Career
He plays lock for the Western Force. Office the field, Battye has a passion for the arts, with his portrait Battye Blue appearing on the National Portrait Gallery"s website. In early 2012, Battye upgraded from a rookie to professional contract with the Western Force Super Rugby club
Battye made his Super Rugby debut on 3 March 2012 against the Queensland Reds.
After three seasons playing for the Western Force, Battye joined French side Béziers prior to the 2014-2015 Rugby Pro D2 season.