Eels star’s regret after high tackle ban
After missing too many weeks through suspension a Parramatta winger has gone the extra yards to avoid another costly ban.
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Disaster leaves NRL heavyweights in ruins
Long-suffering Eels fans have been dealt a brutal blow after the club confirmed the worst possible news after the side’s win over Manly.
Talagi touchdown: How collapsed lung threatened rise to top
A collapsed lung threatened to end Blaize Talagi’s season in 2023 and put a halt in his rise to first grade. That pain is now a distant memory after the young gun scored a try on his victorious NRL debut.
‘He clocked off’: Bunker drama explodes
In a clash of fierce rivals, the Bunker made the pivotal call as Parramatta held off Manly in an action-packed game.
NRL villain called out over ‘deliberate’ act
Panthers five-eighth Jarome Luai may just have rekindled the NRL villain tag after landing in hot water twice in the first half against the Eels.
‘Like a cripple’: Parramatta Eels legend rushed to hospital
Three-time premiership-winning Eel Peter Wynn was rushed to hospital in “excruciating pain” two-and-a-half years after suffering a heart attack.
Why Eels legend launched spray at cop
The reason why an Eels player launched a tirade at a country cop in 2021 in wild footage has been heard in court.
Why the Eels are Penrith’s bogey team
Parramatta’s hopes of extending their incredible streak over the Panthers have received a boost, with their most important player cleared to play.
Eels gun’s huge call ahead of derby
Bryce Cartwright started his career at Penrith as an enigmatic talent who was tipped for greatness, but it’s taken years and a low-key move to Parramatta for him to finally realise his potential.
Eels gun unmoved by push to nab Dragons star
Zac Lomax has been linked with an immediate move to Parramatta but the man currently playing left centre for the Eels isn’t budging.
Eels make selection call on injured star
It’s going to be a battle of representative halfbacks on Friday night with the Eels confirming Mitch Moses is available for selection.
How the Bulldogs missed out on Mitch Moses
Mitch Moses could’ve easily been in blue and white on Saturday night, but the struggling club still doesn’t have a classy No.7. Plus, how the Roosters can harness Spencer Leniu’s firebrand on-field persona. WEEKEND READ
Eels vs Bulldogs juniors: Ranking top 19 emerging NRL prospects
Western Sydney foes Parramatta and Canterbury dominated junior reps in 2023, but who has the best rising talent? We rank the top 19 youngsters poised to the NRL rivals into the future.
‘I leave the house with pride’: Busiest and bravest woman in NRL
Parramatta Eels supporter, and volunteer Jan Bryen could be the bravest woman in the NRL. She’s definitely been one of the busiest for the last 44 odd years.
‘Not acceptable’: Eels star on notice
Players are more conscious than ever of the impact of big hits and suspended Eels winger Maika Sivo has been reminded by his teammates after a heavy pre-season shot.
NRL win/loss predictions: Punters desert Broncos, Bulldogs overs
PAMELA WHALEY analyses all the TAB regular season wins markets to determine which clubs can exceed punters’ expectations and which are more likely to dash them in 2024.
2024 NRL ladder predicted: Where your team will sit after Rd 6
There is no hiding a poor start to the NRL season can break your club’s year – but there’s a flip side to that coin. We predict every club’s ladder position through the first six rounds of the competition.
NRL watchability ratings: Joey’s Knightmare Channel 9 meltdowns
Box office appeal, a team full of villains, potential for drama – just what makes NRL teams in 2024 watchable? TRAVIS MEYN on why Jackson Hastings and Joey Johns will keep us glued to the Knights.
Road to round 1: Flanagan’s challenge to underperforming star
Dragons coach Shane Flanagan lit a fire under Zac Lomax as round 1 of the NRL season fast approaches and positions are cemented. PAMELA WHALEY looks at every club’s form guide, SuperCoach insights and injury updates out of the Pre-season Challenge.
Eels selection headache as star faces lengthy ban
Parramatta’s season has copped a big blow with powerhouse winger Maika Sivo facing a long ban for a heavy shot on Gold Coast’s AJ Brimson. Here’s how the Eels could cover the loss.
Eels star in hot water for ugly tackle
The Eels have suffered a massive blow with one of their biggest stars set to miss the first few rounds of the new season after he was charged by the MRC.
NRL Trial Takeaways: Electric Eels a class above Hasler’s Titans
A masterful performance from Parramatta halves Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown against the Titans will have fans licking their lips at the thought of bouncing back from 2023’s horror season. All the talking points from round 2 of the Pre-season Challenge.
Eels boss slams link to Bennett in coaching role
Super coach Wayne Bennett has been linked to Parramatta as a director of coaching, a report which the Eels swiftly denied as a made-up rumour.
60 Queensland league kids soaring in SG Ball; Harold Matthews
It’s a Queensland league invasion: Here are 60 mini Maroons playing in the prestigious SG Ball and Harold Matthews NSWRL representative competitions so far this season.
