Ivan Cleary

Ivan Cleary

coach Australia

Ivan Cleary is an Australian rugby league coach and former player, known for his strategic acumen and leadership in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has been the head coach of the Penrith Panthers since 2019, leading the team to significant successes, including a premiership in 2021. Cleary has garnered attention for his passionate defense of his team's performance and decisions made by referees, particularly in high-stakes matches. In the recent news, he expressed his frustration with a no-try decision in a preliminary final, which led to discussions about rule changes in the NRL.

Born on Mar 01, 1969 (56 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
46,029
Power
2,491$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 8.00 0.18% +0% 25,499,884 46,029 $1,380,000 2,491$
Totals 2 25,499,884 46,029 $1,380,000 2,491$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Four-time NRL premiership-winning Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has lent his support to the Hybrid Rugby concept. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: It started as a cross-code schoolboy exhibition. Now Hybrid Rugby could save the English Super League with $3m clash

Australia Australia: Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers and has expressed interest in a representative coaching role. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Penrith Panthers mentor Ivan Cleary reveals interest in representative coaching role

Australia Australia: Ivan Cleary is Nathan Cleary's father and has coached the Penrith Panthers to multiple premierships. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Kangaroos star on starting a family and future at Penrith Panthers

Australia Australia: Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was also adamant Sunday’s defeat was not an era-ending setback. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Isaah Yeo warns NRL rivals they’ll be back “bigger and better” in 2026