In the 2010 season, the Panthers finished second in the ladder, but they did not win a match in the finals series. Their 645 was the most points scored in the regular season, the second highest being 559. On 25 April 2011, Elliott was informed by the Penrith board that his services would not be required beyond 2011. He vowed to continue at the helm for the rest of the season at the time, then on 20 June announced his resignation with immediate effect. He is the current coach of the United States national side. Following the 2011 NRL season Elliott coached the United States national rugby league team to a 40-4 victory over Jamaica to qualify for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, their first ever. Matthew has served as head-coach of USA Tomahawks on three separate occasions, recording a 40-4 win against South Africa in 2001, a 40-4 win v Jamaica in 2011 and just one narrow 16-18 defeat to Canada on 18 Sep 2011. Sydney Roosters In 2012 Elliott served as Sydney Roosters assistant coach, again working under Brian Smith. New Zealand Warriors On 12 October 2012 Elliott was appointed head coach of the New Zealand Warriors for two seasons, replacing Brian McClennan who was sacked during the 2012 New Zealand Warriors season. He resigned as the USA coach before the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, to concentrate on the Warriors' off season. On 7 April 2014, he was sacked from the Warriors. St. George Illawarra Dragons On September 28, 2020, it was announced that Elliott would be an Assistant coach to new Dragons Head Coach Anthony Griffin commencing in 2021. Commentary career From 2015 Elliott has been part of the ABC Radio Grandstand commentary team. References 1964 births Living people Australian expatriate sportspeople in England Australian rugby league players St. George Dragons players Australian rugby league coaches Australian rugby league commentators Canberra Raiders coaches Bradford Bulls coaches Penrith Panthers coaches New Zealand Warriors coaches Rugby league second-rows Rugby league players from Thursday Island United States national rugby league team coaches