He excelled at both rugby and soccer, being a very fast sprinter, and also possessing a very large lung capacity which allowed him to recover from physical exertion rapidly.
Bateman played right-centre in Warrington's 12-2 victory over Bradford Northern in the 1990–91 Regal Trophy Final during the 1990–91 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 12 January 1991, and played right-centre in the 10-40 defeat by Wigan in the 1994–95 Regal Trophy Final during the 1994–95 season at Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on Saturday 28 January 1995.
[6] He follows in a tradition of rugby talents from the Llynfi Valley including Windsor Major, Ray Chico Hopkins, J. J. Williams and Gwyn Evans.
Putting his education to good use, he worked in the Hematology Department of Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend and for several years continued to play at amateur level for local club Heol-y-Cyw.
Allan Bateman won Rugby League caps for Wales while at Warrington, Cronulla, and Bridgend Blue Bulls 1991...2003 14-caps 5(6?