‘Explore new challenges’: Eels grant Ryan Matterson an immediate release to move to the Super League

Parramatta’s roster overhaul has continued with another veteran forward granted an immediate release to play in the Super League.

The Eels have released veteran forward Ryan Matterson for the rest of the season to take up an opportunity with Warrington in the English Super League, although he could return given he’s still contracted with the blue and golds for 2026.

The move continues Jason Ryles’ roster overhaul at the club. Bryce Cartwright also left last month to finish his playing career in the Ron Massey Cup.

Matterson was a member of the 2022 squad that played in the 2022 grand final, but he’s fallen out of favour and has appeared in just four matches off the bench this season.

We’d like to extend our best wishes to Ryan Matterson, who will depart the club immediately to pursue an opportunity at Warrington Wolves in the English Super League.

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He will join the Wolves immediately, with the Eels backing their young forwards who have improved greatly under Ryles.

Kitione Kautoga, Charlie Guymer and Jordan Samrani have all played well on the edge, while Dylan Walker and veteran Jack de Belin will combine in the middle in 2026.

“This is an opportunity for Ryan to explore new challenges and broaden his professional experience in the English Super League,” Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill said.

Originally published as ‘Explore new challenges’: Eels grant Ryan Matterson an immediate release to move to the Super League