Ryan Atkins
Encyclopedia
Ryan Atkins is an English professional rugby league
footballer who plays for the Warrington Wolves
of Super League
.Started his playing days With Bramley Phoenix Rugby Union An England international
representative three-quarter, he previously played for the Bradford and Wakefield Trinity clubs.
The England
international had an excellent season with the Wildcats in 2006, scoring 9 tries in 19 games after moving on loan from the Bradford Bulls
. He was an integral part of the 2006 Federation Shield
winning side.
The young centre has recently signed an improved three-year deal, after only signing from the Bradford Bulls
midway through the 2006 season.
He has been named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
.
Signed for Warrington Wolves on a three year deal in September 2009, following Richie Myler
from Salford City Reds
.
Atkins played for Warrington
in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos
.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer who plays for the Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
of Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
.Started his playing days With Bramley Phoenix Rugby Union An England international
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
representative three-quarter, he previously played for the Bradford and Wakefield Trinity clubs.
The England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
international had an excellent season with the Wildcats in 2006, scoring 9 tries in 19 games after moving on loan from the Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
. He was an integral part of the 2006 Federation Shield
Federation Shield
-Standings:-Final:Rob Purdham captained the victorious England side in this tournament, with Matt Diskin as the vice-captain. The Paul Cullen coached side entered the final as favourites following a successful group stage with three wins from three matches....
winning side.
The young centre has recently signed an improved three-year deal, after only signing from the Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
midway through the 2006 season.
He has been named in the England training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
.
Signed for Warrington Wolves on a three year deal in September 2009, following Richie Myler
Richie Myler
Richie Myler is an England International Rugby League player for the Warrington Wolves of Super League. He plays as a scrum-half....
from Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
.
Atkins played for Warrington
Warrington Wolves
Warrington Wolves are a professional rugby league football club based in Warrington, England that competes in Super League. They play at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, having moved there from Wilderspool in 2003....
in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
.