Sydney and Parramatta have been dealt “extreme” conditions for their NRL clash at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. Heavy rain in Sydney has given the stadium’s drainage a serious workout for the clash between the finals-bound Roosters and struggling Eels. Water above the surface is inches deep, making for a slippery affair. Know the news … Read more
Jason Ryles has won the tussle for the Parramatta NRL coaching job, with the Eels appointing the Melbourne assistant on a four-year deal. Parramatta ended the long wait to replace Brad Arthur with an early morning announcement on Monday, following last week’s board meeting. Ryles’ appointment means he has beaten Josh Hannay for the job, … Read more
Former Parramatta Eels coach Brian Smith has reportedly thrown his hat in the ring for a shock return to the club. Smith, who coached the club for 243 games between 1997 and 2006, has held talks with the Parramatta board, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The 70-year-old is now in the running, along with … Read more
The Parramatta Eels are mourning the loss of club legend Ron Lynch. Affectionately known as “Thirsty”, Lynch died in a Sydney hospital on Sunday after a long illness. He was 84. Lynch had a brilliant career with the Eels across a decade in the 1960s, while also playing two seasons with Penrith Newsletters: Our top … Read more
Parramatta legend David Liddiard has spoken out about a heart attack that almost ended up as a Christmas Eve tragedy. Liddiard said he was suffering chest pains in the morning but was keen to write them off as indigestion. He said he thought his breakfast of eggs on toast had brought on the pain but, … Read more
