Squires was better known for his rugby union exploits, playing on the wing for Ripon R.U.F.C. and Harrogate R.U.F.C. and twenty nine times for England in the 1970s, scoring six tries, as well as playing for the British and Irish Lions on the 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand. He continued to play for Ripon into his early forties. He played in England's 23-6 victory over Australia at Twickenham in January 1976.