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{{Short description|NZ Maori international rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=February 2013}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Tim Bateman
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname = {{nowrap|Timothy Edward Sullivan Bateman}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|06|03|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Greymouth, New Zealand|Greymouth]], New Zealand
| height = {{convert|182|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|91|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}}
| school = [[Christchurch Boys' High School]]
| university =
| relatives =
| occupation =
| spouse =
| position = [[Centre (rugby union)|Centre]]
| currentclub = [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]]
| allblackno =
| allblackid =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 =
| years1 = 2006–2020
| clubs1 = [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury]]
| apps1 = 52
| points1 = 100
| years2 = 2007–2019
| clubs2 = [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusaders]]
| apps2 = 51
| points2 = 40
| years3 = 2010–2016
| clubs3 = [[Coca-Cola Red Sparks]]
| apps3 = 51
| points3 = 82
| years4 = 2012–2014
| clubs4 = [[Hurricanes (rugby union)|Hurricanes]]
| apps4 = 37
| points4 = 10
| years5 = 2012–2013
| clubs5 = [[Wellington Rugby Football Union|Wellington]]
| apps5 = 22
| points5 = 25
| years6 = 2018
| clubs6 = [[Ricoh Black Rams]]
| apps6 = 13
| points6 = 15
| years7 = 2020–22
| clubs7 = [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]]
| apps7 = 27
| points7 = 10
| years8 = 2024–
| clubs8 = [[Riyadh Scorpions]]
| apps8 = 5
| points8 = 0
| repyears1 = 2006
| repteam1 = [[New Zealand national under-19 rugby union team|New Zealand U19]]
| repcaps1 = 5
| reppoints1 = 20
| repyears2 = 2007
| repteam2 = [[New Zealand national under-21 rugby union team|New Zealand U21]]
| repcaps2 = 1
| reppoints2 = 0
| repyears3 = 2008–2017
| repteam3 = [[Māori All Blacks]]
| repcaps3 = 14
| reppoints3 = 15
| clubupdate = 21 May 2022
| repupdate = 14 April 2019
}}

'''Timothy Edward Sullivan Bateman''' (born 3 June 1987) is a [[rugby union]] player from [[New Zealand]]. He plays mostly [[Inside Centre]].

He was head boy of [[Christchurch Boys' High School]] in Canterbury, New Zealand. He formerly played for the [[Crusaders (rugby union)|Crusaders]] and played in Japan for the [[Coca-Cola Red Sparks]]. He also had a stint at the [[Hurricanes (rugby union)|Hurricanes]] in [[Super Rugby]]. In 2017, he has returned to play for the Crusaders.He recently came out of retirement to play for the "Mighty" Riyadh Rugby Scorpions, which he described as the highlight of his carrier, second only to his first Māori All Black Cap.

Of [[Ngāi Tahu]] descent, Bateman played for the [[Māori All Blacks]] in 2008 and 2012.<ref name="NZM2008">[https://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=teamMaori2008 New Zealand Maori 2008 squad]. Retrieved 1 June 2013.</ref><ref name="MAB2012">[http://www.allblacks.com/news/20929/Maori-All-Blacks-squad-for-2012-European-tour Maori All Blacks squad for 2012 European tour]. Retrieved 1 June 2013.</ref> He has also represented New Zealand at Under 19 and Under 21 level.<ref>[https://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=MaoriAllBlacksPlayerProfile&playerID=1392 Tim Bateman]. Maori All Blacks player profile. Retrieved 1 June 2013.</ref>

==Playing career==

===School boy rugby===
While at [[Christchurch Boys' High School]], Bateman appeared alongside All Blacks [[Colin Slade]], [[Matt Todd]] and [[Owen Franks]] as well as former Crusader [[Nasi Manu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2015/07/edinburgh-new-signing-nasi-manu-open-to-scotland-call/|title=Edinburgh new signing Nasi Manu open to Scotland call|date=3 July 2015}}</ref>

===Later career===
After spending a few years playing rugby in Japan, Bateman returned home and signed with his former club the {{Rut|Crusaders}} for the [[2017 Super Rugby season|2017]]. He played six games and scored three tries in his return season. Bateman was a part of the 2017 {{Rut|Crusaders}} championship winning side in 2017.

Bateman also signed with former provincial team [[Canterbury Rugby Football Union|Canterbury]] ahead of the [[2017 Mitre 10 Cup]] season.

He scored a try in Canterbury's 35-13 Grand Final win against Tasman.

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.hurricanes.co.nz/team/players/tim-bateman Hurricanes profile]
*[http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_4868.html itsrugby.co.uk profile]

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