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NRL 2025
Steaks, eggs, sea moss and bone broth: The diet driving Cleary’s Vegas quest
Nathan Cleary hit the ground running on his return to pre-season training, and the Panthers star said an unusual diet had aided in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Roy Ward, Michael Chammas and Dan Walsh
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We break down every NRL club’s recruits – and why one looms large
A man who could be the season’s most important buy has revealed why he changed clubs as we dissect who stands as their new side’s most crucial purchase.
- by Nick Wright
Addo-Carr may make Eels debut against Bulldogs as grudge matches mark 2025 draw
From a grand final replay to superstar recruits facing their former clubs for the first time, the 2025 NRL season is poised to get off to an explosive start.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Double blow for Panthers as second superstar has same shoulder operation as Cleary
Nathan Cleary is not the only Penrith star racing the clock to overcome shoulder surgery in time for next year’s season opener Las Vegas.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Up for grabs: The players off-contract at your club from November 1
Parramatta, Canterbury, Brisbane and the Tigers have the most players who can test their value on the open market come November 1.
- by Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko
Vegas jackpot: The Cleary medical update Penrith fans were longing to hear
Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary is expected to be fit for the 2025 season-opener in the US after upcoming shoulder surgery.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Wallabies
Man who made Suaalii a multimillionaire urges rugby to throw chequebook at Cleary
Former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan wants to see the Penrith superstar wearing a Wallabies jersey at the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
- by Danny Weidler
‘I’ll be a sponge’: Talagi to be schooled by Luai before replacing him
Before stepping into the enormous shoes of Jarome Luai, Panthers recruit Blaize Talagi plans to pick his brain while the pair are in Samoan camp.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Leadership lessons from Samoan PM steel Luai for captaincy challenge
You know Jarome Luai is a pretty big deal when the Samoan Prime Minister wants to meet to discuss leadership, rugby league and the Penrith Panthers.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘We’d love to play at Magic Round’: Wigan welcome Cleary’s brainwave
The World Club Challenge could be back on the 2025 calendar after the Super League champions threw their support behind Nathan Cleary’s “left-field” suggestion.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Nathan Cleary rules out UK move to be closer to Fowler
Rumours had persisted that the Penrith star would move to the Super League because of his relationship with Mary Fowler, who plays for Manchester City.
- by Ian Chadband
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