Live: Another Cleary joins the NRL as Warriors chase top spot against Knights

Jett Cleary is playing his first NRL game as the Warriors rest their starters and give Nathan's 21-year-old brother a debut at halfback against the Knights.Later, the Sharks will make a push for the top four as they take on the Eels.In the NRLW, the Warriors host the Dragons, the Broncos face the Eels, and the Tigers take on the Bulldogs.Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 12:40pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 12:40pmNRL and NRLW live scoresSun 30 Aug 2026 at 2:01pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 2:01pm1' The Warriors kick us off in AucklandA lot of love for young Jett Cleary as the camera finds his famous family in the stands.Let's get into it.Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:59pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:59pmA reminderHave the Knights healed from this moment last year?Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:40pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:40pmWarriors boss on Jett ClearyCameron George, the CEO of the Warriors, has spoken to ABC Sport and says Jett has "a lot of the Cleary traits".(Getty)"He is very calm, but he just goes after it," he says."I am just so proud of him for pulling this jumper on today and becoming another father-son debutant here at the club.Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:38pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:38pmNRLW cellar dwellers take down the Warriors on the siren(Getty)The last-placed Dragons have shocked the Warriors with a try in the final second of their NRLW clash in Auckland.A 66th-minute try to Jayme Millard tied the scores at 18-18 to set up a grandstand finish, and a crucial error from the Warriors gave the Dragons one last chance to pinch the win.Once again it was Millard creating the game-winning moment in the last second, finding an offload past three tacklers to send Tahlia O'Brien over on the left wing for a 22-18 victory.Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:25pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:25pmLATE MAIL: Clearys Jett to NZ to watch latest NRL debut(Getty)Nathan and Ivan Cleary have made a mad dash across the ditch after 21-year-old Jett was confirmed to make his NRL debut for the Warriors today.Coach Andrew Webster, a former assistant under Ivan at the Panthers, has opted to rest Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin, giving the reins of the team to Luke Hanson and 21-year-old Jett Cleary.(NRL.com)The Warriors are hoping to keep the pressure on the Panthers for top spot on the ladder, while the Knights are trying to get into a position to host a home final in week one.Sun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:12pmSun 30 Aug 2026 at 1:12pmWelcome to Sunday arvo footyHello and welcome to ABC Sport's live coverage of round 26 of the NRL season.The finals spots are changing with just about every try now, as the Warriors host the Knights, and the Sharks take on the Eels.Let's get into it.