#Rabs100: Campaign launched to entice Ray Warren back to Origin
Ray Warren retired in 2022 having called 99 Origin games. As a result, there’s been an online push for ‘Rabs’ to return for one last game to bring up the century, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
Eels
One question brings axed Eels coach to tears
Axed the day before his 50th birthday, former Eels coach Brad Arthur has won over the NRL world with his reaction to the shock news.
Carton of beer, 90 texts: Why Arthur never lost dressing room
Brad Arthur may have lost his job, but he didn’t lose the dressing room, having received an influx of support from players past and present following his axing.
Talagi, Lomax, Sivo: Post-Arthur exodus threatens Parramatta
Parramatta officials insist Brad Arthur’s sacking will not trigger a roster overhaul, as the club fights to keep one of the most in-demand free agents in the NRL. Eels roster analysis.
38-year-old NRL drought gets even worse
Parramatta officials have defended their treatment of Brad Arthur and revealed just how desperate they were to sign Wayne Bennett.
Eels’ options disappearing as Broncos coach defects to rival
With the NRL coaching merry-go-round going into overdrive, Parramatta has missed out on another contender to replace Brad Arthur.
Bennett rejects Eels: Contenders to replace sacked coach Arthur
Parramatta’s failed bid to land Wayne Bennett has led the club to draw up a hit list of aspiring NRL coaches. These are the names on Parramatta’s radar.
Sacked May 1st: Inside Eels’ failed Arthur-Bennett swap mission
Parramatta bosses made the decision to part ways with Brad Arthur on May 1 before launching a secret mission – which included a clandestine trip to Wayne Bennett’s farm – to lure the supercoach to the Eels. The extraordinary inside story.
Sad text emerges in NRL coach’s sacking
Brutal details have emerged about the sacking of former Eels coach Brad Arthur with one damning text message emerging.
‘Nothing is fair’: Battling coach grilled
After his side’s latest heavy defeat, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been grilled by reporters over his future at the NRL club.
Vultures circle Arthur after Storm turn Eels into carrion
Brad Arthur’s most ardent supporters are finding it harder and harder to mount an argument in his defence following the Eels’ insipid Magic Round performance against Melbourne.
Moses unlikely to play in Origin opener
Michael Maguire may have just lost another playmaker, with Eels coach Brad Arthur effectively ruling Mitch Moses out of the State of Origin opener.
Parramatta rugby league legend Ron Lynch dies
The Parramatta and Australian rugby league community has been saddened by the death of a legend of the game Ron Lynch.
No Reyno, no worries: Broncos’ backline wizards torch Eels
Despite missing inspirational skipper Adam Reynolds and suffering another key injury early on, the Broncos still proved too much for Parramatta, handing the under fire Eels side their third straight loss.
‘Gave me some pills’: Walsh can’t help himself
The NRL may have been losing their minds for Reece Walsh since his debut but he’s responded after his own club brought him back to earth.
Bennett’s shock Eels bid as Souths pounce
Wayne Bennett is reportedly keeping his options open despite South Sydney set to make their move for the super coach.
Eels rocked by star’s knee injury
The bye week was supposed to take pressure off the Eels, but things are somehow worse with one of their most important players injured.
Cherry-Evans and Olakau’atu face big bans over horror tackle
Manly’s Daly Cherry-Evans and Haumole Olakau’atu have been slapped with big bans by the NRL’s Match Review Committee.
‘Silly, stupid’: NRL star’s days are numbered
A Parramatta Eels flyer could be set for another stint in the NRL wilderness after a stupid brain explosion cost his team badly.
‘I’d die for Brad’: Eels rally around coach as pressure mounts on Parra
Parramatta Eels star Reagan Campbell-Gillard has declared his unwavering support for coach Brad Arthur, as skipper Clint Gutherson concedes his future is in the players’ hands.
Senior stars defend under-pressure coach
Brad Arthur’s position as Eels coach has come under fire following their shocking second half in Darwin, but the players know where the blame lies.
League legend’s scathing attack on the Eels
Pressure is mounting on the Eels to make significant changes, with Mark Geyer accusing Parramatta of raising the white flag during their ugly defeat in Darwin.
Buzz: Eels chairman in denial about Arthur, crisis gripping club
A chat with Eels chairman Sean McElduff put a spotlight on the fact Parramatta are a club in denial, refusing to concede there’s any problem with coach Brad Arthur. Phil Rothfield reveals the Q&A that exposes what’s wrong at the Eels.
‘Never seen anything like it’: Legend slams Eels as pressure mounts
NRL legend Ryan Girdler has slammed the Eels over their calamitous loss to the Dolphins, suggesting that coach Brad Arthur could come under the microscope in the coming weeks.
‘We are a part time footy team’: Arthur slams dismal Eels
Brad Arthur has slammed his Parramatta Eels side, accusing them of giving up following a second half onslaught by the Dolphins which saw his side concede eight unanswered tries in Darwin.
