David Stephenson (rugby league, born 1972)

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David Stephenson
Personal information
Born (1972-10-06) 6 October 1972 (age 51)
Leeds, England
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1993–97 Oldham Bears 5950020
1998 Hull F.C. 2770028
2001–03 Rochdale Hornets 20433132
Total2904500180
Source: RLP

David Stephenson (born 6 October 1972) is an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at club level for Oldham Bears, Hull Sharks and Rochdale Hornets, as a prop , hooker , positions, or loose forward.

He started his career with Milford Marlins and Queens when he represented Great Britain under 18/s against the Australian schoolboys in 1991 winning the man of the match award.

He played an off-season in Australia in 1993, with Barrie McDermott, for Wyong Roos.

A tough uncompromising player who was a fans favourite at each club he played at.

After retiring he returned to his first junior club Milford Marlins coaching

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