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
Phil Ford (rugby) the 1995 World Cup. Ford was nicknamed "The Rubber Man" due to his elusive running style. Following his rugby league career, he returned to live in Cardiff and played for Rumney RFC. Phil Ford played , i.e. number 2, in Bradford Northern's 12-12 draw with Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1987–88 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 17 October 1987, and played in the 11-2 victory over Castleford in the 1987 Yorkshire County Cup Final replay during the 1987–88 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 31 October 1987. Phil Ford (rugby) Phil Ford is