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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
Dubai
A reporter since 2003, Paul has been part of The National’s sports department since the newspaper launched in 2008. Primarily focused on cricket, he has followed the rise of the sport in the Emirates for more than a decade, in print, video, and as a co-host of the weekly podcast The Cricket Pod. Duties on that beat have extended to attending finals of global events played in front of thousands in Melbourne and Mumbai, as well as pursuing stories on the streets of Khorfakkan and Kathmandu. He has also covered every Dubai Rugby Sevens since 2005, as well as golf, football, tennis, and various other sports besides.
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Niko Jones of Samoa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament match between Samoa and Brazil at The Sevens Stadium. Courtesy World Rugby
Rugby World Cup: Umaga stars as Samoa start qualifying bid by dominating Brazil

Full-back begins bid to follow father Mike – and uncle Tana – in playing at rugby’s biggest tournament with fine display in Dubai

SportNovember 08, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Getty Images
Fleetwood shares lead after Rai makes an albatross in Abu Dhabi Championship

World No 5 keeps his focus on winning another Falcon Trophy as his sensational run of form continues

SportNovember 07, 2025
Marco Penge, left, and Rory McIlroy shake hands on the 18th after day one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Getty Images
Penge flexes muscles to earn approval from rival McIlroy in Abu Dhabi

Young Englishman goes one shot better than rankings leader in opening round at Yas Links

SportNovember 06, 2025
Muhammad Waseem and Mohammed Shahdad shared a stand worth 147 to take UAE to victory against Nepal. Photo: ECB
Shahdad targets regular spot after guiding UAE to latest ODI win over Nepal

Batter hits 96 as national team secure four-wicket victory in Cricket World Cup League 2

CricketNovember 05, 2025
Rory McIlroy tees off during a Pro-Am competition at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
McIlroy hopes to cap glorious season with Abu Dhabi success

Falcon Trophy has surprisingly eluded the Masters champion

SportNovember 05, 2025
Samoa captain Theo McFarland during a Test against and Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland earlier this year. AFP
Samoa ready for final shot at 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification in Dubai

Pacific island side will be vying with Belgium, Namibia and Brazil over next two weeks for last place at the finals in Australia

SportNovember 05, 2025
The Webb Ellis Cup during the 2027 Rugby World Cup announcement in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
What is the Rugby World Cup Final Qualifier in Dubai, who is playing and when is it?

Four team intercontinental tournament begins at The Sevens with a big prize on offer

SportNovember 05, 2025
USA's Milind Kumar scored a century against the UAE in the Cricket World Cup League 2. Photo: ECB
Better than Kohli - USA’s Milind raises ODI average to record 67.73

Former Ranji Trophy and IPL batter continued fine form in Cricket World Cup League 2 in thrashing in Dubai

CricketNovember 03, 2025
Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood during the Ryder Cup at the Bethpage Black. Reuters
McIlroy, Fleetwood and Europe’s Ryder Cup stars set for Abu Dhabi reunion

DP World Tour season heads for finale via play-off series starting in capital this week, then Dubai a week later

SportNovember 03, 2025
Ellecia Saffron at the Ocean Racing World Championships in Durban, South Africa this year. Photo: Graham Daniel
‘Monster’ waves and sharks can’t stop UAE's best kayakers in South Africa

Largest contingent yet from country entered global sea kayaking event and all returned to shore safely in Durban

SportOctober 31, 2025
UAE's Aryansh Sharma hits more runs. The UAE take on Nepal in an ODI in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. ICC Academy, Sports City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Aryansh dedicates match-winning ODI knock to parents as UAE beat Nepal

National team secure much-needed five-wicket victory in Dubai

CricketOctober 30, 2025
Vriitya Aravind is determined to break back into the UAE team having been signed up by Desert Vipers. ILT20/Creimas
Aravind driven by desire for UAE recall for T20 World Cup in India

Exiled batter was first player picked in ILT20 auction and wants to repay faith shown in him by Desert Vipers

CricketOctober 30, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers Foundation coaching at the Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Pawan Singh for San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers set down roots in UAE with view to becoming ‘world’s team’

Representatives from NFL franchise have travelled to the Emirates as part of plan to promote both the flag and football in the region

SportOctober 30, 2025
USA's Milind Kumar top-scored with 71 in a four-wicket win over the UAE in their Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE woes continue in one-day cricket with defeat to USA in CWCL2

National team lose by four wickets in Dubai even as new players show promise

CricketOctober 28, 2025
Graeme Cremer during his time as captain of Zimbabwe back in 2017. AFP
Cremer thrilled to return to Zimbabwe side after seven-year hiatus in Dubai

Former captain has been recalled by his national team after time spent coaching, and only playing sporadically, in the UAE

CricketOctober 27, 2025
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