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Phil RothfieldSports Editor-at-Large

Phil Buzz Rothfield is a 43-year veteran of sports journalism. He covered his first rugby league grand final in 1978 – the Manly Sea Eagles – Cronulla Sharks replay. Buzz has been involved in the coverage of every State of Origin game since its inception in 1980 and has covered sport in major countries including England, Russia, the United States and Brazil.

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NRL 2024 RD15 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v St. George Illawarra Dragons - Francis Molo. Pictiure: NRL Photos

Molo’s anger at booze comment

A supposed lighthearted comment from a member of the Dragons’ coaching staff is believed to be behind Francis Molo’s decision to want out of the club.

NRL

NRL 2020 RD02 Gold Coast Titans v Parramatta Eels - Dylan Brown Mitchell Moses

Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: Moses’ hypocrisy exposed in Brown saga

Mitchell Moses has no right to publicly chime into the debate about his halves partner Dylan Brown staying loyal to Parramatta. Plus Buzz reveals his highlights and lowlights.

NRL

30 NRL coaches sacked in ruthless decade: Why Benji won’t be 31

There have been 30 NRL coaches sacked in less than a decade. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield asks Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson – who has axed three coaches in his career – whether Benji Marshall will be 31.

NRL

What’s the Buzz: How the once proud Dragons lost their way

The Brisbane Broncos remain one of the healthiest footballing clubs in the country, while the numbers show just how far the once proud St George Illawarra have fallen, writes Phil Rothfield.

NRL

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh art on Ryan Girdler, Nathan Hindmarsh

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: League legend quits Triple M radio show

Triple M have found a surprise replacement after ex-NRL star Ryan Girdler quit has role, while the reason why Francis Molo wants to quit the Dragons can be revealed. That and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

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Brown’s rugby bombshell: Eels star offered to Wallabies

In the latest bombshell contract development involving Dylan Brown, it’s been revealed that the Eels star was offered not only to NRL clubs, but also to Rugby Australia as a possible Wallaby for the 2027 World Cup.

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The gruesome injury that ended Goodman’s superfight dream

A cut eye has reopened causing Sam Goodman to postpone his superfight against Japan’s Naoya Inoue for a second time. Graphic Warning: Click here to see the photo.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Actors Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Russell Crowe watch the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on March 26, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Souths insider: Reason for Crowe’s furious reaction to sale news

A South Sydney insider has revealed the reason behind Russell Crowe’s bristling statement following the bombshell news that he wants to sell his multimillion-dollar share of the Rabbitohs.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Roosters is tackled during the round 27 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium, on September 06, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Buzz’s off-season predictions: Top NRL honour for rugby import

With our attention now turning to 2025, PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his 11 bold predictions for the NRL season – including a breakout season and major award for former a Wallaby and Olympian.

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22/11/19: Matt Burke, George Gregan and Phil Kearns talking about the future of Rugby in Australian. They were attending the RAA launch at Sofitel Wentworth . John Feder/The Australian.

Channel 10 sacks Wallabies legend after 10-year partnership

He has been the face of sport at Channel 10 for over a decade, but the Wallabies legend’s time as the network’s chief sports presenter has come to an end.

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