About Steven Bates
Born 1980. Steven Bates is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Steven Paul Bates (born 16 January 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer, whose usual position is at Number 8. He played for Waikato at provincial level and the Chiefs in the Super 14. Bates made the traditional All Blacks route to the top with appearances for New Zealand Secondary Schools, New Zealand U-19 and the U-21s, during this time he played Rugby league and was good enough to be selected for the Warriors U-19s. He played his first test for his nation (v Italy 2004).
He played in the Top League team Toshiba Brave Lupus under Australian coach Joe Barakat, with other New Zealand players Richard Kahui and David Hill.
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New Zealand rugby union player
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Steven Bates was born on 16 January 1980 in Auckland.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steven Bates. https://biography.guide/steven-bates/
MLA: "Steven Bates." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steven-bates/.
Chicago: "Steven Bates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steven-bates/.
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