Rugby League

Phil Gould

Phil Gould is a League Columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald

Under fire: ARLC Chairman John Grant.

Sack John Grant and don't stop there

People have jumped on a statement I made during the week when I said, "I'm not sure sacking John Grant will solve the issue", as me being supportive of his recent actions and suggesting I think he should stay on as Australian Rugby League Commission chairman.

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman John Grant flanked by NRL CEO Todd Greenberg.

Why the NRL clubs want John Grant's head

Certain members of the Australian Rugby League Commission and key individuals within NRL management have no respect for the NRL clubs. They haven't for some time.

Danger man: Ben Barba.

Sharks might have timed run to perfection

Before a ball was kicked in the 2016 season, I selected the Cronulla Sharks to win this year's premiership. I see no reason to change my opinion at this time.

Sight lines: The Gold Coast Titans were  incensed by a string of refereeing decisions in Friday night’s elimination ...

It's time to hit pause on video refereeing

With the NRL blinded by technology and speeding down the road towards remote-control officiating, Friday night's Bunker shambles was a car crash waiting to happen.