Tom Armstrong returns to Super League after signing for Widnes
Wednesday 13 July 2016 16:38, UK
Tom Armstrong has moved back to Super League with Widnes after signing a two-year deal.
The 26-year-old, who has scored 52 tries in 90 appearances for the Centurions, will link up with the Vikings for the start of the 2017 season.
Armstrong was released by St Helens in 2011 in order to pursue his education outside the sport and after recently completing a masters degree in petroleum engineering Widnes coach Denis Betts has brought the player back into the top flight.
"Tom has been on my radar for the last few years, I looked at him when he was released from St Helens to go and further his studies," said Betts.
"He has worked his way through Championship level and played outstandingly for Leigh, but now he is looking for a Super League opportunity."
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Armstrong played part-time rugby for Swinton and Sheffield Eagles while completing his masters before moving to Leigh in 2014.
The player will link up with the Vikings for the start of the 2017 season and he revealed Betts was one of the persuading factors in choosing Widnes over other interested clubs.
"I am elated to have signed for the Vikings," he said. "There were several Super League clubs interested but I chose Widnes for a few reasons.
"Denis Betts approached me a few years back after leaving Saints and, when he expressed an interest this time, he did so with a lot of knowledge of my game and style of play which instilled me with real confidence in making the transition back into Super League with the Vikings.
"Widnes as a club have been developing and making some great progress in the Super League year in year and out. The style of play Denis instils in the players at Widnes really suits my game."
