In 2016, Peters became head coach of the
Wests Tigers Holden Cup team. In 2017, Peters became the assistant coach at
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. On 15 September 2017, Peters left his position at Manly after it was alleged he had been involved in a fight with another Manly staff member at a
pub in
The Rocks, Sydney. Peters was issued with an infringement notice by police for offensive behaviour. The Manly club later released a statement which read "The Sea Eagles will not tolerate misconduct and expect all employees to represent the club at the highest standard," Manly owner and chairman Scott Penn said. "All employees agree to the club's code of conduct and know what is expected of them. We must uphold these standards and will not accept any avoidable breach of conduct". After leaving Manly, Peters became an NRL assistant coach under
Wayne Bennett at the
South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2019, before joining with the Newcastle Knights in 2020 as assistant coach. In May 2022, Peters was named as the new coach of
Hull KR, succeeding
Tony Smith. Peters took charge at the end of the
2022 season. On 12 August 2023, Peters guided Rovers to the
2023 Challenge Cup Final against
Leigh, however, the club would lose 17-16 after golden point extra-time. Peters later guided Hull KR to fourth place, and qualification for the playoffs, where they reached the semi-final, but were defeated 42-12 against Wigan. In 2024, Peters guided Hull Kingston Rovers to the
Grand Final, after narrowly defeating
Warrington 10–8 in the semi finals. On 8 October 2024, Peters was named as the Super League coach of the year. On 12 October 2024, Peters coached Hull Kingston Rovers in their
2024 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan. On 7 June 2025, Peters coached Hull Kingston Rovers to their 8-6 2025 Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington. It was the clubs first major trophy in 40 years. In October 2025, Peter became assistant head coach of in addition to his role with KR. In the same month, Peters won the 2025 Super League coach of the year award. On 11 October 2025, Peters coached Hull Kingston Rovers in their 2025 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan. In December 2025, Peters was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by the University of Hull in recognition of his leadership and contribution to rugby league, coinciding with the premiere of Hull KR’s documentary series
Renaissance, which documented the club’s treble-winning season. On 19 February 2026, Peters guided Hull Kingston Rovers to their
World Club Challenge victory against
Brisbane. In March 2026, Peters announced the 2026 season would be his last with Hull KR, in addition to stepping down as Australia assistant coach, with Peters taking the head coach role at the new NRL franchise
PNG Chiefs for 2027. ==References==