Thomas Burgess (born 21 April 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He has played for the England Knights, England and Great Britain at international level.
Burgess previously played for the Bradford Bulls in the Super League and has played for the World All Stars. He played in the Rabbitohs 2014 NRL Grand Final winning team alongside his twin brother George Burgess, and older brother Sam Burgess. Burgess is also the younger brother of the rugby league footballer Luke Burgess.
Background
Burgess was born on 21 April 1992 in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England. His father, Mark Burgess who died of Motor neurone disease, was also a rugby league footballer who played for Nottingham City, Rochdale Hornets, Dewsbury Rams and Hunslet; whilst his mother Julie is a teacher, currently employed at The Scots College in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. Burgess is brother of Luke, and fellow South Sydney Rabbitohs players Sam, and twin-brother George. Burgess attended Castle Hall Academy to receive a secondary education before becoming a professional rugby league footballer. He played his junior rugby league for Dewsbury Moor.
Burgess was a product of the Leeds Rhinos junior development system, before moving onto the Bradford Bulls.
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