Buzz’s highlights, lowlights: NRL hai r-pullers given free pass

Email No further action was taken against Tigers star Jack Bird who was put on report for pulling an opponent’s hair. Does that mean it’s now acceptable? Phil ‘Buzz’ Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week.

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