Phil Gould
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19636.4Global Dominance: 0.01%Phil Gould is a veteran rugby league coach and commentator, known for his outspoken views on the sport and his critical stance on player decisions regarding code-switching.
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Phil Gould has been battling a serious back issue while managing player contracts.
Cleary is aiming to do a Cronk. But have Panthers already clinched the ultimate prize?Australia· 2026-09-26
Phil Gould has been praised by Cameron Ciraldo for his support during a challenging season.
The five internationals who confronted a man with a knifeAustralia· 2026-09-19
Phil Gould maintained it was a completely unfair penalty against the Roosters.
Clubs abusing HIAs? Yes, it’s a thingAustralia· 2026-09-18
Phil Gould is a commentator who believes Braydon Trindall will be a dominant player in the NRL.
Phil Gould says he’s ‘the next Cody Walker’. He’s Cronulla Sharks most important player and the NRL’s best value halfAustralia· 2026-09-18
Phil Gould ruminated in Channel Nine commentary about the Panthers' performance.
Forget Penrith Panthers Nathan Cleary chaos. This was their true premiership pedigree on show once moreAustralia· 2026-09-14
Phil Gould is smart and knows how to keep the young half’s mind distracted away from the grind of football.
Tigers to curb Marshall’s powers as they search for coaching directorAustralia· 2026-09-12
Addo-Carr expressed confidence in the leadership of general manager of football Phil Gould.
Addo-Carr’s career at crossroads after alleged positive roadside cocaine testAustralia· 2026-09-12
Phil Gould is noted for wanting to keep his relationship with the Bulldogs a secret.
These are the forbidden phrases the NRL won’t let you hearAustralia· 2026-08-08
Watson was aware he could have easily been playing against the Roosters after meeting with Phil Gould about a move to the Bulldogs.
How Roosters sought approval from adidas’ German HQ to change Indigenous jerseyAustralia· 2026-08-04
Phil Gould had a visitor from Chelsea Football Club for a catch-up.
‘Media cop’ to crackdown on negative coverage of gameAustralia· 2026-08-01
Phil Gould provided advice to the Wests Tigers regarding media management.
Adam Doueihi returns to Wests Tigers training following peace talks with Benji MarshallAustralia· 2026-07-28
Phil Gould criticized the narrative surrounding Nathan Cleary's performance as lazy and ridiculous.
Nathan Cleary is running out of things to achieve in rugby leagueAustralia· 2026-07-08
Phil Gould praised Daley as the greatest player ever to wear the sky blue jersey.
NSW Blues stun Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in emotional finale for Laurie DaleyAustralia· 2026-07-08
Daley joins the history books by becoming just the third Blues coach to win multiple Origin series, alongside Phil Gould.
State of Origin Game III: New South Wales defy odds to beat Queensland and win series
New Zealand· 2026-07-08
Phil Gould took aim at the Maroons’ No.9.
Queensland hooker’s referee antics slammedAustralia· 2026-07-07
Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould said: 'Lachlan is the sort of player who would be very adept at replicating the style of attack Queensland employ through Munster and Sam Walker.'
Can Galvin cameo help Blues counter Maroons’ stars?Australia· 2026-07-04
Phil Gould is referenced for his commentary on rugby league and his insights.
Peter Fitzsimons on ‘Gallipoli’ effort of WallabiesAustralia· 2026-07-04
Phil Gould has argued the Blues’ ability to combat Grant’s match-winning running game rests on their defensive strategy.
NSW Blues Blayke Brailey and his rapid recovery from a fractured armAustralia· 2026-07-01
Daley mentioned there had been no need to first run the idea of bringing Galvin into camp by Bulldogs’ supremo Phil Gould.
Look who has been invited into NSW Origin campAustralia· 2026-07-01
Phil Gould, who coached the Blues to a series win in 1996, will not attend a reunion dinner.
Matty Johns reacts to replacing Laurie Daley as NSW Blues State of Origin coachAustralia· 2026-06-27
Phil Gould referred to Matt Burton's potential market value and contract considerations for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury Bulldogs’ Matt Burton, Stephen Crichton and Lachlan Galvin in latest halves shake-upAustralia· 2026-06-21
Phil Gould commented on the notion of Nathan Cleary having to 'own' an Origin series as ridiculous.
Bears lure Wallabies legend in key code-switch signingAustralia· 2026-06-21
Phil Gould gives advice to the NSW selectors regarding their selection process.
Laurie Daley can’t save the NSW Blues. But Andrew Johns canAustralia· 2026-06-20
Phil Gould's comments about a young player sparked controversy and led to the introduction of anti-tampering rules.
Integrity Unit investigating Mal Meninga over claims he courted Bulldogs duoAustralia· 2026-05-30
Phil Gould is a prominent sports commentator and the general manager of football at Canterbury.
Why Gould wouldn’t talk about the only thing everyone is talking aboutAustralia· 2026-05-28
Bulldogs general manager Phil Gould is also very close to Packer.
Mahoney’s Vegas verbals with old teammates light fuse for explosive reunionAustralia· 2026-03-07
Phil Gould confirmed via social media that Burton would play at Allegiant Stadium if fit.
Bulldogs star cleared for Las Vegas opener against DragonsAustralia· 2026-02-16
Phil Gould is the general manager of the Bulldogs and provides polarising opinions on the team's performance.
Why only six players remain from Ciraldo’s first season at the Canterbury BulldogsAustralia· 2026-01-18
Hetherington has made 96 NRL appearances but is yet to realise the potential that once prompted Phil Gould to label him an 'elite' talent capable of playing at State of Origin level.
Eli Katoa is on the road to recovery. But for now, how do the Melbourne Storm replace him?Australia· 2025-12-20
Phil Gould was firmly against changing the kick-off rule and expressed his opinion publicly.
Wayne Bennett, Craig Bellamy and Ricky Stuart to discuss bunker, sin-bins and kick-off ruleAustralia· 2025-12-01
