George Ford (rugby union) in the first half of the Premiership final to replace the injured Toby Flood, and scored 12 points in Leicester's 37–17 win over Northampton Saints. In all, Ford played 40 matches for Leicester Tigers, scoring 253 points and winning two trophies. On 23 January 2013 it was announced that he was to leave Tigers at the end of the season, to join Bath Rugby. After his father Mike was sacked as head coach, Ford was linked with a move away from the club and in December 2016 Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Steve Diamond confirmed his interest in Ford. On
Mike Ford (rugby) Mike Ford (rugby) Mike A. Ford (born 18 November 1965) is an English rugby union coach, and former professional rugby league footballer. He is the coach of the Dallas Griffins in Major League Rugby, which is planned to begin in 2018. Ford was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He was a pupil at Saddleworth School in Uppermill, Greater Manchester, from 1976 to 1981, where he was taught, and coached by Phil Larder. Larder later recommended Ford to Ireland when Larder was defence coach of England. Three of his sons play rugby union - George plays for Leicester Tigers, and England,