Alan Bates (birth registered fourth ¼ 1944) 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 .
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).
Championship final appearances
Alan Bates played 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 , and scored 3-goals in Dewsbury's 9-36 defeat by Leeds in the 1972–73 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1972–73 season at Odsal Stadium, Bradford on Saturday 7 October 1972.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances
Alan Bates played 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.