Panthers coach Ivan Cleary announces he will step down from NRL coaching at the end of 2027. All three outlets report the decision as a planned departure rather than an immediate change, with Cleary describing it as something he has not taken lightly. The announcement comes from Cleary in his role as head coach of Penrith, where he has been leading the club. While the reports focus primarily on the timing of his retirement from coaching duties in the NRL, they do not provide details of what happens next for Cleary or who will replace him. The coverage frames the announcement as a definitive commitment to leave the NRL coaching role after the 2027 season, indicating the club and league have time to prepare for a transition. Across the sources, the central point is consistent: Cleary has chosen to end his NRL coaching career following the 2027 season.