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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Mark Nawaqanitawase of the Roosters scores a try during the round eleven NRL match between Bulldogs and Roosters at Accor Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Buzz’s highlight: NRL star’s spectacular try goes viral in Spain

The winner of the Peter Frilingos Dally M Moment of the Year can already be announced – and it might even claim awards on the European continent. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.

NRL

Leaks, traps, dodgy dealings: Buzz’s 50 years of agents’ secrets

Most player agents are decent and honourable. But after 50 years of covering rugby league, Phil “Buzz” Rothfield reveals a small group of shonky operators are a cancer on the game with their dirty dealings.

Maroons

Queensland debutants Beau Fermor, Robert Toia, Trent Loiero

Billy’s bolters: Slater calls on three debutants for Maroons

Queensland coach Billy Slater has dropped a selection bombshell by blooding three debutants, while Patrick Carrigan will consult a plastic surgeon in a bid to be cleared for Game I.

NRL

Stu Laundy had a near-death experience in Vietnam.

Saint, Sinner, Shoosh: Top Bulldog’s near-death experience

Bulldogs sponsor Stu Laundy opens up on his brush with death in Vietnam, how Ray Dib could be back in the NRL, who exactly is the boss at Channel 9, and more in Saint, Sinner, Shoosh.

Sport

What’s the Buzz: And the winner is … not Sydney

The luring of Rory McIlroy is the latest in a long list of blue-ribbon sporting events to land in Melbourne. It’s time for NSW Premier Chris Minns to do something about it.

NRL

Mitchell Moses on 100% Footy. Pic: Channel 9

NRL player agent feud behind controversial 100% Footy dumping

The senior NRL journalist who was stood down from Channel 9’s 100% Footy show at the request of Eels star Mitchell Moses and his manager Isaac Moses has explained why he was removed from the panel.

NRL

Journalist pulled from Nine’s 100% Footy at NRL star’s request

A senior NRL journalist was pulled off Channel 9’s 100% Footy show at the request of Mitchell Moses and his manager Isaac Moses.

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Harry Grant of the Storm looks on during the round four NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Melbourne Storm at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on March 29, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

NRL Early Mail: Storm’s Grant boost, Cowboys’ shock halves call

Harry Grant is set to be named in what is welcomed news for Melbourne and Queensland, but the star No.9 isn’t guaranteed to play yet. Plus, a surprise halves call at the Cowboys involving a teenage sensation.

NRL

Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh will be on the sideline for Kayo Sports at Magic Round. Credit: Phil Hillyard.

Buzz’s highs, lows: Fletch lobs brutal Hindy grenade in radio wars

Legendary Fox Sports duo Bryan Fletcher and Nathan Hindmarsh will go head-to-head in a drive-time radio-ratings showdown – and Fletch made sure it will be a spicy clash.

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Madge at his angriest: Inside explosive phone call with Buzz

It’s never a good idea to upset Broncos coach Michael Maguire – especially when he’s under pressure. Inside the explosive 15-minute phone call to address Brisbane’s pre-game Sydney Harbour cruise.

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