'Going to smash this bloke': Gallen warns boxing foe Two NRL greats will step into the ring for a five-round heavyweight blockbuster that comes down to experience versus an age, size, weight and reach advantage. AAP · 9h ago
'Let the refs have total control': Gallen's plea to NRL The overreach of the bunker has left rugby league great Paul Gallen wondering if robots and AI might one day replace NRL referees. AAP · Sep 22
'He's a rat': why Gallen's back to fight big Nelson At 45, NRL great-turned-boxer Paul Gallen is returning to the ring after answering an SOS call from promoters to fight the 'Big Nasty' Nelson Asofa-Solomona. AAP · Sep 21
'The crap they carry on with': Gallen's Origin rocket Paul Gallen has lit the fuse for an explosive State of Origin series, declaring Queenslanders full of self-importance and saying he can't wait for a NSW win. AAP · May 27
'I had to grow up': The reformation of Fonua-Blake After an early career filled with controversy Addin Fonua-Blake is a mature age State of Origin debutant AAP · May 24
Donoghoe has nose for NSW after Dolphins extension Dolphins utility Kurt Donoghoe has inked a new deal and wants to follow in the footsteps of Paul Gallen and become a NSW Blues representative. AAP · Feb 4
No taunting from Brailey if Sharks repeat famous win Blayke Brailey has fond memories of watching Cronulla beat Canberra to ignite their 2016 premiership charge and is hoping to inspire another victory this week. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW Paul Gallen has scored a split points win over Sonny Bill Williams in their long-awaited heavyweight boxing bout that hardly lived up to the billing. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
Expected exit of Optus from sports streaming market leaves race in Australia finely poised The writing has been on the wall for a while and a $300m deal to offload the jewel in the telco’s crown, the Premier League, to Nine-owned Stan is close The Guardian - AU · Jun 24, 2025
Daley has shot to finally put Maroon dynasty behind him Wednesday's State of Origin II comes 11 years to the day after Laurie Daley won his one series as NSW coach. He can finally clinch a second one in Perth. AAP · Jun 17, 2025
Gallen puts Yeo among all-time best as No.13 leads NSW Isaah Yeo will follow in Paul Gallen's footsteps and captain NSW as a No.13, but the former Blues skipper has the Penrith star among the all-time great locks. AAP · May 27, 2025
Daley back with hope it's not same old blues for NSW Laurie Daley's return to the NSW State of Origin job is a throwback to some of the Blues' toughest days. But this time he coaches a team expected to win. AAP · May 26, 2025
'Drug testers': SBW's big swing at Gallen over no-show Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams has accused an absent Paul Gallen of being afraid to be drug tested at the launch of their blockbuster bout. AAP · May 20, 2025
Huni, the boxer, fit and free for historic title charge After a tumultuous five-year career, Justis Huni is positioned to become just the third Australian to fight for the undisputed heavyweight world boxing title. AAP · May 6, 2025
AAP · Jul 14, 2024 Elias latest to claim Slater showing signs of pressure NSW State of Origin great Ben Elias has joined Paul Gallen in questioning if Quuensland coach Billy Slater has been rattled.
AAP · Jul 12, 2024 Slater 'rattled' by Blues' Origin II dominance: Gallen Paul Gallen believes Queensland coach Billy Slater is facing an uphill battle to maintain the Maroons' grip on the State of Origin shield.
AAP · Mar 28, 2024 Sharks invoke tough spirit of Gal to beat injury crisis A mural showcasing the emotional 2016 premiership has offered Cronulla's players a reminder of the toughness they need to overcome their own NRL injury crisis.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Fittler wants NRL to clamp down on Leniu commentary Former NSW State of Origin coach Brad Fittler wants the NRL to sanction players who spoke out on the Spencer Leniu racism claim before it reached the judiciary.
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 Leniu charged by NRL, players clash over alleged slur Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel as Spencer Leniu is charged by the NRL for an alleged racial slur.
AAP · Sep 30, 2023 Gallen surprised at Fittler's exit, won't replace him Widely regarded as one of NSW's finest players in modern times, Paul Gallen will not put his hand up to replace outgoing State of Origin coach Brad Fittler.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 24, 2022 Newcastle boxer open to fighting more NRL players after win over Souths prop The 31-year-old heavyweight claimed a unanimous points win.
AAP · Nov 23, 2022 Retired Gallen 'will never fight SBW' Retired rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen is adamant he won't return to the ring to fight bitter rival and fellow former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams.
ABC News · Nov 23, 2022 Paul Gallen retires from boxing, ends sporting career with unanimous decision victory over Justin Hodges Paul Gallen's victory over Justin Hodges ensures the former Cronulla Sharks NRL star ends his boxing career a winner — and it's hard to argue that he hasn't left the sport in a better place than when he started, writes Simon Smale.
AAP · Nov 23, 2022 Gallen ends career with win over Hodges Rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen has scored a unanimous points win over fellow retired NRL star Justin Hodges in the final fight of his career.
Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022 Ex-rugby star claims he has earned $25million from boxing ahead of final fight Paul Gallen, a rugby league star who had a lengthy career before moving into professional boxing full-time in 2019, will retire from competition tomorrow night