He was a standard bearer for Australian football in an era when Australian Rules Football, the two rugby codes and cricket were dominant back home.

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Paul has starred in both rugby's codes, winning 23 caps for New Zealand and the Grand Final with Bradford in league, and four caps for England in union.

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He played most of his club rugby at Llanelli RFC before moving north to switch codes and play rugby league for St Helens.

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