Former New South Wales coach Phil Gould responds to NSW’s 44-24 defeat by Queensland, describing the result as “terrible,” according to multiple reports. All three outlets focus on Gould’s post-match remarks following the loss, without presenting a different outcome or dispute over the scoreline. The coverage frames the game as a significant loss for NSW, with Queensland winning by a 20-point margin. While the summaries provided do not include detailed quotes beyond Gould’s characterization of the defeat, the shared theme across outlets is Gould’s evaluation of NSW’s performance after the match. The reports attribute the reaction directly to Gould and treat it as commentary on the meaning of the defeat for NSW. Across Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, the central facts that align are Gould’s involvement, his assessment of the loss, and the final score of Queensland 44 to New South Wales 24.