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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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Val set to quit Sharks to pursue NFL dream

Valentine Holmes has told the Cronulla Sharks that he intends to follow Jarryd Hayne’s old flight path by pursuing a career in the NFL.

Unproven claims may end Jarryd Hayne’s career

As a footballer, Jarryd Hayne is as gifted as any. I can’t say the same about him as a human being. But I’m actually sticking up for him.

Kieren Jack’s parents sad to miss out on wedding

Guests said everyone could feel the love when Sydney Swans star Kieren Jack and Channel 10 journalist Charlotte Goodlet tied the knot on Friday. But the absence of key family members did not go unnoticed. SEE THE WEDDING PICTURES.

Sea Eagles stars sticking solid with Barrett

Trent Barrett might be gone as head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles but he still has an unbreakable bond with the players and his former staff.

Fireworks tipped for Mundine-Kent

Anthony Mundine is facing a preliminary stoush this week every bit as fascinating as his fight with Jeff Horn in Brisbane on November 30. Plus Dylan Napa, Ricky Stuart and Gallen’s galloper.

‘Grubby’ John Hopoate gives NRL the finger — again

It was meant to be a match celebrating some of the NRL’s greatest legends. But today’s Legends of League tournament descended into farce with former league bad boy John Hopoate poking fun at one the grubbiest incidents in the game’s history.

NRL to put an end to sin bin time-wasters

Players who deliberately waste time leaving the field after being sent to the sin bin are facing fines and suspensions from next year.

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Bronco McGuire set for immediate Cows switch

The North Queensland Cowboys are on the verge of signing Kangaroos and Maroons forward Josh McGuire after the rep star reportedly contacted Broncos teammates from Fiji.

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Refs boss Archer dumped after turbulent season

After enduring unprecedented outrage in the 2018 season over a penalty crackdown and perceived nepotism, the NRL has finally axed controversial referees boss Tony Archer.

Disastrous full impact of NRL’s penalty crackdown

This week all 16 NRL clubs will be handed a report confirming the crippling effect of the refereeing crackdown on the 2018 season.

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