Parkinson joined the Tasman union's wider training group in 2016, having represented the New Zealand Barbarians Schools side.
He was named in the Crusaders Knights squad as part of his ongoing development and played four minutes for the Crusaders' top side in a practice match against the Highlanders in Oamaru in 2016.
He went on to make 2 appearances for Tasman in the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup and was recalled into the squad ahead of the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup.
Parkinson made 5 appearances for Tasman in 2017 and earned a Super Rugby contract with the Highlanders.
He is a towering young lock that will be looking forward to another chance of proving himself in the Highlanders forward pack when the chance arises after an impressive time with the Māori All Blacks in 2019.
The 2020 Super Rugby season will be a season that the towering lock will use to stamp his authority and get the New Zealand selectors to notice him.
He went into the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season having made 32 appearances for Tasman Makos. He added another 7 appearances to his tally after the 2021 season.
He then went on to play another 9 games for the Highlanders in the 2021 Super Rugby Season, where he boasted impressive statistics making 38 carries 77 tackles.
S.C April 2023
Career
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Highlanders No 5 Lock |
2018 - present |
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Maori All Blacks No 5 Lock |
2018 - 2024 |
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Tasman Mako No 5 Lock |
2016 - 2024 |
