Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield - League's most feared critic
PHIL 'Buzz' Rothfield is rugby league's most experienced journalist.
PHIL 'Buzz' Rothfield is rugby league's most experienced journalist.
He’s covered the game over five decades, emerging from a copy boy to cover his first grand final – the epic Manly-Cronulla replay - in 1978.
His beloved Sharks lost but he’s been their No1 fan ever since.
Buzz has consistently broken all the big stories, from Super League to salary cap scandals, and even recently leaked the NSW State of Origin side 48 hours before the official announcement.
A father of two, he combines his weekends with volunteering in junior league, barbequing the bacon and egg sandwiches, running the water bottle for his son’s Under 10s team – and covering all the big NRL games.
His passion for breaking news, analysing the game and fearless commentary is why fans, officials and coaches religiously read his work.
Buzz: First look at NRL’s bumper TV campaign
The saturation coverage of the NRL Las Vegas season opener has pushed the other 13 clubs into the background – until now, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Vegas refs revealed as new goalposts create a stir
In a special Las Vegas edition of highlights and lowlights, BUZZ ROTHFIELD lifts the lid on referees for the season openers and the goalposts set to create a surprise for NRL fans.