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Ivan Cleary Keeps Door Open on Nathan’s Potential Union Switch

He insists Nathan is focused solely on his NRL career with Penrith through 2027

Overview

  • Panthers coach Ivan Cleary confirmed his son’s contract runs until the end of 2027 and downplayed talk of a code change.
  • Wallabies legend Tim Horan suggested Cleary was “quite keen” on a move to rugby union, but Ivan says Nathan remains unfazed by the speculation.
  • Nathan Cleary is set to face former halves partner Jarome Luai for the first time in the NRL on Sunday, shifting attention back to league performance.
  • Cleary’s partner, Matildas forward Mary Fowler, plays in Europe, a factor that could tempt him to test rugby union abroad later in his career.
  • The Panthers halfback has won four consecutive premierships and shows no signs of slowing his run of NRL success.