Mike Ford (rugby) lost the series 3-0). He left his position with Ireland in September 2005. In May 2006 Ford became defence coach of England, part of the coaching team that guided England to the 2007 World Cup Final. With Ford as defence coach England conceded the fewest points in the in 2009 Six Nations (70) and the fewest tries in the 2010 Six Nations (5), and the fewest tries in the pool stages of the 2011 World Cup. Deciding not to seek a renewal of his England contract, Ford joined the coaching staff at Bath Rugby. He became head coach at Bath
George Ford (rugby union) first time since 2003. Ford was subsequently selected to embark on England's victorious 2016 summer tour of Australia, starting two of the test matches at Fly-Half. Ford missed out on the 2017 Lions tour and went to Argentina with a severely depleted England team. He was instrumental in the 0-2 test series win. Since the arrival of Eddie Jones as coach Ford has played every game at 10 and Owen Farrell has been moved to 12. Ford has played 21 games at 10 under Jones and played 10 before his arrival. With Ford at 10 England have won 28 from