Thompson could scarcely have wished for a more successful return to York in 2022, after winning the Knights’ Player of the Year award.

The determined back-rower scored five tries in 30 appearances last year, playing a starring role in the Club’s qualification for the Betfred Championship Play-Offs and 26-24 victory over Halifax Panthers 26-24 at The Shay, York's first win in the division’s Play-Offs.

Thompson had previously represented York during a 2011 loan spell from his first professional club Castleford Tigers.

The Normanton-born forward also counts Betfred Super League clubs Hull FC, Leigh Centurions and Leeds on his CV.