Panthers statement: Ivan Cleary

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Penrith coach Ivan Cleary has made public comment following the breach notice issued to him in light of his post-match remarks on Saturday.

You can read the NRL's statement on the breach notice here.

"I will be submitting a formal response to the NRL breach notice I was issued earlier today," he said.

"While that process runs its course, I wish to clarify it was never my intention to question the integrity of the referees.

"I will not be commenting further on this matter until it is finalised."