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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Andrew Abdo the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League and Peter V'landys the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission are seen as they wait to take part in the pre-game ANZAC ceremony before the round seven NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Sydney Roosters at Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Cap cheat fix: Give NRL access to players’ tax returns

The NRL salary cap is not working because it’s still being cheated. PAUL KENT’s stunning player admissions over rorting and the radical change to stop it.

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** MUST CREDIT NRL PHOTOS** Nathan Cleary celebrates winning the NRL -Grand Final Penrith Panthers vs Parramatta Eels final at Accor Stadium .Picture: NRL Photos

Kent: How Panthers are trashing decades of NRL tradition

The NRL remains silent on Penrith’s embarrassing antics. But the trashing of decades-old NRL traditions started just minutes after their famous grand final victory, writes Paul Kent.

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Kent: Smug Panthers ruin their legacy

This Panthers team will go down among the best ever in the sport. But their smug, immature attitudes mean they will never get the plaudits they properly deserve.

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Kent: Weird and wise grand final advice from the greats

A few simple words can make all the difference between winning and losing grand finals. Jack Gibson was the master, but not everyone hit the right note, writes PAUL KENT.

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Panthers trainer Pete Green being escorted from the field by Penrith officials

Kent: What is Penrith hiding? Just release the audio

As Penrith stumbles over which version events best suits them, the club claims audio clears their trainer Pete Green. PAUL KENT asks why can’t the grand finalist release the full, unedited version?

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PENRITH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Brian To'o of the Panthers celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at BlueBet Stadium on September 09, 2022 in Penrith, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

How Panthers created artificial discount on rivals

Penrith’s surge towards back-to-back premierships should be the blueprint for all clubs – but it’s been a project decades in the making, writes PAUL KENT.

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A star is born who could rule NRL for years

There were plenty of superstars on show this season and one young gun looks ready to take the league by storm. Full highlights and lowlights from 2022.

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NRL 2022 QF Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs - Victor Radley, Sin Bin Ashley Klein NRL PHOTOS

Who killed Rugby League: Kenty’s ode to footy’s slow death

Bob Dylan once wrote about the death of boxer Davey Moore, and in another time he may have written about the slow death of rugby league, writes Paul Kent.

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South Sydney's richlist owners need to help Mario Fenech.

Kent: Rich list Rabbitohs owe a duty of care to Fenech

Mario Fenech has given more than any person should to the game of rugby league, now it’s the turn of those who benefited from his commitment to give something back to Mario, writes Paul Kent.

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Kent: Venomous internal politics undermine Eels

Few clubs have the ability to cannibalise themselves like Parramatta. PAUL KENT reveals how internal infighting and media leaks have taken a toll for decades.

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