Stephenson played at centre and made his professional rugby debut with the
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles before signing with Cronulla for the 2007 season Stephenson played well as an interchange forward for the Sharks, winning the club Premier League Coaches Award [http://stgeorge.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass=rugby+league&story_id=1055569&category=rugby%2520league. Stephenson had represented NSW residents and Qld country. ==Post playing==