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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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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Theo McFarland of Samoa prior to the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifier against Belgium. Courtesy World Rugby
Samoa clinch final spot at 2027 Rugby World Cup despite draw against Belgium

Pacific island nation made hard work of securing qualification for expanded tournament in Australia

SportNovember 19, 2025
UAE's Ruben Canedo is chopped down against Iraq, the Portugal-born Al Wahda left-back now has five caps for his adopted nation. AP
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UAE World Cup dream in tatters: What went wrong and where they go from here

Defeat in Iraq means national team miss out once again and face rebuild ahead of Asian Cup and fresh qualification cycle

FootballNovember 19, 2025
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Play Off - Second Leg - Iraq v United Arab Emirates - Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq - November 18, 2025 Iraq's Manaf Younis celebrates with teammates after the match REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani
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UAE World Cup dream over after last-gasp penalty heartbreak against Iraq

Play-off second leg was all square on aggregate and heading for extra-time until Al Ammari goal deep in stoppage time

FootballNovember 18, 2025
AL WAKRAH, QATAR - JANUARY 18: Sultan Adil of United Arab Emirates celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group C match between Palestine and United Arab Emirates at Al Janoub Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)
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Iraq v UAE talking points: Set-piece problems and dealing with Arnie-ball

World Cup play-off second leg takes place in Basra on Tuesday with scores level after opening game

SportNovember 18, 2025
Rory McIlroy tees-off on the first hole of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Dh80 to park, Dh99 for first tee: The rising cost of watching golf in Dubai

DP World Tour Championship has had record crowds since it started charging for admission in 2024

SportNovember 17, 2025
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his wife, Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy alongside the Race to Dubai trophy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
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McIlroy moved to tears after overtaking Ballesteros’ Race to Dubai tally

Northern Irishman has surpassed his hero, despite play-off loss at DP World Tour Championship, and is now one short of Colin Montgomerie’s record

SportNovember 16, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy shake hands on the 18th green after the Englishman won their DP World Tour Championship play-off. Getty Images
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McIlroy denied Dubai double as Fitzpatrick wins DP World Tour Championship

Northern Irishman has to settle for seventh Race to Dubai crown while Englishman seals title at Jumeirah Golf Estates for third time

SportNovember 16, 2025
Rory McIlroy on the ninth hole during day three of the DP World Tour Championship. Getty Images
McIlroy one last push away from Dubai double to cap greatest season

Race to Dubai leader shares lead ahead of final round of DP World Tour Championship but Tyrrell Hatton could yet snatch both titles

SportNovember 15, 2025
Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard tees off at the ninth hole on day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. AFP
Nicolai Hojgaard on the move at DP World Tour Championship

Dane takes three-stroke lead at season-ending tournament

SportNovember 14, 2025
Lalomilo Lalomilo of Samoa is tackled by Johan Deysel and Louis Van der Westhuizen of Namibia during the Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai. Photo: World Rugby
Samoa and Belgium to play for Rugby World Cup spot in Dubai

Sides set up finale in repechage event after wins against Namibia and Brazil

SportNovember 14, 2025
UAE's Marcus Meloni battles with Iraq's Ali Jasim. The UAE take on Iraq in a play-off game during the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Olaroiu warns UAE to be 'ready for storm' as World Cup battle moves to Iraq

National team held to draw in play-off first leg and face crucial tie in Basra on Tuesday

FootballNovember 14, 2025
Luan Pereira (R) of the UAE celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers play-off 1st leg soccer match between UAE and Iraq in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 November 2025. EPA / ALI HAIDER
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UAE World Cup quest hangs in balance after play-off draw with Iraq

First leg in Abu Dhabi finishes 1-1 with second match taking place in Basra next week

FootballNovember 13, 2025
England’s Tommy Fleetwood tees off at the first hole on day one of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. AFP
Fleetwood maintains fine form at DP World Tour Championship

Englishman sits one shot behind leader Michael Kim at Jumeirah Golf Estates

SportNovember 13, 2025
Marco Penge spent two days in bed this week due to illness ahead of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Getty Images
Penge insists illness will not stop him playing alongside McIlroy in Dubai

Englishman can still overhaul Northern Irishman at top of Race to Dubai rankings

SportNovember 13, 2025
Kouame Autonne of the UAE looks upset as the UAE loose 2-1 after the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Olaroiu urges UAE to use Qatar defeat as fuel for World Cup push against Iraq

Coach says ‘best teacher we have in life is pain’ as national team face play-off in Abu Dhabi

FootballNovember 12, 2025
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