| 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 (Heritage № 781), 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]