Phil Clarke

Philip Clarke (born 16 May 1971) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s.

He moved to Sydney City Roosters in 1995 but his playing career was cut short when he suffered a serious neck injury in a match against North Queensland Cowboys in 1996.

Clarke was Wigan's chief executive from 1997 to 1998, when they won the Grand Final of Super League III.

He became a Sky Sports commentator in 1999 alongside Bill Arthur on Academy matches and moved on to work with Eddie Hemmings and Mike "Stevo" Stephenson on Super League broadcasts.

In February 2019 Phil became a Full Member of the St Helens Rugby League Referees Society.