Joe Batley (born 27 June 1996) is an English rugby union player who plays at Second Row, Flanker or Number 8 at Bristol Bears.[1]
| Birth name | Joseph Batley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 June 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Portsmouth, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 124 kg (19 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A graduate of Gloucester academy. Batley signed his first professional contract with local rivals Bristol Rugby who compete in the RFU Championship from the 2017–18 season.[2]
Batley represented England U18s in a friendly tour match against France[3] He then represented England U20s during the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championship[4]
On 13 May 2020, Batley would sign for Worcester Warriors on a one-year deal for the 2020–21 season.[5] On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted.[6]
Following the termination of his contract at Worcester it confirmed that he would return to Bristol Bears.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Joe Batley: Leicester Tigers sign utility forward on loan from Bristol Bears". BBC Sport. BBC. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Gloucester back-rower Joe Batley to join Bristol next season". BBC Sport. 3 April 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Batley England U18s". Gloucester Rugby. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Batley England U20s JWC squad". Gloucester Rugby. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
- ^ "Joe Batley: Worcester Warriors sign Bristol Bears forward for 2020-21 season". BBC Sport. 13 May 2020. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Worcester player and staff contracts terminated after high court ruling | Worcester | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ "JOE BATLEY RETURNS TO BRISTOL BEARS". Bristol Bears. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2022.