Career
He first started for Sale Sharks in 2008 before joining Wasps in 2010 in the Aviva Premiership. He left Wasps to join Esher Reconstruction Finance Corporation in the RFU Championship from the 2011/12 season. Afterwards, he joined Bedford Blues from the 2012-2013 season.
In 2014, Atkinson returned to the Premiership as he signs for Gloucester Rugby from the 2014-2015 season.
