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Paul McNamara
Senior Reporter, Sport
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Paul joined the Post in July 2023 after writing freelance for multiple magazines and national newspapers in England. He covered the 2022 football World Cup for Fifa and was previously senior writer for Everton FC for five years, after time reporting on a number of sports for regional newspapers in the south of England.
Areas of Expertise:
All sport, primarily football, tennis, rugby and cricketLanguages Spoken:
English
City’s best cyclist back in action on Friday and hunting fourth podium finish from this year’s World Cup at closing Malaysia leg.
Swimmer rediscovering childhood joy of the pool following nearly two years out of action and surgery to repair her right knee.
Festival returning in August after successful 2025 edition; City set for Inter Milan clash, with Chelsea tackling Juventus.
Senior World Rugby figure opens door to city team competing with heavyweights in home 7s, defends controversial circuit changes.
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TEG Sport managing director Rachael Carroll on overcoming Messi fiasco and making event a permanent fixture in city’s sporting calendar.
Ryan Santos, who is juggling rugby with a job as a business operations analyst, is targeting the podium at the LA 2028 Olympics.
Victory over Argentina gives Blitzboks a first title in the city since first playing in 1997.
Three-day attendance total set to reach new high as holders Argentina, series champions South Africa, New Zealand and Spain get to semis.
City team down but not out following defeat and could face Japanese in speedy Melrose Claymores final rematch on Sunday.
Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier.
Rory Stewart-Cox contributes pick of Hong Kong’s six tries as hosts beat China under Kai Tak Stadium Friday night lights on day one of event.
Niklas Koch hoping promoted nation’s Hong Kong exploits leave lasting impression in football-mad country.
Bryn Phillips still has Asian Games, World Cup and Olympic ambitions but scrum-half beginning to plan for life after sport.
Bailey Roberts-Lintmeijer competed against sprint sensation in 2024; now in Australia 7s fold, he has spent the week playing 10s.
Having reached top of his sport after accident left him a quadriplegic at 20, Australian Jake Howe is showing no signs of slowing down.
The 30-year-old is hoping to lead the Blitzboks to their first title in the city at this week’s Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.
Decorated former Kiwi international at peace with decision to retire for a second time, representing legends team at three-day tournament.
Kitchee expected to play in the second-tier AFC Champions League Two next season, but spokesman has not heard from the governing body.
Part of recent city team under-20 camp, Ryan Fok was playing his best football with Dubai’s Gulf United before war put things on hold.
Au King-to to win second Hong Kong cap after being named in 12-strong women’s squad for Melrose Claymores tournament.
Flying wing targeting fourth Games in Los Angeles after claiming two medals from past three editions, aiming to ‘show full force’ at Kai Tak.
Riley Lee launches academy aimed at closing gap on global powerhouses and preventing disenchantment that saw her quit.
Team closing on club’s 13th Premier League title and first since 2023, in Inigo Calderon’s maiden season in charge.
Forced to retire from rugby, the Welshman emerged from a period of introspection as an adventurer, polar explorer and guide to Hollywood’s A-list.
Jevon Groves aiming to stay in role until at least 2028 and banish memories of painful Olympic near misses.
Dostonbek Tursunov presses claims for Uzbekistan World Cup call with man of the match display in victory over Kitchee.
Ruslan Mingazov seeking to add to trophy haul against Lee Man in Tuesday’s final in Mong Kok, aims to extend four-year stay in city.
City cricket chiefs confirm next edition will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground over three days from October 30.
Now playing for New Zealand, Mark Chapman talks price tags, learning from the game’s greats and what it’s like to play in a World Cup final.
