Michael Stephenson (rugby union)

For the rugby league footballer and presenter, see Mike Stephenson
Michael Stephenson (born 28 September 1980 in Tynemouth) is a rugby union footballer, who plays at Fullback for Percy Park RFC and formerly for England. Stephenson began his career with the Newcastle Falcons, winning two English Cups in 2001 and 2004 during five years in the Falcons' first team before moving to Bath in the Summer of 2005, Stephenson then joined Leeds Carnegie before signing for Percy Park RFC and Percy Park Sharks.
Stephenson's rugby career was nurtured at Durham School where he reached two National Cup semi-finals and played at first team level for three years in a team which has produced other internationals such as Garath Archer.
He made his international debut against Canada in Markham on 2 June 2001.