[2] He retired from playing in 2021, and has since served as head coach for NOLA Gold in Major League Rugby (MLR).

He showed he was well capable of stepping up to the higher level and he had a strong 2006/ 2007 season for the Highlanders and Southland.

He played for the Chiefs in the 2012 Super Rugby, joining national teammate Mahonri Schwalger.

[3] On 17 July 2014, Thompson signed for Newcastle Falcons who compete in the English Aviva Premiership from the 2014–15 season.

[4] Kane also represented Samoa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.