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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, Oldham RLFC and Huddersfield as a scrum-half.

Background[edit]

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

Playing career[edit]

International honours[edit]

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[edit]

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

County Cup Final appearances[edit]

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

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances[edit]

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

Testimonial match[edit]

Alan Bates' Testimonial matchatDewsbury took place in 1976.

Genealogical information[edit]

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.^{[citation needed]}

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• Photograph Of 'Neil Fox' at rlhp.co.uk

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