McIntosh began his career with the
Northcote Tigers in the
Auckland Rugby League. He was part of the Tigers team that won the Fox Memorial trophy, something which he rates the highlight of his career. McIntosh then joined the
North Harbour Sea Eagles and was part of the team that won the inaugural
Lion Red Cup in 1994. After this he was signed by the
Penrith Panthers in the
Australian Rugby League. However he only played two first grade games in 1995 and was not retained by the club. McIntosh finished his career with the
Wentworthville Magpies, where he won two
Metropolitan Cups. McIntosh then returned to his
Northcote Tigers club and played in the
Bartercard Cup. ==Coaching career==