Steve Thompson signs deal with Leeds

ENGLAND hooker Steve Thompson has signed a two-year contract to return to the Guinness Premiership and join Leeds Carnegie from French club Brive.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Jun 2010, 00:08 BST

Updated 1st Jun 2010, 00:15 BST

Thompson will make the move when he returns from England's tour to Australia and New Zealand.

"I am really pleased to be joining Leeds Carnegie at an exciting time for the club," said the 31-year-old.