Shock report rocks Panthers over Cleary future

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

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.
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.
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