Gareth Stephens

Gareth Stephens is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a or in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and Wales, and at club level for Leeds where he signed a record schoolboy contract and made his first team debut at the age of 17, Castleford Tigers, Hull FC, Sheffield Eagles and York Wasps.

Background

Stephens was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, and he is the son of Gary Stephens, former rugby league international footballer of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Gareth Stephens is also the cousin of Dean Hanson, the rugby league, or of the 1980s and 1990s for Halifax and the Illawarra Steelers.

Playing career

Club career

Stephens started his career at Leeds, making his début in September 1991. He was signed by Castleford for £65000 in July 1994. He went on to play for Hull FC, Sheffield Eagles, Halifax Blue Sox and York Wasps.

International honours

Stephens won caps at Great Britain academy and U21 level along with four caps for Wales between 1995 and 1998, including at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.