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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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Saint, sinner, shoosh: Punter’s integrity no gamble

Ricky Ponting’s gambling job no problem for Cricket Australia’s Integrity Unit, Clarkey and Mo’s fiery exchange and the Roosters’ new $4.5 million HQ open for business.

Beattie responds after Storm chief lashes NRL

The NRL will consider standing down players accused of serious crimes after promising to review a hardline stance put forward by Melbourne chairman Bart Campbell.

Eels-Tigers the hottest ticket in town

Parramatta and Wests Tigers fans, get ready. The Easter Monday blockbuster at the magnificent new western Sydney stadium goes on sale on Friday – and it will be the fastest sell-out in the history of the game.

Fans right to be outraged at proposed Napa ban

The shocking misbehaviour of players and salary cap rorting are not the only issues of integrity at the NRL. Fans are equally as outraged about the inconsistency of the penalties being handed down, writes Phil Rothfield.

Monday Buzz: Gal’s toughness hides good heart

Cronulla Sharks warhorse Paul Gallen shows he has a softer side, a fight in an under-14s girls’ Oz Tag game and Joey Johns finds a winner. HIGHLIGHTS AND LOWLIGHTS

NRL’s battle to regain supporters’ trust

The NRL conducts regular research measuring supporter loyalty based on one question: how likely are you to recommend our product to a friend? Care to guess how the game is faring after the off-season from hell?

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Phil Rothfield’s SuperCoach team revealed

The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield is super excited about one gun Cronulla cheapie set to take SuperCoach NRL by storm in 2019. SEE BUZZ’S FULL TEAM HERE

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Cronulla Sharks captain Paul Gallen and Sharks CEO Barry Russell speak to the media as senior players show their support after Shane Flanagan was deregistered from the NRL at Cronulla Leagues Club, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Buzz: Sharks CEO on outer for being honest

Cronulla CEO Barry Russell is on the outer with the club and could be lost to the game after self-reporting the Sharks’ salary cap rorting.

Inside Ben Barba’s Australia Day disgrace

Moments after Ben Barba allegedly assaulted his partner on Australia Day at Townsville casino the pair shared a taxi home.Barba and Ainslie Currie had spent more than seven hours drinking at the venue with several Cowboys players and partners.

Trent Barrett has the best job in the NRL

A club car, a laptop and a whopping $54,000 per month — this is what Manly are paying former coach Trent Barrett to sit on his backside and do nothing.

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