Tom Johnstone is back!! – Wakefield Trinity RLFC

Wakefield Trinity have secured Tom Johnstone’s return to the club on a four-year deal from Super League side Catalans Dragons!

A product of Wakefield’s academy system, Johnstone made his debut in 2015 and went on to make 115 appearances for the Red, White and Blue, scoring 87 tries, before moving to the south of France.

The flying winger has so far made 39 appearances for the Catalans Dragons since making his move in 2023, appearing in the Super League final last season.

The 28-year-old becomes the second England International to commit to Trinity in 2024, after his Catalans team-mate Mike McMeeken. Johnstone appeared in all three of England’s recent Test series against Tonga, scoring two tries in the first game.

Johnstone is eager to return to where his career began: “I am delighted to be returning to Wakefield Trinity next year.

The club means a lot to me and I have watched everything over the last 12 months and since Matt took over the club. It’s incredibly exciting for everyone involved. I really believe the club is building something special.

When my wife and I decided we wanted to return home to England, we talked to Powelly, Matt and Millsy. I liked the ambition and the direction the club was going and I knew I had to be a part of it.

I have a lot of great memories over the years and I know how passionate the fans are. I hope that when I return I can help create more and bring success to this proud and historic club.”

Trinity head coach Daryl Powell marveled at the clubs recruitment already ahead of the 2024 season after securing the winger of the 2023 Super League Dream Team: “This is the second international player announcement to come following Mike McMeekan. It shows a clear trajectory for the club in terms of recruiting high quality players at the top of their games. Tom is one of the best interiors in the game and we are excited to bring him back to help us move towards our collective goals. He is strong, fast and a world class finisher. I look forward to working with him in the coming years.”

Ste Mills, Recruitment Manager said: “We are delighted to get another huge signing for Wakefield Trinity over the line. Tom will be another world class signing for the club. His reputation has grown over the past two years to be the best winger in Super League.

Tom will add a lot of quality to our squad and it’s huge news to land another one of our key targets alongside Mike McMeeken. We are delighted to have brought him home.”

Tom will be proudly sponsored in 2025 by TS Civil Engineering and Utilities. We want to thank them for their commitment.