Phil Rothfield
Phil Rothfield is an Australian sports journalist who specialises in covering rugby league. His nickname is "Buzz". He currently works for the Sydney Daily Telegraph as an editor at large and regularly appears on NRL 360. Rothfield has mostly worked for News Corp. Rothfield has been covering rugby league in Sydney since 1978 and has covered sport in major countries including England, the US, Russia, and Brazil.[1][2]
Rothfield was involved in a scandal where it was alleged he accepted cash payments into his TAB account from a gambler and former brothel owner Eddie Hayson.[3] In another scandal, he was photographed with a lingere model despite frequently criticisng rugby league players for behaviour in their prvate life.[4]
Rothfield has a long running feud with Phil Gould.[5] He has also had feuds with Peter Sterling and Warren Ryan.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Journalists Phil Rothfield". The Daily Telegraph.
- ^ a b Rothfield, Phil (20 February 2016). "Phil Rothfield: Still Buzz-ing after 40 years". Daily Telegraph.
- ^ McClymont, Kate; McKenzie, Nick (1 August 2016). "Row over journalist Phil Rothfield's relationship with punter Eddie Hayson heats up". Sydney Morning Herald.
- ^ "The Tele's Chief NRL Writer Accused Of "Hypocrisy" After Racy Lingerie Photo Emerges". Bandt. 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Veteran journo Phil Rothfield hits back after Phil Gould's fiery outburst". News.com.au. 11 July 2023.
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