A Scotland international representative Hooker, he previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers of Super League, and Halifax.

Fisher signed for Halifax from North Sydney Bears in November 2004 and the Sydney-born number nine, has a British passport so is not an overseas quota player.

Ben spent three seasons on the books of the Sydney Roosters before joining the Bears in 2001, scooped the club's "Best and Fairest" player award.

In May 2008 Ben signed an extension to his contract keeping him at Hull Kingston Rovers until the end of 2011.

On 30 September 2017 he represented Chile in the 20–20 draw v Thailand at the Hillier Oval, in Sydney; he played loose forward.