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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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Sam Curran of Desert Vipers celebrates taking the wicket of Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib at the ILT20. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20
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Desert Vipers' Khuzaima Tanveer celebrates the wicket of Rovman Powell of Dubai Capitals during the opening match of the DP World International League T20 in Dubai. Photo: ILT20
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Orlando Speranza celebrates as Speranza beat Shogun in the International Invitational final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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SportDecember 02, 2025
Left to right: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain Jason Holder, Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson, Gulf Giants player Moeen Ali and Sharjah Warriorz captain Tim Southee. ILT20
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From left: Sharjah Warriors captain Tim Southee, MI Emirates skipper Kieron Pollard, Gulf Giants player Moeen Ali, Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib, Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain Jason Holder at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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New Zealand’s men’s team perform the haka after winning their final match against Australia at the Dubai Sevens. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A haka in the desert: How New Zealand cleaned up at 2025 Dubai Sevens

All Blacks Sevens busted out their war dance after their men’s and women’s teams finally claimed an elusive title in the UAE

SportDecember 01, 2025
New Zealand celebrate victory against Australia in the HSBC SVNS DXB Mens and womens final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
New Zealand claim Dubai Sevens title double

All Blacks claim men’s and women’s trophies in the first tournament of the new-look World Series

SportNovember 30, 2025
Dubai Hurricanes (yellow) take on Bahrain in the Gulf Men’s League final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Hurricanes snatch another title out of Bahrain hands

Reigning champions in XVs add abridged format to their victory list

SportNovember 30, 2025
Abu Dhabi Harlequins won the 2025 Gulf Women's title at the Dubai Sevens following a 27-7 win over Dubai Hurricanes in the final. photo: Handout
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Schoolteacher scores decisive tries in the semi-final and final despite being asleep on her sickbed in between

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Luca Bardelli of Great Britain is tackled by Australia's Wallace Charlie at the Dubai Sevens. Getty Images
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SportNovember 29, 2025
DESS (RED) beat Dubai College in the Gulf U19 boys final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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SportNovember 29, 2025
Al Maha's Mahra Enqelya on the attack against Saudi Tuwaiq at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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SportNovember 29, 2025
Maddison Levi is the reigning World Rugby sevens player of the year. Getty Images
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Women's player of the year confident she and her teammates can make it six titles in a row

SportNovember 28, 2025
Liam Blyde (left) and James McCarthy (centre) are part of a Quins side eyeing the Gulf Men’s League title at Dubai Sevens. Nick Davies/Abu Dhabi Harlequins
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SportNovember 28, 2025
Zak Crawley was dismissed for a pair, failing to score in both innings, in the first Test against Australia. PA
The Ashes: Crawley can deliver individual brilliance England need, insists Cook

Former captain visited Queen Elizabeth School in Dubai Sports City on way back to UK from first Test in Perth

CricketNovember 27, 2025
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