Primarily a halfback, Campbell helped establish the Jamaica Rugby League Association and the Vanuatu national team, coaching the latter.
[3][4] Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Campbell played his junior rugby league for the Pine Rivers Bears and Redcliffe Dolphins.
In 2004, he joined the Easts Tigers, starting at halfback in their Grand Final loss to the Burleigh Bears.
[10][11] After leaving the Knights, Campbell served as player-coach of the Noosa Pirates before retiring as a player in 2010 due to a head injury.
[12] In 2004, while still an active player, Campbell helped establish the West Indies national rugby league team, who played one international game against South Africa.