years, having become part of the Great Britain set-up in 2001. He said his reasons for leaving were the "lack of leadership and direction" for the Great Britain team, and the lack of improvement in competitiveness against international opponents, adding that "despite what's been said by the RFL and certain parts of the media, we're no closer now than we were 15 years ago." He is a director of The Sports Office, a sports software company. In February 2019 Phil became a Full Member of the St Helens Rugby League Referees Society. References External links Phil Clarke Wigan Playing Career Page on the Wigan RL Fansite. Rugby League's Generation Game 1971 births Living people Alumni of the University of Liverpool England national rugby league team captains England national rugby league team players English rugby league commentators English rugby league players Great Britain national rugby league team players People from Blackrod Rugby league five-eighths Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Lancashire Rugby league second-rows Sydney Roosters players Wigan Warriors players