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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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Boxing/MMA

Anthony Mundine opens up on Fox Sports ahead of his Jeff Horn bout.

Moment that broke Mundine’s tough exterior

There is another side to the trash-talking Anthony Mundine that punters have never seen. On Tuesday night he will break down in tears on television. It is raw emotion.

Big money! Klemmer’s Knights deal confirmed

David Klemmer is free to take up a five-year deal with Newcastle after Canterbury secured Roosters prop Dylan Napa as his replacement.

Broncos

Why the NRL needs a second Brisbane team… NOW

A secret NRL report proves the Broncos enjoy an overwhelming advantage over their rivals in news that is sure to strengthen calls for a second Brisbane team to join the league. SEE THE NUMBERS

NRL

Toyota Cup, Dragons v Sharks at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Matt Mundine, (cousin of Anthony Mundine), with the ball for the Dragons.

Buzz: Mundine’s cousin drops from 140kg to join Dogs

The Bulldogs have signed Anthony Mundine’s cousin, Matt Mundine, 10 years after the former Dragons and Souths forward made the 2008 Toyota Cup team of the year.

Buzz: Titans send stars out on the tools

“A lot of players have never worked a day in their lives,” says coach Garth Brennan. So Bryce Cartwright and Ryan James are washing cars, Jai Arrow is labouring, Ash Taylor is a carpenter.

Loan Sharks: ‘bogus’ deal paid for two players

An NRL integrity unit investigation into the Cronulla Sharks salary cap scandal has uncovered an alleged fake invoice scam used to secretly pay two players.

Boxing/MMA

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH - 20/11/18**** MUST NOT USE BEFORE 25TH NOVEMBER ****Anthony Mundine pictured at Dolls Point in Sydney today before he fights his last boxing match against Jeff Horn. Pic, Sam Ruttyn

Mundine back to basics for one last bout

There is no entourage or flash hotels as Anthony Mundine prepares for his final fight. Just his mum and dad, and a strict diet that saw him lose seven kilos, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.

What’s the Buzz: Choc’s tearful interview

Valentine Holmes waves goodbye to 2019, a Sydney club chase JT’s services and Anthony Mundine opens up ahead of fight. It’s all in this week’s edition of saint, sinner, shoosh.

Inside story of Holmes’ exit and why Sharks are furious

There was no teary farewell from Valentine Holmes as he made the decision to turn his back on Cronulla’s millions and chase a career in the NFL.

Buzz: Huge risk but one factor in Holmes’ favour

If Valentine Holmes makes the commitment to pursue an NFL career he has one thing on his side if it doesn’t work out, writes Phil Rothfield.

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