Francis Stephenson

Francis Stephenson (born (1976-01-20)20 January 1976) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and was the Operations Director at the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

On signing in late 2005 Rovers made what they called a sensational swoop when the signed Stephenson from London Broncos a Super League star & club captain Yorkshire man Francis Stephenson put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Hull Kingston Rovers.

Francis enjoyed two exceptional seasons in Super League, which resulted in selection for the England World Cup squad in 2000.

Soon after retiring he took up the role of general manager at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, following the departure of the previous Chief Executive.

Francis Stephenson played at prop and scored the match winning try in Wakefield Trinity's 24–22 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1998 First Division Grand Final at McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield on 26 September 1998.