Origin star creating ‘headache’ for own team
The Parramatta Eels are set to welcome back a former Origin star for their elimination final date with the Newcastle Knights.
The Parramatta Eels are set to welcome back a former Origin star for their elimination final date with the Newcastle Knights.
Ryan Papenhuyzen has struggled in his return from injury, but fired back at his critics by helping Storm secure another minor premiership.
Crowd favourite Brian To’o chalked up three tries as the Penrith Panthers thrashed an under-strength Parramatta on Friday evening.
Just five days after the death of his grandfather and biggest fan, Will Smith will lead the Eels out for the first time as captain against the Panthers on Friday night.
THE dreaded wooden spoon hasn’t stopped Paramatta fans from throwing their support behind the club. Despite finishing last in 2018, the Eels have signed up record number of members for season 2019.
Just about every player at Parramatta is playing for their future with 19 Eels off contract at the end of the 2019 season – including skipper Tim Mannah and star halfback Mitchell Moses.
The 2019 NRL season is fast approaching and a host of stars are racing the clock for Round 1. NRL Physio analyses the most pressing injuries.
The NRL is visiting all 16 clubs to unveil a new refereeing policy, aimed at rewarding attacking footy and minimising stoppages — but it already has raised eyebrows in rugby league land.
Last year we saw the emergence of Rhyse Martin and Jamayne Isaako with the boot, and 2019 could be set to produce a new crop of sharpshooters in the NRL.
WARNING: The graphic pictures that finally stomp out the ugliest rumour in rugby league and prove Parramatta recruit Blake Ferguson did not fake a foot injury to cover up an alleged drug overdose.
The NRL never stops, even in the off-season, but with just 47 days to go until the first game of 2019 begins, Michael Carayannis looks ahead to the burning on-field issue which will dictate your club’s fortunes.
He is only 18 and yet to make his NRL debut but Corey Norman’s exit has catapulted young Kiwi Dylan Brown into Parramatta’s halves for the start of season 2019.
As Parramatta look to rebuild from yet another wooden spoon they’ll have plenty of potential stars to choose from as competition for spots heats up.
The Eels feature two of the most popular cheapies in SuperCoach and BOTH are set to start in the opening round.
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