The New Zealand Warriors have announced that fullback Sam Tomkins will be released early from his contract to allow him to return to England at the end of the current NRL season.
The 26-year-old England international is said to be 'home-sick' and will return to England at the end of 2015, with his former club the Wigan Warriors having first choice of the player's future.
Tomkins joined the New Zealand Warriors at the end of the 2013 season on a 'record fee', and went on to make 24 appearances for the side in 2014, scoring 13 tries. However, he has only made 2 appearances this season so far due to injury.
Tomkins thanked the Vodafone Warriors, telling the club's official website:
“I never imagined it would reach this point.
“This is a great club and I can’t say enough about the coaching staff. I love being with the lads and it’s a brilliant country to live in but I can only be honest and say I miss home in ways I never thought I would.
“I’m truly grateful to the Vodafone Warriors for agreeing to give me an early release and I am so determined to repay them for their consideration. All I want now is to get back out on the field to help us have a great season.”
With this announcement, the club also confirmed the signing of Rooster's fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on a three-year deal from 2016.
The 26-year-old England international is said to be 'home-sick' and will return to England at the end of 2015, with his former club the Wigan Warriors having first choice of the player's future.
Tomkins joined the New Zealand Warriors at the end of the 2013 season on a 'record fee', and went on to make 24 appearances for the side in 2014, scoring 13 tries. However, he has only made 2 appearances this season so far due to injury.
Tomkins thanked the Vodafone Warriors, telling the club's official website:
“I never imagined it would reach this point.
“This is a great club and I can’t say enough about the coaching staff. I love being with the lads and it’s a brilliant country to live in but I can only be honest and say I miss home in ways I never thought I would.
“I’m truly grateful to the Vodafone Warriors for agreeing to give me an early release and I am so determined to repay them for their consideration. All I want now is to get back out on the field to help us have a great season.”
With this announcement, the club also confirmed the signing of Rooster's fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on a three-year deal from 2016.