Shock report rocks Panthers over Cleary future
Sport Nation • May 13th, 2026 2:34 pm

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary | Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
The Penrith dynasty may well and truly be nearing its end.
The bombshell report has sent shockwaves through the online rugby league community, with anticipation building ahead of a 2pm (4pm NZ time) press conference featuring Panthers chairman Peter Graham, CEO Matt Cameron and head coach Ivan Cleary.
The bombshell report has sent shockwaves through the online rugby league community, with anticipation building ahead of a 2pm (4pm NZ time) press conference featuring Panthers chairman Peter Graham, CEO Matt Cameron and head coach Ivan Cleary.

Ivan Cleary | Photo: NRL
According to 9News’ Danny Weidler, four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary is set to announce his departure from the Penrith Panthers at the end of the 2027 NRL season, when both his and son Nathan’s current contracts expire.
More to come.
More to come.

