Michael Atkinson is an Australian sports presenter, broadcaster, and journalist.
Atkinson is known for his work with Stan Sport and Nine News Queensland. He has covered rugby, netball, tennis, and a wide range of Australian and international sporting events.
Career
Early career
Before entering broadcasting, Atkinson worked in professional rugby as a team manager for the Queensland Reds. After his time with the Reds, he lived in London, where he worked in the finance sector.[1]
Nine Network
Atkinson joined Nine News Queensland, working across both the Brisbane and Gold Coast bureaus as a sports reporter and presenter. He also contributed to Nine's Wide World of Sports, including coverage of Suncorp Super Netball and the Brisbane International tennis tournament.[1]
Atkinson has also filled in as co-host on Weekend Today.[2]
Stan
He later became a presenter and broadcaster for Stan Sport, covering major rugby competitions and producing commentary, analysis, and feature content.[3]
Other
Michael has also written sports opinion columns for the Brisbane Times.
In 2025, Atkinson appeared on the Built in the Bush podcast, discussing his career path from rural Queensland to national sports broadcasting.[4]
Personal life
Atkinson grew up in Quilpie, a small town in western Queensland. He later attended Marist College Ashgrove as a boarding student.[1]
Atkinson is married to Sophie, and they have two children.
References
- ^ a b c "Michael Atkinson, Sports Reporter Brisbane News Team - 9News". www.9news.com.au. 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "Nine Annouces Today's 2025/2026 Summer Host Lineup". Nine for Brands. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "Michael Atkinson". Nine. 2025-10-12. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ Built In The Bush (2025-01-14). Episode 1 - From the Bush to the Broadcast: Michael Atkinson's Path to Success. Retrieved 2026-01-17 – via YouTube.
