21 Facts About Stefan Ratchford

Stefan Guy Ratchford was born on 19 July 1988 and is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League and the England Knights and England international at international level.

Stefan Ratchford previously played for the Salford City Reds between 2007 and 2011 in the Super League and National League One.

Stefan Ratchford started playing rugby league at the age of six, initially playing junior rugby for Wigan St Cuthberts before later switching to Wigan St Patricks.

Stefan Ratchford signed with Salford City Reds in 2005, and made his first team debut for the club in 2007 in a fourth round Challenge Cup match against Gateshead Thunder.

In 2008, following the club's relegation to National League One, Stefan Ratchford established himself as a regular first team player.

Stefan Ratchford formed an effective halfback partnership alongside Richie Myler, helping the team win the Northern Rail Cup, and the Division One Grand Final.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2012 Challenge Cup Final victory over Leeds at Wembley Stadium.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final defeat by Leeds at Old Trafford.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.

Stefan Ratchford signed a new deal in 2014 keeping him at the Warrington club until 2018.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Catalans Dragons at Wembley Stadium.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2018 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.

Stefan Ratchford played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final victory over St Helens at Wembley Stadium.

Stefan Ratchford played 28 games for Warrington in the 2023 Super League season as Warrington finished sixth on the table and qualified for the playoffs.

Stefan Ratchford played in the clubs elimination playoff loss against St Helens.

On 28 March 2024, Stefan Ratchford set a new goal kicking record in the Super League converting his 40th goal in a row.

In July 2024, Stefan Ratchford suffering a fractured eyesocket and jaw during a game against St Helens ruling him out for eight weeks.

Stefan Ratchford was named in the England squad for 2009 Four Nations, but did not appear in any games during the tournament.

Stefan Ratchford made two appearances for the England Knights in 2011 and 2012.

In 2015, Stefan Ratchford set up a business with former Salford City Reds teammate Matty Smith called Future Stars, which runs coaching sessions for junior rugby league players.