Ivan Cleary
AustraliacoachMaleb. 19695.9Global 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 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 team
New 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
Ivan Cleary, Nathan's father and NRL coach, discussed his son's potential to play five-eighth.
Why NSW Blues star Nathan Cleary needs to play five-eighth outside Mitchell Moses if Blues are to winAustralia· 2026-07-07
Ivan Cleary is Nathan Cleary's father and was present to support him after a tough match.
Is this the biggest game of NSW Blues star Nathan Cleary’s career? Even he thinks it might beAustralia· 2026-07-04
Ivan Cleary praised Liam Martin, stating he has produced in the big games many times before.
Will NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley gamble on Latrell Mitchell? It could all hinge on Monday’s training sessionAustralia· 2026-06-21
Ivan Cleary is Nathan Cleary's father and provides support after his son's games.
Bears lure Wallabies legend in key code-switch signingAustralia· 2026-06-21
Ivan Cleary, Nathan's father and Penrith coach, said he did not entirely disagree with his son’s assessment.
Nathan Cleary was ‘embarrassed’ by his Origin II game. His dad didn’t entirely disagreeAustralia· 2026-06-19
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary loved what he saw from McLean.
Blues rookie caps brilliant week by shining for PanthersAustralia· 2026-06-01
Cleary announced he was leaving the club for Penrith after losing the grand final.
Warriors v Panthers: Cleary reunion adds extra spice to NRL clashNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Ivan Cleary is the father of Nathan Cleary and a four-time premiership coach.
How Nathan Cleary, Ethan Strange broke Queensland heartsAustralia· 2026-05-28
Ivan Cleary is being considered as a future Blues coach after completing his club duties.
Coached by Canberra’s greatest five-eighth, Strange makes a dream Origin debutAustralia· 2026-05-27Ivan Cleary is expected to be the NSW coach in 2028 if he is not already coaching at the representative level.
State of Origin 2026: NSW coach Laurie Daley has hung his game plan on one thingAustralia· 2026-05-27
Ivan Cleary did have a role with Brad Fittler when he was Blues coach.
NSW Blues vs Queensland Maroons; Daley, Slater name strong squads with kick off at 8.05pm from Accor StadiumAustralia· 2026-05-27
