Nathan Cleary appears to have reunited with girlfriend Mary Fowler as NRL star picks up Matildas superstar after returning to Australia for Christmas
- Nathan Cleary and Mary Fowler wanted to be reunited on Tuesday
- The NRL superstar, 26, went public with Fowler, 21, in November
- The couple in love is going to spend Christmas together
Nathan Cleary was reunited with Mary Fowler on Tuesday after appearing to pick up his girlfriend at the airport after months apart.
Cleary, 26, went public with Matilda’s superstar girlfriend Fowler, 21, earlier this year when they were spotted on a romantic date together in Perth, ending endless speculation about their relationship status.
The halfback was later spotted at the Matildas’ win over Taiwan, with Fowler visibly delighted to see her new friend watching from the stands before firing home a fine goal.
The NRL gun has since split from his girlfriend, with Fowler returning to England to play for Manchester City while Cleary is enjoying the off-season with a trip to the United States.
But the pair appeared to have reunited for their first Christmas, with a photo of the airport meeting circulating on social media.
Nathan Cleary appeared to be reunited with Mary Fowler in Australia on Tuesday
The sporting superstars went public in November but have since separated
Fowler plays football in England (left), while Cleary enjoys the off-season (right)
Fowler was expected back in Australia on December 20, but appears to have arrived a day earlier than planned.
Both athletes are said to be very private when it comes to their relationships, but Cleary recently admitted that the intense spotlight on his personal life was something he didn’t expect.
“It’s definitely different from when I was young when I went into first grade and people would dissect my game. I hadn’t had that before,” Cleary told News Corp.
‘That was an obstacle at the time. You start to learn to deal with that.’
The three-time premiership-winning halfback has accepted that he cannot control media attention either.
“It’s also quite similar to (personal life). I haven’t let that many people look into my personal life yet. But it just depends on what’s involved. It’s something I have no control over,” he said.
“I just have to move on and not read too much into it.”
During his festive off-season, Cleary was photographed partying in New York and working with NFL greats, attending UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden and attending an NBA game in Philadelphia.
Fowler was recently on international duty with the Matildas in Canada, with Tony Gustavsson’s side losing both matches against the Olympic gold medalists to end 2023 on a sour note.