Alan Bates (rugby league)

Alan Bates (birth registered fourth ¼ 1944[2]) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Dewsbury, as a scrum-half, i.e. number 7.

Alan Bates
Personal information
Bornfourth ¼ 1944 (age 76–77)
Dewsbury district, England
Playing information
PositionScrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Dewsbury
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1974 Great Britain 4 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

Alan Bates' birth was registered in Dewsbury district, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Alan Bates won caps for Great Britain while at Dewsbury in 1974 against France (2 matches), and New Zealand (sub) (2 matches).[1]

Championship Final appearances

Alan Bates played scrum-half in Dewsbury's 22-13 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1972–73 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 19 May 1973.

County Cup Final appearances

Alan Bates played scrum-half, and scored 3-goals in Dewsbury's 9-36 defeat by Leeds in the 1972–73 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1972–73 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 7 October 1972.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

Alan Bates played scrum-half in Dewsbury's 2-22 defeat by St. Helens in the 1975 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1975-76 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens on Tuesday 16 December 1975.

Testimonial match

Alan Bates' Testimonial match at Dewsbury took place in 1976.

Genealogical information

Alan Bates is the brother of the rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s for Great Britain (non-Test matches), and Dewsbury, John Bates.

References
  1. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. "Birth details at freebmd.org.uk". freebmd.org.uk. 31 December 2011. Retrieved 1 January 2012.
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