Nathan Cleary and rugby-bound Mark Nawaqanitawase have led a chorus of support for the NRL’s global round concept, encouraging the game’s leaders to launch each season in cities around the world.

This masthead first reported the story on Saturday, revealing the NRL had ambitious plans to launch the 2027 season in cities like London, Dubai, and Hong Kong in a bid to expand on its Las Vegas venture.

The news has been well received by the Australian players, who were talking about the NRL initiative when the story broke on the day of the first Test against England at Wembley Stadium. Cleary says he’d like the Panthers to play on the United States’ east coast.

“I should probably say Manchester, because then I could see Mary [partner Mary Fowler],” Cleary said.

“But maybe Miami or somethi

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