 However, shortly after rugby union turned professional, he switched codes, joining Rotherham in 1997 as player-coach.He made his on-field début on 17 January 1998, and in six seasons with the club played 133 games (started 130), scoring 38 tries, 85 conversions & 69 penalties for a total of 567 points.He jointly holds the club record for most conversions in a single match (10 v Waterloo on 11 March 2000) He played his last game for Rotherham on 8 May 2004 against Newcastle Falcons.