Eels appoint new chief executive on same day they announce Spencer Leniu deal
Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko
October 8, 2026 — 8:19pm
Parramatta have appointed respected Super League administrator Mike Rush as the club’s new chief executive.
The Eels have settled on a replacement for Jim Sarantinos, who stepped down after a decade at the club.
Spencer Leniu has joined the Eels after winning his fourth NRL premiership.
Spencer Leniu has joined the Eels after winning his fourth NRL premiership.Getty Images
It caps a big news day for Parramatta, who trumpeted the signing of Spencer Leniu on a four-year deal. The four-time premiership winner will leave the Roosters on a winning note after playing arguably his best game for the Tricolours in the grand final win over Newcastle on Sunday.
“We’re thrilled to have Spencer join the Parramatta Eels and become part of what we’re building at this club,” Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill said. “He’s one of the elite middle forwards in the game and has consistently performed on the biggest stages throughout his career.
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Eels appoint new chief executive on same day they announce Spencer Leniu deal
Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko
October 8, 2026 — 8:19pm
Parramatta have appointed respected Super League administrator Mike Rush as the club’s new…"
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Eels appoint new chief executive on same day they announce Spencer Leniu deal
Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko
October 8, 2026 — 8:19pm
Parramatta have appointed respected Super League administrator Mike Rush as the club’s new chief executive.
The Eels have settled on a replacement for Jim Sarantinos, who stepped down after a decade at the club.
Spencer Leniu has joined the Eels after winning his fourth NRL premiership.
Spencer Leniu has joined the Eels after winning his fourth NRL premiership.Getty Images
It caps a big news day for Parramatta, who trumpeted the signing of Spencer Leniu on a four-year deal. The four-time premiership winner will leave the Roosters on a winning note after playing arguably his best game for the Tricolours in the grand final win over Newcastle on Sunday.
“We’re thrilled to have Spencer join the Parramatta Eels and become part of what we’re building at this club,” Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill said. “He’s one of the elite middle forwards in the game and has consistently performed on the biggest stages throughout his career.