Acting
Paul Gallen
Born
1981-08-14 (45)
Known for
Acting
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3 titles
Paul Gallen (born 14 August 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played as a lock, prop and second-row forward and captained the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. He is a former captain and representative of the New South Wales State of Origin team. He has also been the vice captain of Australia and played his whole NRL career with the Sharks, with whom he won the 2016 NRL Premiership. He was the NRL's oldest player playing in 2018. He has the Australian first grade record for most seasons played in the NRL with 19 (ahead of 18 season players such as Andrew Ettinghausen, Luke Lewis and Cameron Smith.
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NRCrossover boxing star Paul Gallen (16-2-1, 8 KOs) is coming out of retirement to face unbeaten heavyweight Nelson "Big Nasty" Asofa-Solomona (3-0, 3 KOs) in Sydney at the TikTok Entertainment Centre. Fans can expect an explosive clash of Gallen's experience against Asofa-Solomona's raw knockout power.
Paul Gallen vs. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2026
NRPhil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey & more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures.
100% Footy
2020
NRAfter a decade of bad blood the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen grudge match is on.
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen
2025
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
NRCrossover boxing star Paul Gallen (16-2-1, 8 KOs) is coming out of retirement to face unbeaten heavyweight Nelson "Big Nasty" Asofa-Solomona (3-0, 3 KOs) in Sydney at the TikTok Entertainment Centre. Fans can expect an explosive clash of Gallen's experience against Asofa-Solomona's raw knockout power.
Paul Gallen vs. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2026
NRAfter a decade of bad blood the Sonny Bill Williams v Paul Gallen grudge match is on.
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen
2025