Hawkins has previously played for Leicester Tigers, Bath and Newcastle Falcons.

[4] Hawkins joined Leicester Tigers for the 2010/2011 season.

[5] In 2012 Calum Clark of Northampton Saints was suspended for 32 weeks after being found guilty of deliberately breaking the arm of Hawkins in the 2012 LV cup final.

[6] Hawkins played as a replacement during the 2013 Premiership final as Leicester defeated Northampton Saints.

[7] On 14 April 2014, Hawkins signed for Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal ahead of the 2014–15 season.