John Bateman joins the Wolves

Warrington Wolves have confirmed that England international John Bateman has joined the club on a short-term deal for the remainder of the 2024 Betfred Super League season.

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We're delighted to confirm that England international John Bateman has joined the club for the remainder of the 2024 season pic.twitter.com/yBTlykQf87

— Warrington Wolves (@WarringtonRLFC) July 26, 2024

Bateman makes the move from NRL side Wests Tigers who he joined back at the start of the 2023 season. The 30-year-old is a two-time Betfred Super League winner from his time with Wigan Warriors where he also lifted the Betfred Challenge Cup and Betfred World Club Challenge.  

The back-rower featured for England in last year’s 3-0 series victory over Tonga and has made a total of 28 appearances for England and Great Britain, crossing for nine tries.

On the move, Bateman said: “I’m really looking forward to the opportunity. I know how big of a club Warrington is and I know a few of the boys who speak very highly of the club.  

“I’ve been involved in the big games throughout my career and hopefully I can bring that experience and know how at this stage of the season.  

“I played with Sam [Burgess] in internationals for England and hearing how passionate he was to get me over was a big factor. 

“I’ve played at The Halliwell Jones many times during my Wigan days and I’m looking forward to the fans being on my side this time round. I know how passionate they are and hopefully I can play a role in bringing them success.” 

Warrington Wolves Head Coach Sam Burgess added: “It’s fantastic for us to be able to bring in someone with John’s quality for the final part of the season.  

“He’s achieved so much in the game and brings a vast amount of experience to us. He’s a fierce competitor with a fantastic work rate and he’ll complement what we’ve been building so far this season.” 

Warrington Wolves face Bateman’s former club Wigan Warriors in Round 19 in a huge top-of-the-table clash this evening (Friday 26 July), live on Sky Sports.