Phil "Buzz" Rothfield
Buzz’s 50 most dramatic NRL moments
WAS it Mitchell Pearce’s Australia Day breakdown, Robbie Farah’s Wests Tigers war or perhaps the Eels’ dodgy deals? BUZZ ROTHFIELD picks his biggest moments of NRL season 2016.
Buzz: Day I fell in love with Sharks
AS Cronulla prepare for their date with destiny in the NRL Grand Final, BUZZ ROTHFIELD reflects on his longstanding love for the club.
Fifita’s antics could cost Roos jersey
WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: Even if Sharks prop Andrew Fifitawins the Clive Churchill medal, he is unlikely to be chosen in the Kangaroos’ Four Nations squad.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ II: A 20-year old can of Pepsi, Choc’s Sharks switch and Buzz’s tattoo. It’s true. Get all the latest NRL Grand Final sideline stories.
Vote: Buzz’s greatest Sharks side
BUZZ ROTHFIELD: Which current players have made my selection for Cronulla’s best ever team - and who didn’t make the cut from 50 years of talent?
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT'S THE BUZZ II: Cronulla eyeing history, a NSW Origin star being shopped to rival clubs, and why Crusher Cleal lost his Bulldogs job.
Hopoate the best-value player in NRL
WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: Don’t worry about his refusal to play Sunday football — Will Hopoate’s contract meant he was the best-value player in the NRL this season.
Buzz: I’m back and raring to go
IT’S great to be back for the most exciting finals series for years, but first let’s clear a few things up, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Austin a man of steel... literally
A FORTNIGHT ago Blake Austin had two metal plates and 16 screws inserted in his broken left hand. Now, he wants to play finals footy for the Raiders.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
First it was the road rage and then the abuse of a junior rugby league referee. Now Andrew Fifita is supporting coward-punch killer Kieran Loveridge. What a bloody disgrace, writes Phil Rothfield.
Are Dragons preparing to punt Mary?
ST GEORGE Illawarra boss Peter Doust is refusing to publicly endorse Paul McGregor as Dragons coach for 2017, with rumours swirling Ivan Cleary has been approached.
Monday Buzz: Highlights, lowlights
MONDAY BUZZ: Wayne Bennett’s silent treatment, the best golden-point performer in the NRL, plus weekend highlights and lowlights.
Clubs ready to go to war with NRL
BLOG WITH BUZZ: The NRL is facing another showdown with clubs, with no teams agreeing to take part in the competition beyond the end of the current agreement.
Jillaroos suffer from another Baird decision
WHAT’S THE BUZZ I: The Jillaroos are the unfortunate victims of NSW Premier Mike Bair’s latest rugby league snub.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, Sinner, Shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ II: Expect one major scalp in NSW’s Origin review, Jake Friend’s captaincy battle and Mitch Pearce’s loyalty.
Dragons in crisis: What next for the club?
ARE the Dragons the NRL’s worst team? St George-Illawarra fans this is your chance to have a say on the state of your club. Take the survey HERE!
Immortal’s blast for ill-advised Joey
BOB Fulton has got some good advice for Andrew Johns when it comes to working in the rugby league media. RECAP PHIL ROTHFIELD’S LIVE BLOG.
Monday Buzz: Highlights, lowlights
MONDAY BUZZ: A Titanic bid to sign Jarryd Hayne, a Manly young gun destined for bigger things plus weekend highlights and lowlights.
Monday Buzz: Dragons a mess on and off field
THANKS to the Parramatta scandal, the Dragons have managed to escape the blowtorch despite being a mess on and off the field.
What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh
WHAT’S THE BUZZ PART 2: Which club is eyeing Corey Norman, which hooker have the Dragons discussed, how a former bad boy got his life in order.
What's the Buzz: Gigantic snub for Sydney
THE home and heartland of rugby league has been handed a gigantic snub for next year’s World Cup, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
Buzz‘s Blues team for Origin 2017
DON’T let our victory in the final Origin match of the series camouflage the fact the Blues face a major rebuilding program. Check out Phil Rothfield’s Blues team for next season.
Where’s the love for Gal?
WHY don’t Blues fans revere their State of Origin heroes? We don’t have the same love, admiration or respect for our champions as Queensland does, writes Phil Rothfield.
Robbo steams on as fans fume
MONDAY BUZZ: Never mind the grand final and three minor premierships. The social media warriors have decided Trent Robinson can’t coach.
Another junior league ref attacked
A REFEREE has been assaulted for the second time in three weeks in junior rugby league. It’s time for the NRL to step in, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
Monday Buzz: Highlights, lowlights
KIEREN Jack’s magnificent milestone, Rabbitohs eye Madge’s successor and the NRL star thrown out for credit card fraud. It’s MONDAY BUZZ.
Buzz: Only way is up for Eels now
THIS was actually a great day for the Parramatta Eels. Their season might be over but the future is bright, writes BUZZ ROTHFIELD.
Buzz: Bennett no longer NRL’s top coach
PHIL Rothfield has ranked the NRL’s current coaches — and Wayne Bennett has taken a massive slide despite his seven premierships.
Are the Broncos even contenders?
WE’RE halfway through the season and getting an idea of what the top eight might look like in September. Big questions now surround whether the Broncos will make it. BLOG WITH BUZZ AT 1PM.
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