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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Cowboys celebrates a try by Chad Townsend during the round 10 NRL match between Sydney Roosters and North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on May 07, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Kent: Rugby boss should be careful what he wishes for

The only conversation about rugby union anywhere in Australia is all around Joseph Suaalii. If Hamish McLennan wants him early, he might need to be careful what he wishes for, writes PAUL KENT.

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: Alex Johnston of the Rabbitohs in action during the round nine NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on April 28, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Kent: How Souths are stifling star’s shot at NRL history

He’s the best chance to break a record many thought unbeatable, but are the Rabbitohs holding Alex Johnston back from overtaking Ken Irvine as the all-time tryscorer, asks Paul Kent.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: NSW Blues state of origin coach Brad Fittler speaks to Queensland Maroons state of origin coach Billy Slater during the warm-up before the round three NRL match between Sydney Roosters and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Kent: The Origin lesson NSW can never learn from Queensland

The Blues won’t admit it but they take a sneaky look at how Queensland operate from time to time. But can they trust what they find?

OpinionNRL

Sloan horror show exposes hypocrisy of Griffin hit squad

Lazy critics used Anthony Griffin’s decision to drop Tyrell Sloan last year as proof he had fallen out with their emerging talent. Now it’s been proven an act of kindness, PAUL KENT writes.

NRL

The Knights are mourning Adrian Bubb: a one-game first grader who will never be forgotten by his teammates.

Kent: One-game NRL champ who should never be forgotten

He was a tough red-headed prop who played only one game of first grade for Newcastle. But his impact on the club won’t ever be forgotten, writes PAUL KENT.

Opinion

NRL 2023 RD08 Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos - Reagan Campbell-Gillard Payne Haas, Hip Drop, Report. Picture: NRL Photos

‘Should know better’: Kent lashes league dinosaurs

Paul Kent has had enough of archaic statements like “what’s he supposed to do” in defending dangerous hip-drop tackles. How many legs need to snap before critics change their views?

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: The Anzac jersey worn by Charlie Staines of the Wests Tigers is seen during the round eight NRL match between Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles at Campbelltown Stadium on April 23, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Kent: Wests Tigers axe Anzac jersey scapegoat

The employee responsible for the Anzac jersey saga has been quietly let go by the Wests Tigers – but not for the kit blunder, PAUL KENT reveals.

OpinionOpinion

Jack Wighton must weigh up premiership chances with potential earnings. Art: Boo Bailey

Kent: Wighton war discloses NRL disgrace

The revelation that Jack Wighton could be the latest NRL star who takes less money to play for a glamour club exposes an integrity issue for the code, writes Paul Kent.

OpinionNRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Matt Burton of the Bulldogs celebrates with Jacob Preston of the Bulldogs after kicking the winning field goal in extra time during the round five NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys at Accor Stadium on April 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Kent: Rewarding losers is a weakness on society

Attempts to find a way to reward the NRL’s losers takes us back to the schoolyard where every kid gets a ribbon. That mentality, not the rules, is what needs to change, writes PAUL KENT.

Boxing/MMA

Harry Garside. Art by Scott 'Boo' Bailey.

Welcome to the jumble: Garside’s dream in tatters

Aussie boxer Harry Garside’s Jungle Book reads like a litany of missed opportunities as he wastes time and money invested in him, writes PAUL KENT.

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