Ivan Cleary
- Opinion
- NRL 2026
Why Mary Fowler’s dreams and plans will shape Nathan Cleary’s next move
Family, love and new success will take precedence over money when Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary weighs up his footballing future.
- Danny Weidler
Latest
- Analysis
- NRL 2026
The Cleary bombshell we all should have seen coming
Regardless of what happens next, Ivan Cleary will be remembered alongside coaching greats Wayne Bennett and Craig Bellamy. But unlike the veteran mentors, Cleary is not a rugby league lifer.
- Adrian Proszenko
- Updated
- NRL 2026
Panthers hopeful Nathan won’t follow Ivan out the door after seismic coaching call
Just as the league world was digesting the news about Ivan Cleary finishing his tenure at Penrith, attention turned to what it would mean for the club’s star players.
- Adrian Proszenko
Calls are growing louder for Tedesco to displace Edwards as Blues fullback. Ivan Cleary has his say
Penrith’s coach rarely gets involved in Origin debates – but he felt passionate enough to pipe up about Dylan Edwards retaining his NSW No.1 jersey.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Updated
- NRL 2026
Nathan Cleary free to play in season opener after dad Ivan takes on judiciary and wins
The Panthers captain and the coach arrived at NRL HQ in matching suits before successfully arguing for a careless high tackle charge against the halfback to be downgraded.
- Dan Walsh
Ivan Cleary won’t coach the PNG Chiefs. They can forget about Nathan, too
The four-time premiership-winning Panthers coach was the top target for the expansion franchise, but has told those close to him he isn’t interested in the job.
- Christian Nicolussi
‘Operation Keep Clearys’: Panthers start talks to tie down captain and coach
Nathan and Ivan Cleary are set to become free agents at the end of the year – and the star halfback and coach will have no shortage of suitors.
- Christian Nicolussi
Bellamy, Bennett, Cleary and Stuart will come together on Tuesday. This is what they’ll discuss
The respected coaches will meet with the NRL to hold a think tank – with some potentially game-changing innovations on the agenda.
- Christian Nicolussi
- Exclusive
- NRL 2025
‘It intrigues me’: Cleary reveals interest in coaching at rep level
He’s achieved every conceivable goal in rugby league, but Ivan Cleary feels there’s a box still to be ticked.
- Adrian Proszenko
‘I want to be a father’: Nathan Cleary echoes Mary Fowler’s sentiments on the future
Nathan Cleary discusses his dream of starting a family with Mary Fowler and his future beyond 2027.
- Michael Chammas