Former Wigan Warriors Grand Final winner latest signing for ambitious Championship club

Oldham RLFC have confirmed the signing of former Wigan Warriors man Iain Thornley on a two-year contract.

Thornley, primarily a centre, won the division last year with Wakefield Trinity.

However, before this, he won two Super League Grand Finals and two Challenge Cups across two stints with Wigan Warriors, as well as a further Challenge Cup with Catalans Dragons,

The 33-year-old also had significant spells with Hull KR, Catalans Dragons and Leigh Centurions.

Somehow, prior to that packed resume, there was also a stint in rugby union with Thornley spending three seasons as a winger in the other code. Now, back in Rugby League and flourishing, he’s made yet another move.

The Roughyeds were promoted to the RFL Championship ahead of next year, and are clearly keen to make big signings to make the step up a level a bit smoother.

The signing of Thornley comes after two other major signings, with Adam Milner and Gil Dudson already confirmed to be lining up at Boundary Park next year.

Championship side secure signing of Wigan Warriors Grand Final winner

Speaking to club media, Thornley said: “I want to be part of clubs that have ambitions.

“At Wakefield, I was part of a club that won all three trophies and got promoted.

“Oldham want to do something similar, it will be stepping stones each year but hopefully we can have a good year next year.

“I’m really excited. I have heard a lot about the place and people have nothing but good things to say about the club.

“I will give everything for Oldham. I pride myself on my defence and taking the ball in hard so I cannot wait for that first game.

“I have won Challenge Cups and Grand Finals with Wigan and been part of the Challenge Cup final team at Catalans.

“Last year was very special with Wakefield too. I have learned that you should never stop learning.”

It’s a real statement of intent for the promoted side ahead of the 2025 campaign.