Pathways to stardom: The 27 rookies on fast track to NRL debuts
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Eels
‘Don’t hurt me’: Kikau’s class act in Galvin’s Bulldogs initiation
Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.
Cleary’s kicking mojo returns in crucial Panthers win
His right boot may have deserted him during Origin, but the real Nathan Cleary returned to help the Panthers breathe life into their season with an important win over the Eels in a pulsating western Sydney derby.
Inside story: How Gus hoodwinked Eels in great Galvin heist
In a corporate box at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, Parramatta officials thought they had their man. Less than 36 hours later their mood changed dramatically. This is how the Eels lost Lachlan Galvin to the Bulldogs.
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The emotional story behind Papalii’s NRL debut
Tears flowed everywhere you looked on Friday night as Joash Papalii lived out a childhood dream by running out for his beloved Parramatta Eels.
Turbo flames out in Eels’ dominant win
Tom Trbojevic missed a chance to make an Origin statement, while Mitch Moses’ replacement and an Eels rookie showed their class.
Teen sensations: Your NRL club’s next star of the future
Meet the next generation of rugby league stars. Our experts have scoured the land to discover the players set to make their way on to the NRL stage for every club.
‘Embarrassing’ Knights hit fresh NRL low
The Eels have dominated the Newcastle Knights on the back of starring displays from a couple of State of Origin hopefuls.
Lomax, Moses star in final NSW audition as Knights hit new low
In their final opportunity to impress NSW selectors, Zac Lomax and Mitchell Moses passed with flying colours, while pressure is building on Knights coach Adam O’Brien after another poor performance.
‘Weak as p***’: Outrage over Ch9 move
The NRL has been told to step in over damning accusations levelled at Channel 9 with claims the network has “bent over”.
Player Agents’ Survey: Tigers rank last in eyes of game’s most powerful
More than 50 of rugby league’s most significant player agents have taken part in an exclusive CODE Sports survey, revealing the best and most difficult clubs to negotiate with — and more. READ THE FULL SURVEY RESULTS
Listed: Every NRL player at every club and the agent behind them
In a CODE Sports exclusive, the ultimate list of every player agent can be revealed: the master negotiators behind the NRL’s biggest contract stories this season are finally uncovered. SEE THE FULL LIST
Unmasking the faceless men who hold the power at every NRL club
Rugby league player agents are the kings of NRL contracts, holding $200 million worth of player talent in their hands – but who controls the influence at your club? We reveal the big players at every club.
Farnworth magic inspires Phins win as Eels slip away
A piece of Herbie Farnworth brilliance helped the Dolphins to a gritty win over the uninspiring Eels, with the Parramatta side remaining rooted to the bottom of the NRL ladder.
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