Ricky Stuart’s son makes dream debut
If you wanted to know how the Raiders trial win over the Eels went, look no further than the nights of the respective coach’s sons.
Market Watch: Tiger turns tail on Bulldogs
The Bulldogs have missed out on signing Wests Tigers middle forward Alex Seyfarth, but there’s better news for Phil Gould elsewhere.
Buzz’s 2023 NRL awards: ugliest feuds, best fight, ‘up yours’
Phil Rothfield looks back at the highs and lows, feuds and fade-outs, blunders and blow-ups after 27 rounds of the high drama that is rugby league. Check out the Monday Buzz season awards.
‘Thanks’: Sad end for NRL veteran
NRL veteran Josh Hodgson has confirmed his rugby league career is officially over, bringing to an end a decorated 14-year career.
English NRL legend forced to medically retire
English International and Eels hooker Josh Hodgson has announced he has been forced to medically retire from the game.
Every NRL club’s top prospects: Which stars scored early debuts?
These are the young guns lining up to make the jump to NRL level and the stars who will make their debut in round 27. Here are the top 34 first-grade ready talents at each club.
NRL Run Home: Final ladder predicted, finals match-ups
The race for the minor premiership and top eight spots will be decided in the final round of the season. See where every team is set to finish and who plays who in week one of the finals.
Booms and busts: Your NRL club’s best and worst of 2023
For every Reece Walsh breakout season, there’s been a Josh Schuster down year. These are the players who have soared to a new level and the big guns who have failed to meet expectations.
Why 2023 will forever haunt the Eels
They were 80 minutes away from winning the grand final last year, but the Eels can start planning their holidays after two key reasons cost them a spot in the top eight.
‘Catastrophic’ scene rocks NRL premiers
The Eels have ambushed the Panthers at home in the local derby clash but the loss has become so much more costly for the defending premiers.
Souths have bigger problems than Sam Burgess
The Rabbitohs are living in denial if they think the insulting excuse given for the departure of club legend Sam Burgess is going to be believed, writes PAUL CRAWLEY.
NRL run home: Finals match-ups; best, worst ladder finish
With two rounds of the NRL regular season remaining, we reveal every club’s best and worst ladder finish and the week one finals scenarios.
Deep dive: Inside the battle for supremacy in western Sydney
Penrith may reign supreme as western Sydney’s powerhouse club but can Parramatta or even Canterbury and Wests Tigers challenge the Panthers’ dominance in 2024?
‘Come on’: NRL star’s baby confession roasted
Parramatta Eels halfback Mitchell Moses is about to have a lot more time to spend with his young family, but there’s one thing he “can’t do”.
NRL run home: Danger game set to shake up finals race
With two rounds to go in the NRL regular season there are a host of possibilities for the top four and top eight — and a key battle could decide a number of lader spots. See where every team is set to finish.
Grand finalist’s horror show finally over
The Sydney Roosters are still alive in 2023, but the same cannot be said for the 2022 grand finalists Eels, who were put out of their misery.
NRL giants: Who are the real heavy hitters?
There’s no shortage of hard-hitting giants across the NRL, but which players rank the highest when it comes to packing the most punch? See the full list here.
Brotherly love could keep Penisini in NRL
Like his best mate Joseph Suaalii, Eels centre Will Penisini was a schoolboy rugby star and is on the radar of the Wallabies. But it’s family that could keep him in the NRL.
NRL run home: Top 4 set, bottom 8 chaos
The mathematical chances, the locks, and the form of four teams which will determine the finishing order — these are the key numbers behind the race to the NRL finals.
NRL’s longest drought has no sign of ending
COMMENT: The Eels’ season from hell can be traced back to one selfish decision after the 2022 grand final that should never have happened.
Eels’ surprise Mitchell Moses injury revelation
Mitchell Moses’ fractured cheekbone may not be the hammer blow to his NRL season that the Eels once feared, as the Eels try to keep themselves in the finals hunt.
What Roosters win means for Eels, Manly and the finals race
The Roosters can end Parramatta’s season on Friday night and set up their own, after a comeback win over the Dolphins kept them right in the finals race.
Broncos fasttrack Gabba demolition to leave Eels on brink
The Gabba demolition for the 2032 Olympics got a helping hand from the Broncos as they crushed Parramatta in a message to premiership rivals Penrith.
35-minutes of pain: Details of Moses’ incredible courage
Mitchell Moses’ season-ending injury has compounded Parramatta’s stunning fall from grace that has seen them go from 2022 grand finalists to 2023 also-rans.
NRL horror show leaves club in ruins
The Parramatta Eels were the runners up in 2022 but the side had a night that almost couldn’t have got worse at the Gabba.
War over: NRL, players reach CBA agreement after two years of hell
The bitter war civil was between the NRL and the players is over hours before a fresh player-driven protest was planned for Round 23. Read the joint statement here.
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