Sam Bates (rugby league)
Sam Bates (born 2 December 1995) is an English rugby league footballer who played as a prop for the Bradford Bulls and Dewsbury Rams.
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Born | Halifax, England | 2 December 1995|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 22 February 2018 |
Bradford
2014
Bates was named in the Bradford Bulls' team for the first time on 21 April 2014, for the match against Wigan Warriors.[4] He made his professional début in this match, when he came on as a replacement for Jamal Fakir after 18 minutes, but was unable to prevent the Bradford Bulls from succumbing to an 84-6 defeat.[5] He appeared again in the following match against Warrington Wolves.[6] In June 2014, he signed a new two-year contract with Bradford Bulls.[7]
2015
Bates did not feature in any of the pre-season friendlies.
Near the start of the season Bates was released from the club.
Statistics
Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | D/G | Points |
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2014 Bradford | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2015 Bradford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
- loverugbyleague
- Rugby League Project
- Bradford website
- "Bates to Make Super League Bow". Bradford Bulls. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- "Match Facts – Wigan v Bradford – 21st April 2014". Sky Sports. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- "Report – 4 May 2014; Bradford Bulls 34 - 28 Warrington Wolves". Super League. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.
- "Talented Bates Bags New Deal". Bradford Bulls. 11 June 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2014.