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 student of Barnard Castle School. Ross is an English rugby union player. His main job on the field is a hooker. He currently plays for Bath, a team in the Premiership Rugby league.
Ross Batty's Rugby Journey
Ross Batty joined the Bath team in 2010. Before that, he played for the Rotherham Titans. He quickly became an important player for Bath. Ross was often part of the team's scrum, which is a key part of rugby.
Playing for Bath
On February 2, 2018, Ross Batty reached a big milestone. He played his 150th game for Bath. This number includes all the cup matches he played for the team. It shows how dedicated he was to the club.
In April 2019, Ross signed a new contract with Bath. He had already spent nine seasons with the club. This new agreement meant he would continue playing for them.
Retirement from Rugby
Ross Batty announced that he would retire from rugby. He decided to stop playing at the end of the 2020–21 season. This decision was made because of medical reasons.