 of the 2023 Super League season, Thornley made his first appearance for Wigan in eleven months and scored two tries for the club in their 14-10 loss against Hull F.C.WEB,weblink Hull FC nail rare traits in victory as Jake Trueman shows dark arts on debut, www.hulldailymail.co.uk,

Wakefield Trinity

On 25 Oct 2023 it was confirmed that he would join Wakefield Trinity for the 2024 season on a 1-year deal.WEB, Yorkshire Live, 25 Oct 2023, Wakefield Trinity secure capture of Wigan Warriors centre as squad rebuild starts,weblink

References

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External links

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• Catalans Dragons profile
• SL profile

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