Manchester City soccer player Mary Fowler and Penrith Panthers player Nathan Cleary are maintaining their long-distance relationship, with Fowler recently sharing glimpses of a reunion in Australia.
The couple, who have been dating since 2023, have navigated their relationship primarily across continents, with Fowler based in the UK and Cleary in Sydney.
Fowler, 23, posted a series of photos on Instagram showing her and Cleary, 28, spending time together in Australia. The images included a mirror selfie, beach outings, explorations of bushland, and downtime at home. Fowler captioned the post with "Home," accompanied by a heart emoji.
Cleary has previously indicated a potential future move to England to be closer to Fowler. Their relationship has involved significant travel, with Fowler playing for Manchester City in England and Cleary remaining in Sydney during the NRL season.
Cleary is contracted with the Penrith Panthers until the end of the 2027 season. His father, Ivan Cleary, is also set to step down as the team's coach that same year. Fowler's continued commitment to playing at a high level in England has fueled speculation about Cleary potentially moving overseas after his contract concludes.
Andrew Johns had suggested England as a likely destination if Cleary were to leave the NRL. Cleary has acknowledged that his career decisions beyond 2027 will be significant, and he intends to discuss his future with Fowler, emphasizing that no hasty decisions will be made as both athletes focus on their current commitments.
The couple's relationship first gained public attention in 2023 following interactions on social media during the FIFA Women's World Cup. Cleary later confirmed they were communicating, and they were subsequently photographed together. Fowler also attended the NRL Grand Final that year to support Cleary as the Penrith Panthers secured their third consecutive premiership.
Since then, they have become a prominent sporting couple, balancing demanding elite careers on opposite sides of the globe. Reports suggest Fowler's future career plans could influence Cleary's next career moves.