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Oct 20, 2024, 12:47 AM
Oct 20, 2024, 12:47 AM
Daily Mail

NRL's Plans to Lure Nathan Cleary for Multi-Million Dollar Move

Nathan Cleary Australian rugby league player Penrith suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Rugby Australia governing body for rugby union in Australia Hamish McLennan Australian businessman Joseph Suaalii Australian rugby league player
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Highlights
  • Hamish McLennan, former chairman of Rugby Australia, advocates for recruiting NRL players to boost rugby union.
  • Currently, league star Nathan Cleary is on holiday and dealing with injury recovery, while his contract with Penrith runs until 2027.
  • McLennan's push for investment in rugby comes amid Australia’s poor performance in global rankings, underscoring the need for a new strategy.
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Looking ahead, McLennan argues that the upcoming World Cup in 2027 provides an opportunity to revitalize the sport. The push for Cleary's recruitment signifies a shift towards prioritizing strong talent to elevate rugby's standing. The ongoing discourse highlights a broader objective to centralize the game’s operations, increase sponsorships, and garner public support for Australian rugby union, amid declining performance and interest.

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