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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Cameron Smith of the Stormthanks fans after winning in his record 356th match during the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park on September 9, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Dally M richly deserved for flawless Smith

CAMERON Smith is that rare kind of genius. He is not only the best player in the NRL, he is arguably the best footballer of any code in Australia, writes PAUL KENT.

Opinion

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 06: Michael Maguire, coach of the Rabbitohs looks on during the South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL training session at Redfern Oval on June 6, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Axe-happy clubs should be ashamed

NRL coaches have copped shabby treatment in recent weeks. So the sooner they start a union, the safer it will be for them all, writes PAUL KENT.

Opinion

NRL Round 22. NQ Cowboy's Johnathan Thurston and Michael Morgan chat with Melbourne Storm's Cameron Smith and Cooper Cronk after the match at 1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville, Queensland. Picture: Wesley Monts

The basic truth behind Queensland’s dominance

NSW have been sweating on the retirement of Queensland’s superstars to stop the Maroons juggernaut. It might be time for plan B. Live blog with PAUL KENT.

Opinion

Battling big fellas a welcome throwback

JARED Waerea-Hargreaves and Jason Taumalolo are set to stage a forward battle for the ages on Saturday night, just like in the old days writes PAUL KENT.

Opinion

Trial match between the North Queensland Cowboys v Sydney Roosters from BB Print Stadium, Mackay. Coaches Trent Robinson and Paul Green. Picture: Zak Simmonds

How big personalities run the big game

TRENT Robinson and Paul Green’s relationship is based on mutual respect. Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy’s has been worn down by competition, writes PAUL KENT.

Opinion

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Cowboys coach Paul Green looks on before the start of the round 24 NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Cronulla Sharks at 1300SMILES Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

How mad scientist made monster Cowboys

HAVING built a team from spare body parts lying around, Paul Green has performed a miracle. Live blog with PAUL KENT from 1pm.

NRL

The RLPA Players Champion Award held at the 24/7 Sports Bar at Star Casino. Winner James Tedesco. Picture: Toby Zerna

Kent: RLPA voting system is flawed

THE RLPA held their annual awards night during the week but something needs to be done about the voting process if it is to hold any credibility, writes Paul Kent.

NRL

The NRL needs a strong leader, writes Paul Kent.

Kent: NRL crying out for a strong leader

WHEN you think of all those millions of dollars the NRL is wasting you realise how the great game of rugby league is desperate for a leader like John Quayle.

Opinion

Jason Taumalolo of the Cowboys is tackled by Andrew Fifita and Chad Townsend of the Sharks during the NRL elimination final between the Cronulla Sutherland Sharks and the North Queensland Cowboys at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Sunday, September 10, 2017. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

One-man wrecking ball swings at Parramatta

NO team hunts like a pack as well as Parramatta. But on Saturday, against that comes Jason Taumalolo, the most destructive forward in the game, writes PAUL KENT.

Sharks

Cronulla's Andrew Fifita reacts to a decision from referee Ashley Klein during the Cronulla v Cowboys Elimination Final at Allianz Stadium, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Refs made mistakes, Sharks made more

CRONULLA and Manly were beaten by their own errors, not the referees, but the NRL still needs to make it easier for the whistleblowers. LIVE BLOG FROM 1PM.

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