text: The 26-year-old has made 54 competitive appearances for the Cherry and Whites since arriving in 2014.
  A former Sale Sharks, Wasps and Bedford Blues player, Atkinson has started a total of 21 Premiership matches.
  "It's been great to get game-time this season. I'm excited to get this run of games and really push on," he told Gloucester's club website.
  Director of rugby David Humphreys added: "Mark is someone who has been a stand-out performer every time he takes to the field."
target: Gloucester centre Mark Atkinson has agreed a new "long-term" contract with the Premiership club.