Gary Atkins

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Gary Atkins
Personal information
Born (1966-10-12) 12 October 1966 (age 56)
unknown
Playing information
Position Centre, Stand-off, Scrum-half
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1986–90 York
1990–92 Castleford 91004
1993–94 York
1995–98 Hull Kingston Rovers
2000 York Wasps
Total91004
Coaching information
Club
YearsTeamGmsWDLW%
2000 York Wasps 0000
Source: [1]

Gary Atkins (born 12 October 1966) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for York (three spells), Castleford, and Hull Kingston Rovers, as a centre , stand-off, or scrum-half. [2] [3] [4]

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Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Gary Atkins played scrum-half, (replaced by substitute Keith England) and scored a try in Castleford's 11-8 victory over Wakefield Trinity in the 1990 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990.

Club career

Gary Atkins was transferred from York to Castleford on Wednesday 1 August 1990, and made his début for Castleford in the 12-30 defeat by Warrington on Sunday 9 September 1990.

Coaching

Sporting positions
Preceded by
Dean Robinson
1996-2000
Coach
Castleford colours.svg
York Wasps

2000
Succeeded by
Lee Crooks
2000-2001

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References

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