Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips (1915-1974) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.

He played for Newtown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition, as a second-row.

In 1943, Phillips was a member of the Newtown side which won their third and last premiership, defeating North Sydney 34–7 in the grand final, with Phillips scoring a try.

The following season, Phillips was a member of the Newtown side which finished as minor premiers and reached the 1944 grand final against Balmain.

Newtown lost the first grand final 19–16, but as minor premiers they had the right to challenge for a rematch.

Phillips (back row 3rd from right) in the Newtown 1943 premiership team