“Lucky they found it early”: NRL legend shares health update.
Phil Gould has spoken from his hospital bed, thanking well-wishers and revealing an unexpected health issue was discovered during routine tests
www.oversixty.com.auI don’t have live access to news feeds right now, but here’s a concise snapshot of the latest publicly reported developments about Phil Gould based on recent coverage up to 2025:
- Health update in late 2025: Several outlets reported that Phil Gould was hospitalized with heart-related concerns, discovered during routine tests, and that doctors were conducting further evaluations. He later posted that “everything is OK” and expressed appreciation for well-wishes, with plans to return home and continue his duties.[2][4]
- Public statements and participation: Gould issued messages from hospital or shortly after, thanking supporters and indicating that he hoped to be back for Grand Final Day, signaling ongoing engagement with Bulldogs’ leadership and Nine’s rugby league coverage once medically cleared.[4][2]
- Context within Bulldogs and media: Throughout 2025, Gould continued to be a prominent figure in both Canterbury Bulldogs management and Channel 9 rugby league broadcast, with extensions reported for his role at the Bulldogs and ongoing media duties, until health matters temporarily sidelined him.[5][2]
- Controversies and external perception: There have been intermittent discussions in various outlets about his public remarks and role, including calls for scrutiny or changes to media involvement, though these were overshadowed by the health news in late 2025.[5]
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