Ryan Atkins
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October 7, 1985[1] Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 9 lb (99 kg) [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ryan Atkins (born 7 October 1985) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for Warrington of Super League. An England international representative three-quarter, he previously played for Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage № 1236).
Playing career
Atkins began his career with Bradford Bulls but failed to make a first-team appearance before joining Wakefield Trinity Wildcats midway through the 2006 season. His impressive form earned him a call-up and was named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3]
He signed for Warrington Wolves on a three-year deal in September 2009, following Richie Myler from Salford.
Atkins played for Warrington in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final and the 2012 Challenge Cup Final victories over Leeds.[4][5]
Honours
- 2011, 2016
References
- ↑ Stott, Julie (6 October 2010). "England Four Nations Pen Pics". News of the World. UK: News Group Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
- ↑ "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 18 August 2011.
- ↑ "Myler gets England call". England Rugby League. 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2008-10-03.
- ↑ "Leeds 6-30 Warrington". BBC. 2010-08-28. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
- ↑ "Warrington Wolves Are Challenge Cup Winners 2012!". Warrington Wolves Official Site. 25 August 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2012.