Francis Rule (1896–1982) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played as a in the 1920s.

Playing career Rule was a champion with North Sydney and won two premierships with them in 1921 and 1922. Rule played seven seasons with Norths between 1920 and 1927. He also represented New South Wales on six occasions between 1923 and 1925.Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League players. 1995 ()

Rule died on 6 April 1982, aged 86.Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 07/04/1982

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