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      Paul Radley

      Paul Radley

      Assistant Sports Editor
      Location
      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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      Bangladesh's Iqbal Hossain Emon celebrates the wicket of India batter Nikhil Kumar of India during the U19 Asia Cup final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. CREIMAS for Asian Cricket Council
      Hard work pays off as Bangladesh beat India to seal U19 Asia Cup title in Dubai

      Coach Nawaz praises side after they defend 199 to lift trophy in front of bumper crowd

      CricketDecember 08, 2024
      Saudi Tuwaiq in action against AUC Rugby in their final pool match at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Courtesy Laith Marzouq, Saudi Arabia Rugby Federation
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      First all-Saudi women’s rugby team are awed by Dubai Sevens debut

      Tuwaiq side have high hopes for future of the sport in their country despite tough start to life at Middle East’s biggest rugby festival

      SportDecember 03, 2024
      Former India international Robin Uthappa playing for Dubai Capitals against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders held at the 2023 ILT20. Photo: ILT20
      UAE cricket to reap rewards of ILT20 popularity on Indian TV

      Zee TV executive believes franchise tournament could see country become destination for players from India

      CricketDecember 02, 2024
      Emirates Dubai Sevens Champions Australia for the Women's Division and New Zealand for the Men's Division. Victor Besa / The National
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      Dubai Sevens: Flying Fijians return to top of the podium after ending Spain fairy tale

      Osea Kolinisau tastes success in his first Dubai tournament as coach, having won the title twice as captain

      SportDecember 01, 2024
      UAE Shaheen on the attack against Pegler Dragons during the Gulf Men's League final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Victor Besa / The National
      Fijians and Emiratis combine to win title for UAE Shaheen at Dubai Sevens

      UAE side are comprehensive winners against Pegler Dragons in Gulf Men’s League final

      SportDecember 01, 2024
      Dubai Phoenix celebrate their win against Chameleons Rugby during the Gulf Women's fianl match at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Victor Besa / The National
      Dubai Sevens: Egden shines for Phoenix in Gulf final against Chameleons

      Former DESS College pupil shines again as holders go back-to-back, and now she is targeting future in Australia

      SportDecember 01, 2024
      DESS College (red) celebrate their win after their match against DESS College (red) during the Gulf Under 19 Boys finals at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Victor Besa / The National
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      Blommaert boys continue family tradition as DESS beat DC to U19 title

      Matilda Hall scores crucial try as Dubai Warriors win girls' tournament

      SportNovember 30, 2024
      Will Homer of Great Britain scores against Uruguay. Victor Besa / The National
      Emirates Dubai Sevens: Team GB cautiously optimistic after reaching last eight

      Combined English, Welsh and Scottish side showing signs of improvement

      SportNovember 30, 2024
      Femke Soens of Belgium in action during the International Invitational match against Australia at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Emirates Dubai Sevens: Blommaert and Soens shine on return to where it all started

      Emerging stars of national team grace pitches where they learnt to play as youngsters

      SportNovember 29, 2024
      Action from the Men's International Invitational match between Ukraine and France Militaire at the Dubai Sevens. Pawan Singh / The National
      'It was silence for guys who are gone' - Ukraine honour players lost to war at Dubai Sevens

      Nation's rugby team competing in International Invitational thanks to special dispensation from Ministry of Sport

      SportNovember 29, 2024
      A match during the Emirates & M.M.I Dubai Rugby Sevens in 1989. Russell Cheyne / ALLSPORT/ Getty
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      Sand pitches to 6,000 players and Stormzy - Dubai Sevens 54 years on

      The Middle East’s longest running annual sports event keeps getting better and bigger

      SportNovember 29, 2024
      An emotional Dewald Human, centre, the 2023 Dubai Seven men's final victory over Argentina. Ruel Pableo for The National
      Memory of sister drives Human as Blitzboks go for six-in-a-row at Dubai Sevens

      South African dedicated last year's win to his sibling who passed away in the build up to the tournament

      SportNovember 28, 2024
      Fiji players train at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai. Photo: Martin Seras Lima / TrySportimages
      Dubai Sevens: Fiji coach Kolinisau wants to emulate mentor Ryan

      First Olympic gold medal winning sevens captain is back as coach and he wants to recreate the ‘ultimate’ standards set by former boss

      SportNovember 28, 2024
      UAE Shaheen Rugby team training ahead of the Dubai Sevens tournament this weekend. Antonie Robertson/The National
      ‘I play for this flag’: Emirati players eye Dubai Sevens success

      UAE Shaheen are entered into one of the premier tournaments at the Sevens for the first time, and they are dreaming big

      SportNovember 27, 2024
      England's Paul Waring (L) holds the winner's trophy after winning the final round of the DP World Championship golf tournament in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2024. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
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      ExclusiveAbu Dhabi champion Paul Waring: Move to Dubai a 'no-brainer'

      English golfer now dreaming of Ryder Cup place after victory at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

      SportNovember 21, 2024
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