Overview
- Penrith confirmed at a Wednesday press conference that Ivan Cleary will coach through 2027 before stepping down, with assistant Peter Wallace to take over in 2028.
- On Thursday, local reporting said Penrith rejected informal manager requests to let stars such as Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, Liam Martin and Brian To’o speak to rivals before the November 1 free‑agency window.
- CEO Matt Cameron said Peter Wallace’s promotion strengthens the club’s case to retain Nathan Cleary.
- Expansion teams in Perth and Papua New Guinea are circling, with the PNG Chiefs’ tax‑free offers from 2028 likely to outbid most Australian clubs.
- Ivan Cleary ruled out coaching another NRL club and said he would consider representative roles, with Penrith exploring an advisory position for him.