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.
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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.
Saint, sinner, shoosh: Phone call tipped NRL, Cowboys to Leilua DUI
The NRL has strict rules around players and club reporting any police charges to the integrity unit. Phil Rothfield reveals the NRL is now investigating Luciano Leilua about his drink-driving offence.
Buzz: Raiders, Roosters in spat with NRL over bans
The Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters will demand answers from the NRL hoping to get “proper justification and not some feeble response.”
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Buzz: NRL whistleblower hotline to expose acts of concern
The terrible old-school mentality in rugby league where it is seen as a weakness to speak up about important issues could soon be a thing of the past, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Shaggy turned away from SCG members
Despite donning a $200,000 gold necklace, Jamaican music icon Shaggy was denied entry to the SCG members. Phil Rothfield reveals why in his weekend highlights and lowlights.
Buzz: Dragons deny Jackson Hastings rumour
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan says talk the club is chasing Newcastle’s Jackson Hastings is off the mark. BUZZ ROTHFIELD’S highlights and lowlights
US jersey concept would deliver NRL, teams rivers of gold
Fresh from an eight-day, four-state American football odyssey, DEAN RITCHIE pitches 13 ideas the NRL should borrow from the NFL to enhance the rugby league product.
Grand final Buzz: Cleary’s 20-minute Immortal statement
The superstar Penrith halfback with three straight grand final victories is as good if not better than any of rugby league’s best No.7s, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Freddy fought desperately, but Blues must move on
Brad Fittler resisted the calls to stand down 11 weeks ago but in the end he had no choice. And neither do the NSW Blues when choosing a replacement, PHIL ROTHFIELD writes.
Meet the Panthers fan who helped save Dragons icon’s life
“You go to the threat, you don’t run the other way.” This is the former policeman-turned cafe owner who helped save the life of rugby league legend Steve Morris.
Buzz: 28 secret fines have raging Roosters calling for overhaul
They are the hidden fines that have the Sydney Roosters seething following their finals exit with the club calling for urgent changes, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Unnoticed play epitomises why Keary is a champion
Much of the plaudits for the Roosters’ thrilling victory centred on Sam Walker’s field goal. But the true hero barely rated a mention, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Another Souths staffer quits after 17 years
The disunity continues at the South Sydney Rabbitohs with another key staffer leaving the club – and indications are it wasn’t an amicable exit.
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