Buzz: Real reason behind stunning Roosters collapse
The Roosters are officially the NRL’s worst attacking team, but the real reason their premiership hopes have imploded is the club’s stunning lack of leadership, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
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Buzz: Gould poaches Bronco in Magic Round mission
Most people thought Phil Gould was in Brisbane two weeks ago to watch the Bulldogs in Magic Round. Not entirely true, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Can NRL’s most pampered team turn season around?
Nick Politis ensures the Sydney Roosters never go without anything, and now they’re playing like a team without desire. But its not too late to turn it around in 2023, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: What’s behind Dragons’ staggering Hunt snub?
Rival clubs will be sniffing around Ben Hunt, after Dragons officials snubbed his 300-game celebration dinner and refused to explain why, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD. See all the Round 11 highs and lows.
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What’s the Buzz: Mundine reaches out to state’s toughest crims
For all the controversy that has followed his career, Anthony Mundine has never been in serious trouble. Now he’s mixing with the most serious offenders.
Monday Buzz: The clubs hit hardest by NRL draw disaster
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Buzz: Dogs’ fury over salary cap rumours
Josh Jackson’s shock retirement will save Canterbury $650,000, opens up a crucial roster spot – and has shone a light on the state of the club’s salary cap.
What’s the Buzz: Sponsor calls for Dragons to back Griffin
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Buzz: Dragons bosses clash over culture crisis
Two of the most powerful men at the St George Illawarra Dragons have completely opposite views on the club’s current dramas, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Inside NRL star’s idyllic Byron Bay wedding
Newcastle Knights star Dane Gagai has taken advantage of the off-season to marry his long-time partner in a Byron Bay wedding featuring a guest list full of NRL celebrities.
Buzz: The times Hasler went over and above for players
Des Hasler always put player welfare ahead of anything else – and these are the tales to prove it. This and more in Australia’s best sporting gossip column.
What’s the Buzz: Manly coaching dream team taking shape
While Anthony Seibold is set to be announced as the new Sea Eagles coach for 2023, Manly are still chasing another two big names.
Buzz: Why Seibold is the man to fix Manly mess
It was sad to see Des Hasler’s time at Manly end this way, but the decision to bring Anthony Seibold on as their next coach is a good move, writes Phil Rothfield.
TV Ratings: Did NRL Grand Final fizzer hit the mark?
Sydney’s battle of the west was a fizzer on the field, but did it fare any better off it? The TV ratings are in for Sunday night’s NRL grand final.
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