Mark Atkinson, the Gloucester and England centre, has announced his retirement from professional rugby due to medical reasons after over a decade with Gloucester Rugby. The announcement was made by Gloucester Rugby, stating that Atkinson will continue to be involved with the club, working with the commercial team and on matchdays. Atkinson's career is celebrated for his climb from the second tier to becoming a Gloucester legend, with tributes highlighting him as an unbelievable player and a very decent person. Despite being considered one of the Premiership's most underrated players, Atkinson did earn an England cap, a recognition some believe should have come more frequently.
π BREAKING: Mark Atkinson has announced his retirement from rugby. One of the most underrated players the Premiership has seen. Thankfully he did eventually receive an England cap, but it should have been many more.
Gutted to hear this. A fantastic player who climbed his way up through the second tier to be a Gloucester legend. https://t.co/G6ytqDbJLk
After a decade at @gloucesterrugby, Mark Atkinson has called time on his playing career due to injury. https://t.co/QAOpxIpAPU
Outstanding career and a very decent fella β¦ https://t.co/EI4g9Yqtua
πππ π₯ππ§ππ₯ππ¦ π’ Mark Atkinson has today announced his retirement from professional rugby on medical grounds after over a decade in Cherry & White. Aki will be sticking around the Club working with the commercial team as well as on matchdays. It's been a pleasure,β¦ https://t.co/RssCvFyRQU
BREAKING: Gloucester & England centre Mark Atkinson has been forced to retire π π§ Hear the full interview β‘οΈ https://t.co/LBCL2oGXkD https://t.co/jc9Bf4P0Ln
ππ¨Mark Atkinson has been forced to retire because of injuryπ¨π Proper rubbish news to wake up to on a Monday this. Unbelievable player on his day, wish Atki the best in his retirement.