A former Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR and Wakefield Trinity star could be headed for rugby union.
Thomas Minns burst into the scene scoring against Castleford Tigers for Leeds back in 2013.
He has now expressed interest in a move to rugby union.
He wants to join a local team and keep his rugby career ticking after stints with Leeds, Hull KR and Wakefield in the 13 man code.
Minns was last contracted to and last played for Wakefield during the 2022 Super League season but hasn’t been seen since on a rugby league field.
The 28-year-old outside back came through at Leeds Rhinos with loan spells dominating his time with the Headingley club.
That saw him learn his trade with London Broncos and Featherstone Rovers before a move to Hull Kingston Rovers where he arguably played some of his best rugby.
In a spell from 2016 to 2018 Minns represented the Robins 49 times whilst scoring an impressive 34 tries.
That saw him relegated with the club through the Million Pound Game before being a key part of the squad that saw immediate promotion and a return to the top table of rugby league in England.
Most recently at Wakefield Trinity he played for the Belle Vue side four times in the 2022 season, registering just one try, but has been out of the game since despite reported interest for a return.
He’s since tweeted looking at a return to the rugby pitch, however it may be in the other code of union.
Hey guys I’m looking for a rugby Union team for this season. Preferably Pontefract if anyone can point me in the right direction I’d appreciate it thank you please RT
— Thomas Minns (@Minnsie1) September 2, 2023
Asked why it wasn’t the 13 man code that he would be seeking a return to, he responded.
Because the season is about to finish mate
— Thomas Minns (@Minnsie1) September 2, 2023
Minns has excellent qualities and it is a shame it never worked out long term for him in Super League.
It would be intriguing to see if he ever has a crack at rugby league again in the the future.
