Matthew Elliott (born 8 December 1964) is an Australian professional rugby league football coach, commentator and former player.

He has previously coached in the NRL with the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors, as well the Bradford Bulls in the Super League and the United States national team.

[citation needed] Elliott played for Bondi United and was an Eastern Suburbs Roosters lower grade player.

At the end of the 1992 NSWRL season, Elliott played for the Dragons off the bench in their grand final loss against the Brisbane Broncos.

In September 2008, Elliott was criticised for Penrith's consistent poor showings and it was speculated that he would be prematurely sacked before he saw through his three-year contract with the club.

[citation needed] Elliott however defied the pressure and criticism and managed to convince the board into letting him remain in charge for the 2009 NRL season.

[4][7] Following the 2011 NRL season, Elliott coached the United States team to a 40–4 victory over Jamaica to qualify for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, their first ever.