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Thomas Leuluai (born June 22, 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for Wigan Warriors in the English Super League competition. His position of choice is Half-Back.

He started his professional career at National Rugby League side New Zealand Warriors in 2003. He had limited first team experience at New Zealand Warriors with competition from New Zealand internationals Stacey Jones and Lance Hohaia. He spent part of the 2003 season on loan to Otahuhu-Ellerslie playing 10 games and scoring 5 tries and had a further loan period at the club in 2004. At the end of 2004, he left the Warriors after playing 22 games scoring 2 tries and kicking 24 goals.

In 2004, Tommy signed a contract with Super League side London Broncos (now called Harlequins Rugby League) as a replacement for Denis Moran who had left the Broncos to join Wigan Warriors. He spent two years at the club playing 38 games and scoring 19 tries. Both seasons were affected by injury. In 2005, his season was cut short by a broken ankle while his 2006 campaign was disrupted by a hamstring injury sustained while playing for New Zealand. His contract was not extended and he agreed to join Wigan Warriors for the 2007 season.

Thomas agreed a three year deal with Wigan Warriors in December 2006 after months of speculation and rumours, he would replace Australia Michael Dobson and partner Trent Barrett in the half back during the 2007 season.

Leuleuai made his Wigan, Super League debut in a 16-10 defeat against Warrington at the JJB Stadium on 9th February 2007.

Thomas is the second youngest player ever to represent the Kiwis, which he has done six times to date.

• His father is former New Zealand international James Leuluai

• Thomas Leuluai Official Player Profile

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