Introduction

Robbie Paul is the best rugby league stand-off in the world.

He helped Bradford Bulls to a thrilling Challenge Cup victory over Leeds earlier this year.

Since then he's spent a lot of time sidelined by injury. But he was back in the squad to help his team to victory over Wigan in the Super League Grand final.

Robbie's already clinched a string of trophies since joining the Yorkshire club back in 1993 as an 18-year-old.

He also took New Zealand all the way to the World Cup final in 2000.

Here he tells the Academy about growing up playing rugby in New Zealand with older brother Henry.

And he also reveals his greatest passion off the pitch - painting.

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Introduction

Growing up

Henry's influence

Brush strokes

My sacrifices

Robbie Rawiri Paul factfile

Date of birth: 3 February 1976 Place of birth: Tokoroa, New Zealand Height: 5ft 10in Weight: 13st 8lbs Position: Stand-off Clubs: Bradford Bulls Favourite music: Hip-hop and jazz Favourite food: Seafood Hobbies: Painting