David Bates (rugby league)

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David Bates
Personal information
Full nameDavid Bates
Born (1980-10-23) 23 October 1980 (age 43)
Playing information
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2001 Hunslet
2001 Warrington Wolves 1+20000
2001–02 Castleford Tigers 50000
2003 Gateshead Thunder
2004 Halifax
2006 York City Knights
2007 Dewsbury Rams
Total80000
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2003–06 Ireland 6
Source: [1]

David Bates (born 23 October 1980) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played at representative level for Ireland, and at club level for Hunslet, Warrington, Castleford, Gateshead Thunder, Halifax, York City Knights and Dewsbury, as a prop. [1] [2]

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International honours

David Bates won 3 caps for Ireland in 2003–2006 while at Gateshead Thunder, Halifax and York + 3-caps (interchange/substitute). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 104–105. ISBN   978-1-903659-49-6.