Contributions of Gareth Thomas noted

While our readers have already noted rugby player Gareth Thomas's contributions to the fight against homophobia in sport, he has just been recognized for his outstanding contributions to Rugby League, following his move from Rugby Union.

From SportingLife.com:

Gareth Thomas' impact on his entry into rugby league was recognised when he was named as one of five personalities of the year.

The veteran former British Lions threequarter made only 11 Super League appearances in 2010 because of injury but his signing for the Crusaders raised the profile of the fledgling Welsh club and he ended the year on a high by leading Wales to victory in the European Cup in France.

Thomas has been singled out by the Gillette Rugby League Yearbook as one of the five individuals judged to have made the biggest impact on the European and world game in 2010.

"As the most-capped Wales player in rugby union history, Thomas gave a Crusaders team assembled at the last minute by coach Brian Noble a face instantly recognisable by the Welsh public," said contributing editor Tim Butcher.

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