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Paul CrawleySenior Rugby League journalist

Paul Crawley is a senior rugby league journalist for The Daily Telegraph and CODE Sports. A former Sports Editor of both The Daily and Sunday Telegraph, he has reported on the game since the early 1990s. Paul is respected for his strong opinion, analysis and his ability to break the big stories.

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NRL

Nathan Cleary, Adam Reynolds and Latrell Mitchell are all key to their team's success.

NRL run home: Where every club is set to finish

With eight rounds of the NRL regular season remaining, we go through the run home for every team to reveal who will make the cut with two huge clubs likely to miss out.

Maroons

Is this the last Origin match for James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-Evans?

Final fling: Is this the end for Origin legends?

Retirements, NRL collateral damage, history – the State of Origin dead rubber will cause a ripple effect that could make or break representative careers and crush 2023 premiership dreams.

NRL

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: Zac Lomax of the Dragons celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round 19 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders at WIN Stadium on July 07, 2023 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

The Tackle: The switch set to ignite struggling Lomax

There were signs of Zac Lomax getting back to his best in a brief stint against the Raiders, leaving Shane Flanagan with a big decision to make. Paul Crawley’s likes and dislikes.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 21: Blues coach Brad Fittler looks on after game two of the State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 21, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Crawley Files: Fittler in denial over his appalling Hynes treatment

Brad Fittler is living in denial if he thinks criticism of his appalling treatment of Nicho Hynes is a media agenda, writes Paul Crawley.

NRL

NSW's Cody Walker celebrates after scoring a try during Game 2 of the State of Origin match between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium. Picture: Brett Costello

‘Just bizarre’: Freddy has officially lost the plot

Not content with losing another State of Origin series, Brad Fittler has officially lost his marbles in a bizarre end to his coaching reign, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.

NRL

(L-R) Luciano Leilua's "crotch chop" on Saturday night, performed in the WWE and by the Tigers in Round 12.

The Tackle: Arrogant ‘crotch chop’ celebration backfires

There’s no greater revenge than a joke that backfires. And now the Wests Tigers are eating humble pie after a smug jibe blew up in their faces.

NRL

Life outside the Rich 100: Players fighting for NRL survival

It’s the heartache of the modern day NRL battler, being told there’s no room for them, and being forced to join the almost 100 players without a job for next year. SEE THE FULL LIST.

NRL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Storm head coach Craig Bellamy looks on during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on September 10, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

The rule change set to shake-up NSW coaching race

It’s the potential rule change from the NSW Blues that could completely blow apart the race for Brad Fittler’s State of Origin coaching job.

Teams

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: James Tedesco of the Roosters speaks with the referee during the round 17 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders at Allianz Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Tackle: Tormented Teddy’s biggest flaw exposed

Backing up from a horror State of Origin series, James Tedesco’s nightmare run got even worse against the Raiders. Full likes and dislikes from round 17.

Opinion

Ben Hunt wants an early release from his Dragons contract. Picture: Getty

Why NRL must make an example and stand Hunt down

The NRL cannot sit back and watch Ben Hunt squirm his way out of St George Illawarra, writes Paul Crawley. It is time for the game to stand up for something.

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