England worldwide John Bateman has joined NRL aspect North Queensland Cowboys on a two-year deal having been given early launch by Wests Tigers.
The 31-year-old second rower started his profession at hometown membership Bradford Bulls and moved to Wigan Warriors in 2014 the place he received two Tremendous League titles and was named the membership’s participant of the 12 months thrice.
Having moved to Australia for his first stint within the NRL with Canberra Raiders, after which briefly returning to Wigan in 2021, Bateman joined Sydney-based Wests in 2023 and spent the latter half of 2024 on mortgage at Warrington.
“Now we have been out there for an skilled ahead with the power to play both within the center or on an edge,” said Cowboys general manager of football Micheal Luck., external
“John bases his recreation round defensive intent and willingness to compete in each scenario – a few areas we have made no secret we wish to enhance considerably on in 2025.”
Bateman, who has received 26 England caps and 4 for Nice Britain, made 10 Warrington appearances on the tail finish of the 2024 marketing campaign, serving to them to a play-off spot the place they have been finally overwhelmed by Grand Finalists Hull KR.