Francisco Hernández (rugby union)

Francisco Hernández
Birth nameFrancisco Hernández Jiménez
Date of birth (1988-10-28) 28 October 1988
Place of birthGranada, Spain
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb; 12 st 4 lb)
Occupation(s)Electrical engineer
Rugby union career
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
C. R. Motril ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
University of Granada ()
Ciencias Sevilla CR ()
2016-17 CR Cisneros ()
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2013-20 Spain 295
Coaching career
Years Team
2023- Spain 7s
2025- Bengaluru Bravehearts

Francisco Hernández (born 28 October 1988) is a Spanish former rugby sevens player and coach. He is currently the coach of Spain national rugby sevens team and Bengaluru Bravehearts.

He was named in the Spanish squad for the 2016 Men's Rugby Sevens Final Olympic Qualification Tournament in Monaco, which they eventually lost. He was later named in the team to the 2016 Summer Olympics.

In 2020 he retired from the practice of sport and in 2023 he was appointed coach of the Spanish rugby 7 team, replacing Pablo Feijoo.

In April 2025, he was appointed coach of the Bengaluru Bravehearts of the Rugby Premier League 2025.