Paul Stephenson (rugby league)

Paul Stephenson (born 22 September 1983 in Newcastle, New South Wales) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the National Rugby League. Stephenson plays centre and made his professional rugby debut with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles before signing with Cronulla for the 2007 season [1]. Stephenson played well as an interchange forward for the Sharks, winning the club Premier League Coaches Award [2].He has represented NSW residents and Qld country. After his professional career finished, Stephenson moved to Brisbane with his family and played 2 seasons with the Ipswich Jets under the guidance of Glen Lazarus and later with the Tweed Heads Seagulls.