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Dragons sign Makinson from 2025
12 Jun 2024
Catalans Dragons have revealed the signing of Tommy Makinson for 2025.
The St Helens winger, 32, has signed a two-year deal with the club.
On signing for the Dragons, Tommy Makinson said: "I'm over the moon to join the Dragons next year and really excited to join up with Steve, Andy and the team.
"I'm really excited to bring my family over and embrace the culture at such an amazing club. The history and supporters of the club is something that really excites me and I want to be part of something special and bring trophies and success to Catalans Dragons."
— Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) June 12, 2024
Born in Wigan, Tommy Makinson made his professional debut for St Helens in 2011 when he turned 19. A product of the Saints academy, he quickly made a name for himself, scoring 11 tries in his first season and playing his first Super League Grand Final against Leeds at Old Trafford.
Throughout the seasons, he became a key player of the St Helens’ squad and the 2014 season confirmed his talent. Scoring 29 tries that season, he clinched he first Super League trophy, scoring the winning try against Wigan in the Grand Final. This season earned him a place in the Super League Dream Team for the first time in his career.
The English winger has forged a great reputation through his performances and consistency at the highest level. He scored some magnificent tries and was particularly adept at acrobatic finishes. He also proved to be a reliable goal-kicker. In 2018, he made his debut for England and was once again named in the Dream Team before winning the supreme individual title rewarding the best player in the world - the Golden Boot.
Makinson became the top try-scorer the following season, and won his second Super League title with St Helens before competing a fantastic quadruple, winning four consecutive Super League titles from 2019 to 2023. Meanwhile, he also helped the Saints to lift the Challenge Cup in 2021, scoring a crucial try against Castleford to secure his first Challenge Cup of his career.
One of the greatest finishers in modern Rugby League and a top level goal kicker as well, he passed the symbolic 1,000-point mark for St Helens during the 2022 season.
Makinson was also part of the squad that secured a historic World Club Challenge championship in 2023, helping the club to become the first Super League side to win a world title in Australia.
In 14 seasons with St Helens, the star winger scored 201 tries and 1412 points in 328 appearances. An England international, he represented his country in the 2022 World Cup and scored 20 tries in 14 appearances with England.
Dragons head coach Steve McNamara commented: "Tommy’s pedigree as a player speaks for itself and we are delighted that he and his family have decided to join us. He is a leader, hugely competitive and knows how to win. He is a great signing for our club."
