Ross Batty facts for kids
| Date of birth | 20 September 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | North Tyneside, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (16 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ross Batty was born on September 20, 1986, in England. He is a former English rugby union player. Ross played as a hooker, which is a key position in the front row of the scrum. He spent many years playing for Bath in the top league, Premiership Rugby.
Ross Batty's Rugby Career
Ross Batty started his professional rugby journey with Newcastle Falcons. He played for them from 2006 to 2009. After that, he moved to Rotherham for a season in 2009-2010.
Time with Bath Rugby
In 2010, Ross Batty joined Bath. He quickly became a very important player for the team. He was known for his strong presence in the scrum. The scrum is a way for players to restart the game after a small mistake.
Ross played many matches for Bath. On February 2, 2018, he celebrated a big milestone. He played his 150th game for the Somerset team. This number included all the cup matches he played.
In April 2019, Ross signed a new contract with Bath. He had already been with the club for nine seasons. He continued to play for them for a few more years.
Retirement from Rugby
Ross Batty retired from rugby at the end of the 2020–21 season. He stopped playing because of medical reasons. His long career showed his dedication to the sport.
External Links
- Ross Batty's Premiership Rugby Profile
