Joseph Paulo (born 2 January 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a loose forward, second-row and stand-off for Pia in the Elite Two Championship.

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, and St Helens in the Super League.

[6] He was raised in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is the younger brother of former professional rugby league footballer, and convicted criminal Junior Paulo.

[8] In round 6, against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Paulo made his NRL debut for the Penrith Panthers, starting at second-row in the 21-20 golden point extra time win at Remondis Stadium.

[17] In round 20 of the 2011 NRL season, against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Paulo made his club debut for Parramatta, coming off the interchange bench in the 8-7 loss at ANZ Stadium.

Paulo played at five-eighth and lock for the Tomahawks in their 2013 World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Jamaica, kicking 10 goals in the victories.

[26][27][28] In round 24 of 2014, against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Paulo played his 100th NRL career match in the Eels 22-12 win at Parramatta Stadium.

[44][45] It was announced on 10 November 2020 that Paulo would leave St. Helens and had signed for Toulouse Olympique, playing in the RFL Championship, from the 2021 season on a two-year deal.

On 10 October 2021, Paulo played for Toulouse in their victory over Featherstone in the Million Pound Game which saw the club promoted to the Super League for the first time in their history.