S2E17 - Phil “Buzz” Rothfield. Retirement, NRL scoops & the future of rugby league!
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration: 1:02:43
Phil “Buzz” Rothfield has spent 50 years as one of rugby league’s most recognisable voices.
After stepping away from newspapers, television, radio and podcasts, Buzz returns for a special episode of Chiming In to explain why he retired, what he misses, and what he really thinks of the NRL season so far.
In this episode, Buzz opens up on the pressure of working seven days a week in rugby league media, life after NRL 360, and why breaking stories is still hard to let go.
He also gives his unfiltered views on And...