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Cool hand Luke gives Cowboys spark for Roosters visit

An injury to forward John Bateman in the captain's run has forced a bench reshuffle for North Queensland ahead of their clash with Sydney Roosters.

AAP · Jul 29

England’s Shaun Wane banks on experience as rugby league’s Ashes ends 22-year hiatus

Australia are the dominant force but Shaun Wane hopes some wise heads plus the exciting Mikey Lewis could cause an upset in the three-Test series

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

Six NRL stars, no Man of Steel in England Ashes squad

Six NRL players are in England's squad for the Ashes, but coach Shaun Wane has had to defend his decision not to pick the Super League's Man of Steel.

AAP · Oct 14, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

From Bradford to Townsville, Bateman feeling at home

Englishman John Bateman says he's quickly settled in life with the Cowboys in Townsville, with the north Queensland city reminding him of Yorkshire.

AAP · Feb 25, 2025

True grit: Bateman gives Cowboys coach key ingredient

North Queensland coach Todd Payten reveals the vital area the side must improve in 2025 and why recruit John Bateman is part of the answer.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

Cowboys recruit finds fitness he never had at Tigers

New North Queensland signing John Bateman has found a new verve in Townsville as he prepares to start the season in the best shape of his recent career.

AAP · Feb 6, 2025

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Price is right as Cowboys sign Bateman until 2026

North Queensland have signed forward John Bateman until the end of 2026 after he was released by Wests Tigers, who will contribute to his two-year contract.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Benji 'unsure' if John Bateman will be at Tigers in '25

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall admits he does not know whether John Bateman will play for the NRL club in 2025 but wants the situation resolved promptly.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

May hits out at speculation that sparked Roosters exit

Terrell May has rubbished claims he is being pushed out of the Sydney Roosters because his face doesn't fit.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

Wests Tigers players stick up for outgoing Utoikamanu

Alex Twal has defended Stefano Utoikamanu for opting to walk out on Wests Tigers, while Alex Seyfarth says it will be unfair to move the prop to NSW Cup.

AAP · Jul 30, 2024

Tigers release Bateman mid-game, insist he'll be back

Wests Tigers announced they would release forward John Bateman to play in the Super League for the rest of 2024 during their round 21 clash with the Warriors.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Utoikamanu decision put on hold as Tigers head to NZ

Stefano Utoikamanu has held off announcing any decision on his future until after Wests Tigers' clash with the Warriors, as the prop's contract saga drags on.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Luai battle no added motivation for Tigers gun Galvin

Wests Tigers veteran John Bateman is doubtful if a clash with future teammate Jarome Luai will be extra motivation for young gun Lachlan Galvin.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

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AAP · Apr 4, 2024

Tigers' Klemmer apologises for outburst at Gutherson

David Klemmer says there was no malice in his exuberant celebrations following the Tigers' win over Parramatta.

AAP · Mar 30, 2024

Lack of hip-drop charges leaves Fitzgibbon 'confused'

Craig Fitzgibbon has questioned why more players are not charged over hip-drop tackles, with Cronulla losing a third player in two years to similar challenges.

AAP · Mar 11, 2024

New Raider Smithies extends Canberra's British empire

New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Hard work and family help Leeds centre Harry Newman live the dream with England

The 23-year-old has suffered some serious injuries.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England

Shaun Wane had said he would not pick Leeds centre Harry Newman due to concerns over his attitude, but he is set to make his Test debut on Sunday

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Second spoon threat motivates Tigers amid fresh turmoil

John Bateman insists the Wests Tigers' players won't allow the club's in-fighting to distract them from their biggest game of the year, at St George Illawarra.

AAP · Jun 17, 2023

Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers

Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.

AAP · May 20, 2023

Brooks has a party for his 200th in 66-18 Tigers win

Luke Brooks has had one of the finest nights of his career in his 200th NRL game, as Wests Tigers racked up a record-breaking 66-18 win over North Queensland.

AAP · Apr 5, 2023

Bateman open to Wighton reunion at Wests Tigers

Wests Tigers forward John Bateman says Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton would make a welcome addition to the NRL club's lineup.

AAP · Mar 24, 2023

Tigers' Bateman in danger of missing clash with Broncos

Englishman John Bateman was one of the Wests Tigers' best in their 24-12 loss to Melbourne but could miss their next clash with Brisbane due to an injury.

AAP · Mar 22, 2023

Tigers claim Wakeham can unlock Brooks' attack

Brandon Wakeham's inclusion at five-eighth can be the key to unlocking Luke Brooks and Adam Doueihi, according to Wests Tigers teammates.

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