 Ford played rugby league as a , playing for Wigan, Leigh, Oldham (two spells), Sydney Roosters, Castleford (two spells), South Queensland Crushers, Warrington (Heritage № 933), Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1097) and Bramley.He won 10 caps for Great Britain.Ford played in Wigan's 14-8 victory over New Zealand in the tour match on Sunday 6 October 1985.