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Luke Thompson is a New Zealand-born professional rugby union player who currently plays for the Canterbury Crusaders in the Super Rugby competition. He was born on 16 April 1981 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thompson began his professional rugby career in 2003, playing for the Canterbury provincial team in the National Provincial Championship. He then moved to the Crusaders in 2006, where he has been ever since. Thompson has represented New Zealand at the international level, playing for the All Blacks in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. He has also played for the Barbarians and the New Zealand Maori. Thompson is married to his wife, Sarah, and they have two children together. As of 2021, Luke Thompson's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earns a salary of around $500,000 per year from his rugby career. He also earns additional income from endorsements and sponsorships.

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 16 April 1981
Birthday 16 April
Birthplace Christchurch, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Luke Thompson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Luke Thompson height is 1.96 m and Weight 108 kg.

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Height 1.96 m
Weight 108 kg
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Who Is Luke Thompson's Wife?

His wife is Nerissa Thompson

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Wife Nerissa Thompson
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Children Maya Thompson, Henry Thompson

Luke Thompson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Luke Thompson worth at the age of 43 years old? Luke Thompson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Luke Thompson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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2015

During the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Thompson was part of a successful campaign by the Japanese rugby team, where they achieved three wins including against two-time world champions, South Africa. He was also part of the Japanese team in 2019 World Cup, when as hosts they beat Ireland, ranked second in the world at that time, 19-12.[14]

2012

He was recalled briefly in November 2012 where he was called up to the squad as an injury replacement for Toshizumi Kitagawa and started in Japan's first away wins in Europe against Romania and Georgia. In 2013 he was retained in Japan's wider 41 man training squad for the Asian 5 Nations and Pacific Nations Cup, but was cut from the squad when it was trimmed.

2011

After the 2011 Rugby World Cup, he was left out of the Japan squad for the 2012 Asian 5 Nations by new Japan coach Eddie Jones who had decided to have fewer foreigners in the team than his predecessor Kirwan.

Thompson obtained Japanese citizenship in July 2011 after 7 years in Japan, and is well settled. His sister Anna Thompson is a member of the New Zealand national netball team, the Silver Ferns.

2007

In 2007 he qualified through residency to play for Japan and made his debut in April against Hong Kong. He then became a regular member of the side for all of John Kirwan's reign as Japan coach between 2007 and 2011 representing them at two World Cups. In the 2007 tournament he notably scored 2 tries as Japan pushed Fiji close.

2004

Thompson started his career with Canterbury in New Zealand, but after his route to the team was blocked by the return of Brad Thorn and the presence of Chris Jack, he signed for the Sanyo Wild Knights in 2004. He has since moved to play for the Kintetsu Liners where he played until his retirement.

1981

Luke Thompson (トンプソン ルーク , Tonpuson Rūku, born 16 April 1981) is a retired Japanese rugby union player. He played as a lock and occasional flanker. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.