Nathan Cleary
Cleary admits speculation over next move could force him to ‘fast-track’ contract talks
Panthers star is not off contract until the end of 2027, but accepts negotiations over a new deal might have to be brought forward to stop speculation over his next move becoming a distraction.
- Christian Nicolussi
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- NRL 2026
Nathan Cleary free to play in season opener after dad Ivan takes on judiciary and wins
The Panthers captain and the coach arrived at NRL HQ in matching suits before successfully arguing for a careless high tackle charge against the halfback to be downgraded.
- Dan Walsh
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- NRL 2026
Panthers risk three-game ban to have Nathan Cleary in round one
Penrith will head to the NRL judiciary on Monday night to challenge Cleary’s grade-two careless high tackle charge out of Friday’s trial against Wests Tigers.
- Dan Walsh and Christian Nicolussi
Nathan Cleary isn’t ruling out a move to rugby. Is it time for the Panthers to panic?
The Penrith star, who is off contract in 2027, told a podcast last week he was open to switching codes. On Thursday, he admitted he was in no hurry to decide his future.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘Operation Keep Clearys’: Panthers start talks to tie down captain and coach
Nathan and Ivan Cleary are set to become free agents at the end of the year – and the star halfback and coach will have no shortage of suitors.
- Christian Nicolussi
Dates with Nathan Cleary, retiring early and body-image issues: Inside Mary Fowler’s tell-all
The Matildas star’s book is packed with revelations, from a challenging period at French club Montpellier to her first date with NRL star Cleary.
- Frances Howe
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- NRL 2025
What PVL did next: V’landys addresses rumours over his ARLC future
There has been speculation this year that the ARLC chair could walk away from one of his roles. League has always paid less than his position as Racing NSW chief executive.
- Danny Weidler
Reece Walsh added a new part to his game in 2025. Nathan Cleary quickly spotted it
Nathan Cleary says Reece Walsh isn’t the same footballer that Penrith exposed to win the 2023 grand final.
- Michael Chammas
- On tour with the Kangaroos
- NRL 2025
Heir to the throne: Walsh takes Cleary’s crown as king of grand finals
Until now, Nathan Cleary’s 17-minute spell in the 2023 decider has been regarded as the best in NRL history. Now, the four-time premiership winner has declared Bronco’s jaw-dropping display the new GOAT.
- Danny Weidler
‘I want to be a father’: Nathan Cleary echoes Mary Fowler’s sentiments on the future
Nathan Cleary discusses his dream of starting a family with Mary Fowler and his future beyond 2027.
- Michael Chammas