Buzz: Tigers legend banned from working with bookie
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: The NRL integrity unit steps in to shut down bookmaker relationship — check out all the latest rugby league and sport chatter.
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: The NRL integrity unit steps in to shut down bookmaker relationship — check out all the latest rugby league and sport chatter.
Latrell Mitchell has weighed in amid suggestions Joseph Suaalii should be excluded from State of Origin consideration before his rugby switch. Have your say here.
At a time when the NRL media world is crying out for fresh talent, 2GB has unearthed a gem. Check out all the latest sports media news.
The Roosters are dirty at Joseph Suaalii’s manager for how he handled much-publicised contract talks – and there could be more fireworks to come, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Joseph Suaalii is off to rugby but the Roosters have their eye on a teen sensation who could be an even better player — check out all the latest NRL chatter.
It took just 58 minutes to prove the battle between Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and James Tedesco is going to be a huge and closely-monitored issue, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ: Eddie Jones’ recruitment drive to lure a host of NRL stars to rugby union on big money has backfired.
Andrew Johns is taking a personal interest in the recovery of Roosters star Angus Crichton from his mental health struggles.
One of the country’s leading neurologists has invited Phil Gould to meet her patients with CTE, after his controversial comments where he claimed the NRL was a victim of ‘concussion hysteria’.
There’s contract drama developing at Manly involving one of the club’s most important players on the roster. Buzz Rothfield reveals his weekend HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS.
SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH: The longer Mitchell Moses delays the decision on his future, the more punters will question his form, writes Phil Rothfield.
After years of controversy surrounding the awarding of the Dally M Medal, rugby league’s prestigious prize is getting a long overdue revamp.
The biggest problem at the Dragons is not coach Anthony Griffin or the culture, it’s the player who leaks damaging stories, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
For all the boasting the NRL has been doing about its financial situation, figures show rugby league is way behind its biggest rival. Check out all the latest media news in What’s the Buzz.
Manly recruit Cooper Johns says a move to the Sea Eagles has rekindled his passion for the game, and the self-appointed Pre-season MVP is ready to go for Round 1.
St Helens players jumped onto social media after their remarkable World Club Challenge win over the Panthers to have a crack at five-year planner Phil Gould. Buzz’s highlights and lowlights.
Lucky Matty Johns isn’t one for down time — the face of Fox Sports has a hectic schedule coming up for 2023. Plus check out all the latest sports media chatter from Phil Rothfield.
Fallen superstar Jarryd Hayne was recently offered a contract to play rugby league for the first time since his final game for Parramatta in 2018. Read What’s the Buzz for all the details
It’s the nastiest rap sheet since the NRL’s inception with the most guilty findings of any player. Check out the entire list — plus all the latest NRL chatter in What’s the Buzz.
Craig Fitzgibbon has been given the keys to the Shire, signing a monster contract extension that will make him one of the longest-serving coaches in Cronulla’s history.
The Newcastle Knights have hidden their superstar captain for six months but finally it’s his time to face the music, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Australia’s top powerbrokers are locked in a $500 million battle over one of rugby league’s greatest assets, and there’s an interesting player in the middle of the stoush writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Phil Gould’s Canterbury signing spree has left a rising star on the outer — and a host of rival clubs are ready to pounce. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
A premier NRL caller wants to devote more time to his calling duties at Fox Sports. And it has come at a cost for Triple M.
Harry Garside’s professional boxing career is in doubt after choosing a reality TV show over a huge fight. More in SAINT, SINNER, SHOOSH.
Phil Gould’s Bulldogs rebuild is putting significant financial strain on the club, with cashless gaming cards set to have a devastating impact, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Phil Rothfield has blocked more than 2000 people on Twitter. But, he has given a select few people a rare opportunity at a second chance. Buzz takes trolls to the Twitter tribunal.
After a controversy filled 2022, can Manly under new coach Anthony Siebold make a swift ascent up the ladder in 2023? Check out all of Buzz Rothfield 2023 predictions.
Dean ‘Bullfrog’ Ritchie was given a new moniker by an NRL star’s dad, Paul Kent dug his heels in, Buzz took on a former Test captain – these journos won’t be exchanging Christmas cards.
Rugby league will never be the same after one of its most iconic figures hung up the boots – or microphone – for the last time. PHIL ROTHFIELD reveals his 2022 sport awards.
Phil Rothfield and Michael Clarke got into a heated argument on Sydney radio after the former Test cricket captain made a stunning claim around attending the annual Allan Border Medal night. LISTEN TO THE EXPLOSIVE AUDIO
Jason Alchin’s emotional recounting of his reunion with the homeless ex-Bulldogs teammate Sandy Campbell is a wake-up call for the NRL, writes Phil Rothfield.
A whopping 28 players and coaches have come and gone under Phil Gould’s watch at the Panthers and Bulldogs, and there will be more, writes Phil Rothfield.
In a heartwarming twist, former Bulldogs half Jason Alchin has had an emotional reunion with Sandy Campbell, who is battling cancer and living homeless.
Boyd Cordner has done it all in rugby league but there’s a special record that must sit high in the former Roosters captain’s estimations. Buzz Rothfield’s highlights and lowlights.
The Parramatta Eels have made a fair offer to Mitchell Moses, so what does it say about the club that their star halfback is looking elsewhere, writes Phil Rothfield.
The NRL All Stars match scheduled for February is in doubt with Indigenous players furious over a late change, Matty Johns finally gets one up on Joey and more.
Old Newtown Jets legend Kenny Wilson is not sure he’ll be with us much beyond Christmas, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Too often rugby league’s off-season is marred by stories of players doing the wrong thing, but thankfully for every boofhead there’s a guy like Jamal Fogarty.
As Cody Ramsey fights for his immediate NRL career, laid up in a hospital, his coach Anthony Griffin is coming up big for the young Dragons star.
Two former Tigers featuring in a calendar on sale for Christmas are causing a little confusion for fans ahead of the 2023 season. Buzz’s weekend highlights and lowlights.
Just a month after Luciano Leilua was charged with two domestic violence offences, the NRL forward blindsided the league with a social media video.
State of Origin was the elephant in the room when Mal Meninga took over as coach of the Kangaroos. Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals how he turned it around.
As the partners of the Kangaroos arrive in England to support the team in the World Cup, one star is freshly in the bachelor category. Check out all the latest NRL news in What’s the Buzz.
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.
The full impact from Australia hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup can finally be revealed — with some clubs set to be hit harder than others.
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.
Under pressure Dragons coach Anthony Griffin has found a massive ally, with one of the club’s biggest sponsors urging the club to back him.
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.
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.
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