Leicester Tigers sign Charlie Atkinson on long-term deal

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of fly-half Charlie Atkinson on a long-term contract.

Atkinson made his professional rugby debut with Wasps in 2020 and scored two tries from four matches this campaign before the Coventry based club were suspended for the remainder of the season after entering into administration.

He was called up to England's training squad ahead of the autumn internationals.

“I am really excited to be joining a club like Leicester Tigers, with such a good squad of players and coaches," he told the club's official website.

“It’s a group who are clearly on the same page and everything done is done for a reason, which I am looking forward to being a part of for a long time.

“The opportunity to join a group of players, with such a young core who are a similar age to me is something that I was keen to do.

“I have had the chance to play at Mattioli Woods Welford Road before and, as an away player, you can feel how much the team means to the supporters.

“The Leicester Tigers fans play such a massive part in the games and so, for me, knowing I will have a crowd like who have got my back is so exciting.”

Leicester Tigers are positioned sixth in the Gallagher Premiership table with three wins from six matches.