Luke Phillips, a former NRL player, will coach Manly Sea Eagles' Under-17s in 2026.
Luke Phillips, a one-time premiership winner and former fullback for four different NRL clubs, has secured a head coaching role for the 2026 season.
Last playing in the NRL in 2002, Phillips has been named as the head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles' Under-17s Lisa Fiaola Cup team for next season.
A former referee, the goal-kicking fullback spent seven seasons in the NRL before he decided to hang up the boots on his playing career.
During this time, he registered 105 appearances and 398 points for the Canberra Raiders (1996), North Queensland Cowboys (1997), Manly Sea Eagles (1998), and lastly, the Sydney Roosters (1999-2002).