The one that got away: Cleary connection lingers for Warriors fans

Penrith have beaten the Warriors in nine of their past 10 meetings.

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Home / Sport / League / WarriorsRNZ30 May, 2026 11:01 PM8 mins to readFormer Warriors player and coach Ivan Cleary. Photo / PhotosportFormer Warriors player and coach Ivan Cleary. Photo / PhotosportAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.By Grant Chapman of RNZNRL: NZ Warriors v Penrith PanthersKickoff 8.15pm, SundayTo Warriors fans, Ivan Cleary will always be the one that got away.

As a fullback, he helped the fledgling NRL club to its first grand final in 2002 and as a coach

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The one that got away: Cleary connection lingers for Warriors fans

The one that got away: Cleary connection lingers for Warriors fans

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