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‘Win more than one’: New Eels CEO Mike Rush reveals plans for Parramatta dynasty

Freshly-minted Parramatta chief executive Mike Rush doesn’t want his reign at the Eels to end with one premiership - he wants to end the most celebrated premiership drought in the NRL with a cavalcade of titles.

Rush, who presided over a period of do

*OFFICIAL* Spencer Leniu joins the Eels

Parramatta Eels are excited to announce the signing of premiership-winning forward Spencer Leniu on a four-year contract commencing in the 2027 NRL season.
One of the game's most dynamic and impactful middle forwards, Leniu brings an outstanding expe

Poppa's Corner: He who is without sin, cast the first stone, so says the brethern LOL

There's and old but well known biblical standard called "he who is without sin throw the first stone".

Frankly, the only sin Josh Addo-Carr was guilty of it driving a car.

But even then, some sort of mitigation could be/is involved. 

I have done some

Game Day Blog R27 v Dragons: Surely we can beat these blokes?

It's been a bloody long season for both clubs. 

Both clubs have shown glimpses of potential during the year.

But the time is nigh when we stop talking about potential and start talking about bloody results.

Welcome to the final round. The countdown

Volkman re-signs

According to Danny weidler 2 year 500k per year deal. But he also says in the very next sentence that those terms could be false just what he's heard.

Edit: The club has now confirmed

Round 27 Team List v St George-Illawarra Dragons

Last game for season 2026. Here's hoping to end the season with a win in Wollongong on Sunday. Get more more quality on the roster across the off season & continue to build heading into 2027. Go Parra

1. Apa Twidle

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. J

Game Day Blog R26: The Sharks are Circling (And Culled W38-18)

 The Sharks have had our number in recent years.

We've beaten them once over the last four years. They've won three of the last four against us.

The Sharks have also won four of the last six at Commbank since 2020.

The last four margins have been 2,

Round 26 Team List v Cronulla Sharks

1. Apa Twidle

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Saxon Pryke

Interchange:

14. Harrison Edwards

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R25 Game Day Blog v The Phins: Nineteen Warm Bodies Into The Fire (L34-16)

Jason Ryles described the Dolphins as “a dangerous footy side” with one of the hottest backlines in the game.

Scorched Earth hot.

Suncorp has been a happy hunting ground for them, and they score long-range tries for fun. Almost sadistically.

The Dol

The Sir Col 1 Eyed Awards

In honour of our dearly departed and well-loved Sir Col, I am proud to announce the 2026 1 Eyed Awards. 

Use the Google form below to select your winners. Awards will close at the end of our final game of the season.

Round 25 Team List v Dolphins

1. Apa Twidle

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Harrison Edwa

R24 Game Day Blog v Cowboys: Burramattagal's Eleven-Year Hoodoo Continues (W32-30)

Update, post game: In a heart-pulsating game that could’ve gone either way, the Eels finally won a close one. They had 52% possession, completed better (90% v 84%), made more metres 1,853m v 1,688m, and made slightly less errors (7 v 8). Due to inju

Round 24 Team List v North Queensland Cowboys (Indigenous Round Week 2)

1. Apa Twidle

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Luca Moretti

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Dylan Walker

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Game Day Blog R23 v Souths: Baba Yaga is Back

There are bogeys. Then there's Baba Yaga. The one you send to kill the bogeyman.

Every horror movie has a demon that just won't die. Jason. Freddy. Michael Myers. Wayne. South Sydney.

Unfortunately, recent history has felt like watching the same h

Round 23 Team List v South Sydney Rabbitohs (Indigenous Round Week 1)

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Sam Tuivati

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Luca Moretti

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Saxon Pryke

15.

Poppa’s Corner: A Day in Paradise

I just left the Bamboo restaurant in Kuta Bali, having  booked lunch at 1pm for a 2.05pm start of the Eels v Tigers game. It is a sports' bar restaurant that shows Rugby League and AFL on a plethora of giant screens.

We were anticipating a great afte

Game Day Blog R22 v Tigers: The Wounded and the Weight of Expectations (W16-13, Take the Win)

UPDATE, Post Game: It’s not clear how a team can win with19 errors to 15, completing at 67% to 77%, and 45% possession.

The Eels led 12-0 at half time and probably left another two or three tries out there. Then the game completely flipped. The Tiger

Round 22 Team List v Wests Tigers

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Brian Kelly

3. Will Penisini

4. Jordan Samrani

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Sam Tuivati

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Jack Williams

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Dylan Walker

Game Day Blog R21 v Panthers: Battle of the West (L24-18 as Another One Slips Through Our Fingers)

It's the 116th Battle of the West.

But for the Eels, recent history is ugly.

They have lost 5-straight to Penrith. The worst losing streak against the Panthers in their history. Their last win against them came three years ago, in 2023.

But the migh

Round 21 Team List v Penrith Panthers

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Brian Kelly

3. Jordan Samrani

4. Araz Nanva

5. Josh Addo-Carr

6. Ronald Volkman

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. Sam Tuivati

9. Tallyn Da Silva

10. Jack Williams

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

14. Dylan Walker

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