Multiple outlets report that Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary is expected to depart the club at the end of the 2027 NRL season. All sources describe Cleary as a four-time premiership-winning coach and say the move is framed as a change in his career direction rather than an immediate exit.
The reports indicate that Penrith may face uncertainty as the contract timing approaches, with several outlets noting potential impacts on the club’s ability to retain some of its biggest players. While the coverage characterizes the development as a “shock,” the common theme across sources is that Cleary is planning to pursue other opportunities after the 2027 season concludes.
The articles do not provide specific details about Cleary’s next destination or whether he has signed with another organization. In the absence of further confirmed information, the reporting consistently centers on the expectation of an end-of-2027 departure and the possible downstream effects for Penrith’s roster planning.
