Phil Gould

Phil Gould

Phil Gould is a League Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald

Set of Six

A point of principle: Give golden point the boot

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Phil Gould Full marks to Panthers captain Kevin Kingston this week for the professional manner in which he handled his press interviews.

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Set of Six

How to turn a free kick into an own goal

Phil Gould The outstanding form of NSW Waratah Israel Folau should be an embarrassment to NRL decision makers.

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SET OF SIX

Why the players’ rights are paramount

Phil Gould Phil Gould pinpoints six issues pertinent to rugby league this week.

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League

NYC must take step back for game to go forward

Phil Gould The appointment of former NZRL boss Jim Doyle to conduct a study of the development pathways and competitions in Australian rugby league is vital to our game's future.

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Frustrated clubs want a change of pace but are still united behind commission - NRL is a different matter

Phil Gould The support from the 16 NRL clubs for chairman John Grant and his fellow commissioners is complete and unwavering.

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Rugby League

Even stevens in a clash of the titans

On a high: The Storm's Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater celebrate a try in their win against the Manly Sea Eagles.

Phil Gould The Storm and the Bulldogs have made the grand final with vastly different game plans.

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Different styles create perfect mix for finale

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Phil Gould The two best teams following the 26 home-and-away rounds of the premiership have safely negotiated the treacherous waters of semi-final football to make their way to the big show on NRL grand final...

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