Cleary Walks Free, Iongi Under Investigation & V’landys Says NRL Is No.1 — Vegas Round Preview

Nathan Cleary is free to play after one of the quickest judiciary hearings in recent memory — thanks to coach, father and surprise legal counsel Ivan Cleary. Paul Dalligan breaks down how the Panthers star avoided a three‑game suspension and what it means for Round 1.Meanwhile, Eels fullback Isaiah Iongi is being investigated by the club and the NRL Integrity Unit after photos surfaced online. The Professor and Paul unpack what’s known, what’s unclear, and why this could be a storm in a teacup.Plus, Peter V’landys declares the NRL the number one sport in Australia and the Pacific. With viewership surging, expansion talk heating up and a 9.5% rise in audience numbers, the boys look at whether the claim stacks up. Paul says it's 'Up,Up,Up!'And with the NRL season kicking off in Las Vegas, we preview the massive opening‑round matchups and what to expect from the league’s bold push into the US market.This is The Scrum Feed — sharp analysis, big stories and the best NRL conversation each week.