Penrith Panthers players have nominated another head coach among them to be their head coach in the next two to three days for…
The Penrith Panthers players have nominated another head coach among them to be their head coach in the next two to three days.
The Penrith Panthers have officially announced that Ben Gardiner and Peter Wallace will be Ivan Cleary’s assistant coaches for the 2024 NRL season.
Wallace has been designated an NRL assistant coach after leading the Panthers NSW Cup squad to the State Championship and a premiership.
The Panthers Life Member participated in four State of Origin games for New South Wales in addition to 240 NRL games, 101 of which he played for the Panthers.
Wallace has been a vital component of the coaching staff since retiring in 2018 and has had a significant impact on the team both on and off the field.
Gardiner brings a plethora of knowledge to the team from his time spent in several important coaching roles, such as assisting coach for the Kiwis of New Zealand.
Gardiner has been with the Wests Tigers for the last two seasons, having served as the NSW Cup side Western Suburbs’ head coach in 2021 and as an assistant coach in the NRL in 2022. He guided the Magpies to second place in the standings before forcing the competition’s suspension.
Gardiner has coached the NSW under-20s, South Sydney, Cronulla, North Sydney, City Origin, and in the past.
“Peter has contributed significantly to the Panthers over the years, and I’m thrilled to see him advance to the next level of his coaching career.”coach for the Kiwis of New Zealand. Panthers Rugby League CEO Matt Cameron stated, “Peter and Ben are both outstanding coaches who will contribute greatly to our coaching staff and playing group through their relationships, knowledge, and work ethic.”
“Peter has contributed significantly to the Panthers over the years, and I’m thrilled to see him advance to the next level of his coaching career.” profession.
“Ben brings a wealth of coaching experience to the team, and I’m excited to have him join us before the 2023 preseason.”
Ben Harden has been promoted as head coach of the NSW Cup team in the interim.
After serving as the Panthers’ Head of Pathways and holding many lower-grade coaching positions, Harden joined the NRL coaching staff in 2022.
Jono Rolfe, who guided his team to a premiership in 2022, will stay on as Jersey Flegg coach for the upcoming season and start working full-time at Pathways.
Ben is not only a fantastic instructor but also a wonderful young man who will perform admirably as the Panthers’ NSW Cup coach, according to Cameron.
“Jono has been the Jersey Flegg coach for a fantastic job, and I’m happy to see him stay in that role while assuming more responsibility at the Panthers.”
