He played at representative level for Wales also represented GB in the Gatorade superleague 9's played in Townsville 1997, and at club level for Redhill ARLFC (Castleford), Castleford, St. Helens, Hull FC and York City Knights, primarily as a wing.
He played for the club on the wing in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls.
[2] Having won the 1999 Grand Final, Saints contested in the 2000 World Club Challenge against National Rugby League Premiers Melbourne Storm, with Smith playing on the wing in the loss.
Smith joined newly formed York City Knights in 2003, making a total of 33 appearances during two seasons at the club.
[3][4] Smith scored one try and won five caps for Wales while at St Helens and Hull between 1999 and 2002, and played for the team at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.