NRL Trial Takeaways: Raiders-Eels rookie battle falls flat
It was the battle of the rookies when the Raiders and Eels clashed at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. MICHAEL CARAYANNIS breaks down the rookies, recruits and budding combinations from the game.
NRL Trials: Every club’s key positional battle ahead of Round 1
Young guns staking their claim, new recruits making a statement, veterans under pressure to retain their spots. These are every NRL club’s key positional battles.
Download your 2024 NRL tipping chart
Desperate to get one-up on your mates this NRL season? Download your tipping chart and full 2024 schedule and turn friends into foes!
Why ‘Teddy’ critics are backing the wrong horse
The Roosters can be ruthless when they need to be, but James Tedesco doesn’t deserve to be kicked to the kerb for Joey Manu. Plus, the vibes are high at Parramatta following a positive pre-season, but they’ll need more than that to keep pace with the top teams. WEEKEND READ
Road to round 1: The big selection calls to be made in NRL trials
Round 1 of the NRL kicks off in the bright lights of Las Vegas in three weeks, but there are plenty of team selections to be made before then. PAMELA WHALEY runs the rule over every club.
NRL 2024 Rookie Watch: Manly, Broncos prodigies handed debuts
Two of the game’s most exciting young stars will make their club debuts, when Manly and Brisbane play their opening trials. See the best young players at every club.
Why player managers are biggest threat to NRL
In part one of our exclusive 2024 NRL coaches’ survey, 30 of the code’s sharpest minds speak their minds on the state of the game. TAKE THE SURVEY
‘Shake things up’: Why NSW teens need to beware young Warriors
Most come in sight unseen but this former NRL gun believes the New Zealand Warriors teens about to arrive en mass will “shake up” our NSW rugby league junior comps.
NRL price-gouging feud: Tigers fans, Eels at war over ticket ‘robbery’
A bitter western Sydney rivalry has turned nuclear, with Parramatta officials retaliating to Wests Tigers fans who accused the Eels of “disgraceful” ticket price gouging. Compare the ticket prices.
Watch: Eels junior’s viral try reaches 135 million views
Parramatta Eels junior Viliotu Masila has just become a global rugby league social media sensation, with his viral try breaking the internet. WATCH HERE
NRL Health Check: Inside every club’s pre-season casualty ward
From round 1 hopefuls to suspended stars, we analyse every NRL club’s casualty ward and reveal return dates for injured stars. Check out the definitive NRL health check.
Teen rated best athlete at Souths: Likely debutants at every NRL club
Despite boasting stars like Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston and Damien Cook, a 19-year-old ‘freak’ has been rated the best athlete at the club. NRL SuperCoach Insider and rookie analysis.
The mistake Brad Arthur vows not to make again
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur opens up on his 2024 plans including how to get the most from his playmakers, what’s next for King Gutho and the mistake he made when coaching his son.
Pressure cooker: Which NRL coach has the worst safety rating
Coaching in the NRL can be a nasty, brutish and short career choice – our experts rate the career prospects of every club’s clipboard holder ahead of the 2024 season.
Road to Round 1: Every NRL pre-season fixture revealed
From pre-season fixtures to fitness, fresh faces to fresh fades, the latest news from every club as they sweat it out on the path to round 1.
Stat Attack: Knights’ deal with the Devil revealed
The Knights attack was back at its best in 2023 after a historic run of wins, but it may have believers in the paranormal on edge. These are the stats that will determine your team’s hopes in 2024.
Scouting report: Excuses, self sabotage Eels’ worst enemy in 2024
The only team to beat Penrith twice couldn’t make the finals. Now, PAUL CRAWLEY reveals what Parramatta must do to return to NRL finals after a horror 2023.
NRL star’s marriage secret comes out
In news that was kept out of the public spotlight, Eels playmaker Mitchell Moses’ big marriage secret has leaked out.
Can you tackle the impossibly hard NRL quiz?
Consider yourself a rugby league guru? Take on Fox Sports NRL statistician Aaron Wallace and his impossibly hard quiz and test your knowledge on the greatest game of all.
Carl Webb passes away following battle with MND
The rugby league world is in mourning following the death of Queensland Origin forward Carl Webb, less than four years after he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
Crocodile Dund-EEL: Hogan’s Jets fandom debunked
He famously wore Newtown Jets socks during the Paul Hogan Show but one of Australia’s most iconic exports was recently outed as Eels-mad all his life.
Will new recruits push Bulldogs pup out of the kennel?
They’re the NRL’s one-time next big things, teen prodigies and first graders in the making. PAUL CRAWLEY looks at where some of rugby league’s best rookies have landed.
Ex-NRL bad boy eyes boxing switch after finding peace
Eight years after his NRL career ended, Jacob Loko is considering a professional boxing debut as he details his conversion to Islam.
Rugby league journeyman signs on as Eels’ NRLW coach
The Parramatta Eels have finally found a replacement for Dean Widders to take over the NRLW side for the next two seasons.
Former head coach leaves NRL club
The Eels have lost a valued member of their staff in a bitter blow as they look to bounce back from their underwhelming 2023 season.
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