Seb Atkinson
Seb Atkinson (born 21 May 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Premiership Rugby club Gloucester. Club careerAtkinson is a graduate of the Luctonians club in Herefordshire. He joined the Senior Academy at Sixways in the summer of 2020 having captained Warriors to third place in the 2019-20 Premiership Rugby Under-18s Academy League.[1] Atkinson joined Stourbridge on a dual registration in October 2021. He made his senior debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup win over Gloucester at Sixways Stadium in December 2021 and his Gallagher Premiership debut as a replacement against Sale Sharks in February 2022.[2][3] Due to the club entering administration, all Warriors players had their contracts terminated on 5 October 2022.[4] On 17 October 2022, Atkinson signed for local rivals Gloucester ahead of the 2022–23 season, following his Worcester exit.[5] Atkinson made his Cherry & White debut in a 38–31 victory against Bristol Bears in the Premiership Rugby Cup, scoring a brilliant solo try in the process.[6] With a number of notable performances in the Premiership Rugby Cup, Atkinson became a regular component of the Cherry & White midfield, with many appearances to his name across all competitions. At the end of the season, Atkinson was voted as young player of the season by fans.[7] On 30 March 2023, Atkinson signed a new deal to stay at Kingsholm, thus promoted to the senior squad ahead of the 2023–24 season.[8] He scored a try in the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby Cup final as Gloucester defeated Leicester Tigers to win their first trophy for nine years.[9] At the end of that season Atkinson started in the 2023–24 EPCR Challenge Cup final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which they lost against Sharks to finish runners up.[10] International careerAtkinson was due to captain England Under-18s at the end of the 2019–20 season but their programme was cancelled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1][11] He was included in England squad for the 2021 Six Nations Under 20s Championship in Cardiff but was not used in any of their five matches in a Grand Slam-winning campaign. Atkinson was named in England Under-20s EPS squad for 2022 but remained uncapped at youth level.[12][13] In May 2025 Atkinson was called up to a training camp for the senior England squad by coach Steve Borthwick.[14] The following month Atkinson played for an England XV side in a non–cap friendly against an France XV, which they lost 24–26 to the opposition at Twickenham Stadium.[15][16] Atkinson was included in the squad for the 2025 England rugby union tour of Argentina and the United States.[17] On 5 July 2025 he made his Test debut starting in a 35–12 victory over Argentina.[18][19] A week later in their next match Atkinson scored his first try at international level as England completed a 2–0 series win.[20] List of international triesas of 12 July 2025[update].
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