William Hope (born 2 June 1993) is an Irish professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second row or loose forward for the Swinton Lions in the Championship[3] and Ireland at international level.

In 2016, he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.

[5] Hope has previously played for the Salford City Reds.

He has also spent time on loan at the Sheffield Eagles and Oldham.

[8] Hope was selected to travel with the Ireland squad for the 2017 World Cup, he only made one appearance but scored twice against Wales.