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England centre Seb Atkinson decides club future after tug-of-war

Gloucester Rugby have announced that they have won their tug-of-war with Leicester Tigers and have persuaded England international Seb Atkinson to put pen to paper on a new deal at Kingsholm.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:26 PM
England centre Seb Atkinson decides club future after tug-of-war
Key Things to Know
  • Seb Atkinson has signed a two-year contract extension with Gloucester Rugby keeping him at Kingsholm until 2029.
  • Gloucester won a transfer battle against Leicester Tigers, who targeted Atkinson to fill a squad gap.
  • The 24-year-old inside centre has earned seven caps for England and made his senior debut in 2025.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Gloucester Rugby have announced that England international Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract to remain at Kingsholm until 2029. The 24-year-old inside centre had been the target of a transfer pursuit by Leicester Tigers, but chose to commit his future to Gloucester by signing a fresh two-year contract extension.

Atkinson, who has earned seven caps for England and was recently named in Steve Borthwick's Nations Championship squad, previously claimed Gloucester's Player of the Year honors in 2024 and 2026. Head coach George Skivington described the re-signing of the former Worcester Warriors player as a significant milestone for the club.

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