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'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

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'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

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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

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 14, 2024

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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.

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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

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

Gallen craves glorious end against Hodges

Rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen insists there'll be no sporting comebacks after his heavyweight rematch with fellow retired NRL star Justin Hodges.

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