Charles Joseph Atkinson (born 6 October 2001) is an English professional

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player for

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in the Gallagher Premiership.

Early life and education

Atkinson's father played rugby for

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and had England Under-18 trials. Atkinson first played rugby at Oxford RFC, aged five. He was educated at

Abingdon School Abingdon School is a day and boarding independent school for boys in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The twentieth oldest independent British school, it celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2006. The school was described as "highly ...

from 2013 until 2020 and played in the first XV rugby team. Atkinson played twice for England U-18.

Rugby playing career

In 2020 Atkinson signed for Wasps on a three year contract. He is known for beating defenders, try scoring, and also for physical commitment in defence. This contract ended in 2022 after Wasps went under, he signed for Leicester Tigers in October 2022. On 1 January 2021 Atkinson was selected for the England Under-20 Squad and on 26 January 2021 it was announced that he would be part of the shadow squad for England during the

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. Later that year he was a member of the junior squad that completed a grand slam during the

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. In June 2022 Atkinson was called up by coach Eddie Jones to join a training camp with the senior

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squad. Following Wasps administration in October 2022, Atkinson signed a "long term" contract with

on 31 October 2022. He made his debut as a replacement in Tigers 1 point defeat away to

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on 11 November 2022.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Atkinson, Charlie 2001 births Living people English rugby union players People educated at Abingdon School Rugby union fly-halves Rugby union players from Oxford Wasps RFC players Leicester Tigers players

Early life and education

Rugby playing career

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