Parramatta ramp up pursuit of Kangaroos star after Zac Lomax's immediate exit from NRL

The Eels suddenly have about $2 million to play with.

Sam Goodwin, Sports Editor

Updated Mon 17 November 2025 at 2:11 pm AEDT

The Parramatta Eels are expected to ramp up their push to sign Keaon Koloamatangi from the Rabbitohs now that Zac Lomax has made an immediate departure from the NRL. The Eels announced on Sunday night that Lomax was granted an immediate release with three years left on his contract "to pursue opportunities outside the NRL".

The NSW and Australia winger has been heavily linked to rebel rugby union competition R360. On Monday, The Daily Telegraph reported that Parramatta's bid to sign Koloamatangi has been "strengthened" by Lomax's exit.

Koloamatangi made his debut for Australia in the recent Ashes series, coming off the bench in all three Tests against England. The 27-year-old forward also played State of Origin for NSW in 2023 and previously played 10 Tests for Tonga before switching his allegiance to Australia.

Koloamatangi was a revelation for the Rabbitohs in 2025, and was easily their best player in a season plagued by multiple injuries to their stars. He's only under contract until the end of 2026, making him free to speak to rival clubs about a deal for 2027.

"Nah man Lomax will make a living in rugby.
R360 isn't the only option Japanese French and even Super in Aus or NZ is an option hell even US rugby.
See thing here is there are options there where he can earn big coin outside R360.Make no mistake R360…"

"Close him don't talk to us until you get him.
The worst thing that can happen now is if we say we are interested pony up coin and years and fall on your faces.
Screw interest get the deal done show us fans this club has some balls and not get bent…"

"That's a good post snottie and for the most part true.
When it comes to recruiting talent I think it's been a club problem for awhile I'd hate to go through the approaches we've lost over the years as I bet there are many that go unmentioned.
The…"

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Coryn Hughes November 19, 2025 at 4:43am

Close him don't talk to us until you get him.

The worst thing that can happen now is if we say we are interested pony up coin and years and fall on your faces.

Screw interest get the deal done show us fans this club has some balls and not get bent over like a virgin on prom night.

Or even worse the club gets used as a bargaining chip and Kolomatangi farks off somewhere else.

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