Rugby league great Phil Gould has questioned the length of suspensions across the NRL, saying the game does not need to be without its best players for extended periods. Gould’s comments come off the back of Panthers star Nathan Cleary being handed a five-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on Parramatta’s Dylan Brown at the …
Rugby league icon Phil Gould has poured cold water on the idea of two brothers from Queensland coaching an NRL team together. For several years now there’s been plenty of noise about Ben and Shane Walker taking charge of a team in the big league, having enjoyed success at second tier coaching. They led Ipswich …
Former New South Wales coach Phil Gould has criticized Brad Fittler’s Blues for being too “predictable” in its series-opening loss to Queensland. Despite coming into Origin I as the favourites, the home side was stunned by a spirited Maroons outfit that ran out 16-10 winners courtesy of a strong second-half performance. Fittler selected six Panthers …
Phil Gould has urged Canterbury fans to be patient as he assured them the Bulldogs will become an NRL powerhouse once again and signaled a massive roster overhaul was under way ahead of the 2024 season. The proud Belmore club is at rock bottom, with Trent Barrett leaving his post as coach this week as …
The first episode of Wide World of Sports’ Stories of Origin podcast will be released on Friday May 13. This story is taken from episode two, The Champions, which will be released on Monday May 16. Subscribe to Stories of Origin on Spotify, Apple, Google. Phil Gould and Andrew Johns have lifted the lid on …
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Rugby league guru Phil Gould says he personally challenged Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon to bring a vital but difficult to replicate piece from the Roosters to Cronulla. Fitzgibbon has emerged as a potential candidate for NRL coach of the year, with the Sharks currently in the top-four with six wins from nine games. An extraordinary …
Rugby league great Phil Gould has teed off on the “childish” and “agenda-driven” media attacks on he and Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett after his much-publicized training takeover last week. Gould, the Bulldogs’ general manager of football, came under fire from some sections of the media when it was revealed he took some responsibility off Barrett …
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Rugby league legends Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler say they both agree with Phil Gould’s decision to take over a Canterbury Bulldogs training session during the week. Gould, the Bulldogs’ general manager of football, made headlines when it was revealed he took some responsibility off coach Trent Barrett to give feedback to the playing group …