An England international representative forward, he previously played for Super League clubs; the Bradford Bulls, London Broncos and the Warrington Wolves.

Débuting in 2000, Parker marked his case for a regular position in Super League during a ten-game loan spell with the London Broncos in 2001.

Having won Super League VIII, the Bradford Bulls played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge.

At the end of that year he played for the Bradford Bulls from the interchange bench in their 2004 Super League Grand Final loss against Leeds.

Whilst at the Bradford Bulls, Parker was loaned out to Wakefield RFC where he made seven rugby union appearances over two seasons.