Nathan Cleary
- Analysis
- State of Origin
Origin’s annual fall guys stood tallest. So what next at the selection table?
No one answered their critics better than NSW and Queensland’s most important players, setting the scene for even more hype, intrigue and selection speculation.
- Dan Walsh
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- State of Origin
State of Origin game one 2026 as it happened: Blues secure victory in series opener after controversial Kalyn Ponga send off
The Blues secured a stunning 22-20 victory in game one of the 2026 State of Origin series with a James Tedesco try in the final minutes of the game after Kalyn Ponga was sent off in the 57th minute.
- Billie Eder and Frances Howe
‘I don’t have a checklist’: Nathan Cleary on the one career box he hasn’t ticked
The Blues halfback knows all about the perception he has never “owned” a State of Origin series or decider – which only grew after last year’s series defeat.
- Chris Barrett
Nathan Cleary is weighing up his future. Andrew Johns knows what he should do
Andrew Johns’ advice for Nathan Cleary and his next deal, plus Perth’s travel wish list, and the partying Cowboys.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
Why Mary Fowler’s dreams and plans will shape Nathan Cleary’s next move
Family, love and new success will take precedence over money when Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary weighs up his footballing future.
- Danny Weidler
I’m in no hurry to sign a contract: Nathan Cleary on his future
Cleary fronted the press in Brisbane on Saturday night to discuss his father and coach Ivan Cleary’s call to move on at the end of next year.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Updated
- NRL 2026
Panthers hopeful Nathan won’t follow Ivan out the door after seismic coaching call
Just as the league world was digesting the news about Ivan Cleary finishing his tenure at Penrith, attention turned to what it would mean for the club’s star players.
- Adrian Proszenko
It’s no certainty Cleary will test the market. But he’s in no rush to re-sign
The Panthers superstar says there’s no guarantee he’ll become a free agent on November 1, but that any contract talks with Penrith won’t start until after State of Origin.
- Christian Nicolussi
Nathan Cleary has inspired a generation of halfbacks. Tonight, another makes his NRL debut
Zane Harrison grew up idolising the Panthers superstar, and gets the nod to launch his first grade career for Gold Coast against the Roosters tonight.
- Christian Nicolussi
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- NRL 2026
Cleary sinks Dolphins in golden point; Raiders pile more misery on the Storm
Nathan Cleary nailed an 85th-minute field goal to clinch Penrith a thrilling win over the Dolphins in golden point, after Melbourne’s worst start to an NRL season under coach Craig Bellamy continued.