Career
Howard played in Australia, while going over to England regularly. Howard played Left-second-row, id est (that is) number 11, in Widnes 24-0 victory over Leeds in the 1991-1992 Regal Trophy final during the 1991-1992 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 11 January 1992. He played Right-prop, id est (that is) number 10, in Widnes" 14-20 defeat by Wigan in the 1993 Challenge Cup final during the 1992-1993 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 1 May 1993, played Right-prop in Leeds" 16-26 defeat by Wigan in the 1994 Challenge Cup final during the 1993-1994 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 30 April 1994, and played Left-prop, id est (that is) number 8, in the 10-30 defeat by Wigan in the 1995 Challenge Cup final during the 1994-1995 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 29 April 1995.
During his time with the Western Suburbs Magpies on the playing roster, he gained several nicknames, including Harves and Harvester, freight, but also mainly as Night Train.
This was because of a song at the time which he insisted the whole team listen to a song called "Night Train". After that Howard represented England in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, also mostly from the interchange bench.
He played prop for Wigan Warriors in the 2001 Super League Grand Final loss to Bradford Bulls. Harvey returned to Australia on a permanent basis, and now works full-time for the Western Suburbs Magpies DRLFC as Development officer, in charge of the junior grades of football, as well as the Junior Magpies development teams.
Howard was appointed Hull Kingston Rovers" first team coach in late 2004.
Permanently taking over from Howard was the former Toulouse coach, Justin Morgan.