Rookies, recruits, combos: What we learned from every NRL trial
Footy is back! Our NRL experts have analysed all the weekend’s trial action, casting a keen eye on the rookies, recruits and players vying for Round 1 spots.
Eels
Unmatchable energy: Rookie who must start for Eels in round one
The Jason Ryles’ era at Parramatta has started off in fine fashion, with a host of young stars impressing as they cruised past the Knights. One player stood out to nail down a round one spot.
‘He can make it his own’: King Gutho anoints Eels prince
Former Parramatta skipper Clint Gutherson has opened up about the untried NRL rookie set to replace him in the no. 1 jumper at the Eels.
‘Needs to prove himself’: Eels great’s $400k wake up call for Brown
Parramatta legend Brett Kenny has declared Dylan Brown is not worth his $1.2 million asking price and has called for the Eels official who allowed the get-out clauses in his contract to be sacked.
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Brand Cherrington: The NRLW stars building a business empire
NRLW stars Kennedy and Reuben Cherrington have long-term deals with the Parramatta Eels, but are also building a business empire outside of football, as they work toward one wholesome goal.
‘Blank canvas’: Coach’s plans for new-look Eels
Jason Ryles swatted away the flies and handled his first major press conference with ease as the new Eels coach discussed all the key issues facing his club.
Eye-popping price tag behind failed rebel Eels takeover
An attempt by a rebel group to seize control of the Parramatta Leagues club, has been a sensational and expensive failure, despite backing from some of the Eels’ heavyweight former players.
Parramatta moves to erase Moses contract clauses
Parramatta are set to work with Mitchell Moses to erase certain clauses from his contract, a move which could see the star halfback play out the remainder of his glittering career at the Eels.
NRL 2025 draw analysis: Winners, losers, every club’s report card
The 2025 NRL draw has been released and only five clubs have earned a sub-par grading in our analysis special. We reveal the winners and losers in our 17-club report card.
Download your 2025 full NRL and club-by-club draw posters
The NRL has released the draw for the 2025 season. Follow every round, fixture and State of Origin schedule using our two draw posters. Download and print here!
Rivalries, revenge, rematches: NRL’s 2025 blockbuster match-ups revealed
From ugly divorces to unceremonious poaching raids, coaching returns and revenge missions, the NRL off-season has set the tone for an explosive season. These are the blockbuster match-ups you can’t miss in 2025.
2025 NRL Draw: Every game of every round revealed
The full draw for the 2025 NRL season has been released, click here to see where and when your team is playing in our searchable interactive.
The talented teens who can break Parra’s 14,000 day drought
The Parramatta Eels last tasted premiership success in 1986, meet the talented crop of rising rookies – and their coaches – who are going to bring glory back to the blue and gold.
‘Opportunity to redeem himself’: Eels defend Addo-Carr signing
Parramatta boss Jim Sarantinos has strongly defended the Eels’ decision to sign Josh Addo-Carr, insisting the new recruit has been spoken to “at length” about his off-field incident and the club’s expectations of him.
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