A who’s who of rugby league gathered in Sydney to farewell Lance Thompson, who was laid to rest on Friday.

Lance Thompson was a warrior on the field and a gentlemen off it during his 239 NRL game career, representing the Dragons and the Sharks.

Such was his impact on rugby league, that hundreds of people flocked to Horizon Church in Sutherland as the league community came together to honour Thompson’s memory.

Former teammates from the Dragons and Sharks, including Trent Barrett, Anthony Mundine, Mark Gasnier and Brett Kimmorley were there to say farewell to Thompson.

Fox League’s Andrew Voss and Mark Gasnier delivered the eulogies in front of the packed congregation.

Sharks’ coach and skipper Shane Flanagan and Paul Gallen were also in attendance.

Thompson passed away at the age of 40 last month, believed to be from natural causes leaving behind three beautiful children.

Rest in peace Lance.