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Paul Kent is a Senior Writer for the Telegraph, CODE Sports and the co-host of NRL360 on Fox League. He specialises in covering NRL but has also covered multiple Olympic Games, soccer World Cups, Rugby World Cups, tennis Grand Slams and golf majors. For two years he was News Corps’ European correspondent in the London Bureau.

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Kent: Is Bennett’s magic finally waning?

The Dolphins’ struggle to land a marquee player for their inaugural season is the first solid indication Wayne Bennett’s magic is wearing out, writes PAUL KENT.

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Kent: NRL’s stark warning over Origin identity crisis

Critics argue that change to Origin is inevitable but one thing is for certain, if you mess with the fabric of what makes it a success, you’re headed down a dangerous path, PAUL KENT writes.

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Revealed: Shock new contenders for Tigers coaching job

After missing out on Cameron Ciraldo, the Tigers will change their approach for hiring a new coach, with some more names added to the shortlist.

Blues

Maroons’ ref taunt: We’re not whinging Blues

QRL boss Bruce Hatcher says the Maroons won’t stoop to NSW’s level before the series decider, despite being on the end of some contentious calls in Origin II.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo looks on during the round 11 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Penrith Panthers at Sydney Cricket Ground, on May 21, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Busted clubs must stop chasing shiny new things

Rather than pursuing ersatz versions of successful coaches, struggling clubs could do worse than reach out to those that have proved they can do it their own way, writes Paul Kent.

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Origin’s modern problem has a primitive solution

Selling State of Origin to the non-diehard rugby league audience used to be easy, writes Paul Kent, then the game lost its white-hot anger.

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Kent: Trans ban critics caught in web of denial

Those arguing for the inclusion of transgender women on the basis of equality are either deliberately distorting the argument or lost in a hopeless state of denial, PAUL KENT writes.

NRL

Panic button? Fittler’s risky Origin Blueprint in action again

The personnel changes after Origin I have come thick and fast. But does that mean Brad Fittler got it wrong the first time or is about to get it seriously wrong the second time, writes Paul Kent.

NRL

Woke progressives risk sending rugby league broke

There is a growing chasm between ambition and achievement in the fields of women’s sport, writes Paul Kent, and the NRL’s latest move suggests nobody has noticed it.

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NRL coaches are sacked for two simple reasons

It might not be fair, it’s definitely controversial but there are two very important reasons NRL coaches lose their jobs. And it’s nothing to do with results, writes Paul Kent.

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