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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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Monday Buzz: Suburban ground boost for NRL fans

If wannabe premier Michael Daley wins next month’s state election it will be a victory for NRL fans who love consuming their footy out of our traditional old suburban grounds.

Buzz: Hayne trains with club rugby side

Jarryd Hayne spotted training with club rugby team, young gun’s emergence a headache for NRL coach — check out the weekend highlights, lowlights and talking points.

Outspoken Beattie refuses to be muzzled

ARL Commission boss Peter Beattie has a message for his many critics: “I won’t be silenced.”

Buzz Rothfield: ‘Terrifying day I almost died’

When I was 42, I almost died. I was overweight, a heavy smoker and did little exercise. But I never saw a heart attack coming, Sunday Telegraph sports editor-at-large Phil Rothfield reveals.

Flanno returns to Shark Park

For the first time since his NRL ban, former Sharks coach Shane Flanagan returned to the club on Saturday night — but this time as a parent, to watch his son and rising star Kyle.

Saint, sinner, shoosh: Trell’s messy separation

Sydney Roosters superstar Latrell Mitchell is dealing with a messy off-field issue that is starting to concern the club, fans’ sneak peak for new stadium — and is it time for a Tina re-Turner?

NRL star’s hospital pass to deliver baby at home

After causing a recent storm defending their anti-vaccination stance, NRL star Bryce Cartwright helped his wife Shanelle safely give birth to their second child in the bathtub of their Gold Coast home.

Buzz: Mal Meninga shows NRL the right way

Mal Meninga always chooses his words wisely. He’s not into sensational headlines, and always prefers to talk up the game and its heroes. But today he has taken a strong stance on player misbehaviour and declared enough is enough.

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NRL ref Belinda Sleeman will be in charge of her first mens NRL game this weekend, Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

NRL appoints female referee in historic first

After all the headlines, at last a good news story: Queenslander Belinda Sleeman will make rugby league history when she controls a Broncos clash this weekend.

Poached Eel: NRL investigates bid to snatch rookie

The cashed-up New Zealand Warriors are under investigation over claims they attempted to poach Parramatta Eels boom rookie Dylan Brown.

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