The Panthers have suffered a major injury blow with Nathan Cleary expected to be ruled out for close to a month. Cleary left the field late in the match against the Broncos and 9news reporter Danny Weidler has confirmed he’ll be out for Thursday’s match against the Roosters. “Nathan Cleary …
Read More »‘Hurts the most’: Moses’ admission over Cleary rivalry
Eels halfback Mitchell Moses believes he will be fit to play in Friday night’s huge clash with the Panthers, adding another chapter to his rivalry with Nathan Cleary. The star playmaker suffered a groin injury in the opening round against the Bulldogs, but managed to battle through for the entire …
Read More »Cleary puts ‘question mark’ on top dollar for Luai
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has questioned whether star five-eighth Jarome Luai could lead his own team as the club faces a fight to retain him. Luai, who comes out of contract at the end of 2024, is able to negotiate with rival clubs and is expected to command a …
Read More »‘Different players’: Billy’s issue with bold Cleary claim
NRL legend Billy Slater has responded to Nathan Cleary‘s claim that the greatest of all time title is “something I want to get to” as the halfback aims to win his third premiership in a row. Speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, Cleary was cautious when discussing his motivation, declaring …
Read More »Injured Cleary ‘highly unlikely’ to be fit for Origin II
New South Wales copped an almighty blow in its quest to level the State of Origin series with halfback Nathan Cleary suffering a hamstring injury on Sunday night. The Blues halfback limped from the field clutching at his left hamstring during the first half of the Panthers’ match against the …
Read More »Cleary comment to set ‘thuggish’ NRL on edge
Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan has doubled down on his criticism of the NRL’s reaction to Joseph Suaalii’s defection. And he’s revealed at least one more high-profile rugby league star has indicated a desire to jump codes, a comment that is sure to set nerves on edge across the road …
Read More »Cleary injury scare sours Panthers victory
The Panthers chalked up their first win of the season in a 16-10 victory over the Rabbitohs on Thursday night, but an injury suffered by Nathan Cleary soured the result. Panthers winger Brian To’o fell out of a tackle late in the first half and crashed into Cleary’s left leg, …
Read More »Teammate defends Cleary over ‘arrogant’ move
Jarome Luai has defended Nathan Cleary after his superstar teammate was accused of being arrogant during Penrith’s World Club Challenge match against St Helens. When Cleary slotted a conversion to level the scores at 12-12 in the 80th minute, the Blues and Kangaroos halfback pointed to the veins in his …
Read More »Cleary shortcoming flagged in wrestle with DCE
As Daly Cherry-Evans and Nathan Cleary grapple for Australia’s halfback spot at the Rugby League World Cup, Kangaroos great Paul Gallen has raised one concern surrounding the Penrith No.7. Gallen has no doubt Cleary is “the best halfback in the competition”, but he’s wary of the Test rookie’s undeveloped combination …
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