| David Bates | |
| Fullname: | David Bates |
| Birth Date: | 23 October 1980 |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in |
| Club1: | Hunslet |
| Year1start: | 2001 |
| Club2: | Warrington Wolves |
| Year2start: | 2001 |
| Appearances2: | 1+2 |
| Tries2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Club3: | Castleford Tigers |
| Year3start: | 2001 |
| Year3end: | 02 |
| Appearances3: | 5 |
| Tries3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals3: | 0 |
| Points3: | 0 |
| Club4: | Gateshead Thunder |
| Year4start: | 2003 |
| Club5: | Halifax |
| Year5start: | 2004 |
| Club6: | York City Knights |
| Year6start: | 2006 |
| Club7: | Dewsbury Rams |
| Year7start: | 2007 |
| Teama: | Ireland |
| Yearastart: | 2003 |
| Yearaend: | 06 |
| Appearancesa: | 6 |
| Retired: | yes |
| New: | yes |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 16 May 2012 |
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 .[1] [2]
David Bates won 3 caps for Ireland in 2003–2006 while at Gateshead Thunder, Halifax and York + 3-caps (interchange/substitute).[1]