Ivan Cleary
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19696.7Global Dominance: 0.02%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.
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Ivan Cleary expressed his emotional response after seeing his son Nathan in the hospital.
Cleary’s leg broken, then 12-man Newcastle break Penrith heartsAustralia· 2026-09-27
Ivan Cleary, the coach, had to manage the emotional impact of his son's injury during the game.
Tears flow for Panthers and Knights as 12-man Newcastle hang on after Nathan Cleary’s horror injuryAustralia· 2026-09-27
He purchased the property from his father, Penrith Panthers head coach Ivan Cleary, for $1.7 million in 2022.
Former luxury auto boss sells renovated Bellevue Hill home for about $31 millionAustralia· 2026-09-27
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers and has declared his son Nathan a certain starter for the preliminary final.
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary declares Nathan Cleary to take on Newcastle Knights in preliminary finalAustralia· 2026-09-26
Ivan Cleary suggested his son Jett join the Warriors to experience life outside Sydney.
Inside story on club’s signings, bargain buys, rival rejects and second chancesAustralia· 2026-09-18
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers and has given the medical team full control over their methods.
What Nathan Cleary’s next week looks like … and the miracle workers in his cornerAustralia· 2026-09-17
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary said the injury would force Nathan to 'pull back' on his training load over the remainder of the season.
Kalyn Ponga shares recovery insight ahead of NRL preliminary finalsAustralia· 2026-09-16
Coach Ivan Cleary expressed uncertainty about the extent of Nathan's foot injury.
Cleary in race to recover from foot injury in time for prelimAustralia· 2026-09-14
Ivan Cleary is known for his calm demeanor and ability to maintain composure even during challenging times in the NRL season.
When was the last time Penrith Panthers Ivan Cleary sprayed his side?Australia· 2026-09-13
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers, known for their strong performance against the Roosters.
NRL Finals 2026: Sydney Roosters v Penrith PanthersAustralia· 2026-09-12
Ivan Cleary is mentioned as the coach of the Warriors during their 2008 season.
Warriors v Dolphins qualifying final: Auckland club chasing biggest NRL opportunity since 2002
New Zealand· 2026-09-11
Ivan Cleary is a former Warriors coach who urged the NRL to balance expansion with consolidating the Warriors.
Christchurch’s NRL dream gets real as council works with league on 20th teamNew Zealand· 2026-08-10
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary conceded after the game on Friday: 'It doesn’t look great.'
NRL match review committee inflicts more pain on Penrith Panthers as Yeo sweats on scan resultsAustralia· 2026-08-09
Ivan Cleary previously worked with Andrew Webster at the Panthers.
Warriors v Panthers: Key takeaways as Luke Metcalf makes statement, Wahs learn from past mistakesNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Ivan Cleary was the former boss of Andrew Webster.
Warriors v Panthers result: Andrew Webster’s side hold on for victory as Luke Metcalf shines on returnNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary conceded that Yeo's injury 'doesn’t look great.'
Fears Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo’s season could be overAustralia· 2026-08-07
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Panthers and a former player and coach at the Warriors.
Warriors perform historic Ngā Tamatoa haka before Panthers clashNew Zealand· 2026-08-07The Panthers, who were coached by Ivan Cleary, ran in 10 tries.
Warriors v Panthers: Line-ups, kickoff time, how to watch – all you need to knowNew Zealand· 2026-08-06
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers and is managing player contracts during the season.
Six days that will define Penrith’s season – and retention driveAustralia· 2026-08-06
Ivan Cleary has spoken of his desire to move into coaching representative teams.
Matt King named NSW Blues State of Origin coach after Laurie Daley stands downAustralia· 2026-08-03
Ivan Cleary is mentioned as a potential future head coach after Matt King's appointment.
When half the competition has nothing to play for, the NRL has a problemAustralia· 2026-08-03
Ivan Cleary is the coach of Penrith who has been managing the team's injury situations and player development.
Latest on Mitch Kenny, Dylan Edwards and Tom Trbojevic ahead of round 22Australia· 2026-08-02
Ivan Cleary was present at the committee meeting of top coaches discussing the rule change.
NRL to road-test kick-off rule change in ‘dead rubber’ matches”Australia· 2026-07-31
Ivan Cleary is mentioned as a potential candidate for coach of the year.
Sharks savaging leaves Sea Eagles’ finals hopes in free fallAustralia· 2026-07-26
Ivan Cleary is a four-time premiership-winning coach for the Penrith Panthers.
Why keeping players on the paddock is the secret to Ivan Cleary’s successAustralia· 2026-07-24
Ivan Cleary remains unfazed by the contract discussions surrounding his son Nathan Cleary.
South Sydney Rabbitohs star may not play again this year, Cameron Murray faces up to a month on the sidelinesAustralia· 2026-07-21
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary said after the game: 'If we get the ball there, and we should have got it ... it’s just one of those nights'.
Seven Deadly Sins – what the NRL bunker got right and wrong on the weekendAustralia· 2026-07-21
Ivan Cleary, Nathan's father, previously coached the Warriors and led them to the grand final in 2011.
Why the Warriors could be frontrunners to sign NRL Penrith Panthers legend Nathan Cleary – Nathan LimmNew Zealand· 2026-07-20
Ivan Cleary hailed Dylan Edwards as the best defensive fullback in the NRL.
Penrith’s Dylan Edwards receives 10 stitches for nasty head gashAustralia· 2026-07-16
Ivan Cleary is the coach of the Penrith Panthers and is noted for his final year at the helm.
Nathan Cleary is running out of things to achieve in rugby leagueAustralia· 2026-07-08
