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Wanderers and Eels unite for stadium revamp push
Adrian Proszenko Parramatta and the Western Sydney Wanderers might be cross-code rivals, but they have joined forces in their campaign for a better stadium.
Dugan's Dragons debut a pearler
Michael Carayannis Forget just rescuing his new club's season, if Josh Dugan's form on his Dragons debut is any indication, he may be the man to end Queensland's Origin dominance and says he is ready if called upon next month.
St George Illawarra Dragons v Parramatta Eels
WIN Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST)
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Prop worth weight in blue and gold as Mannah pursues Origin recall
Michael Carayannis While most NRL players try to avoid stacking on extra weight during the pre-season, Parramatta's Tim Mannah says weight gain has been the catalyst to his career-best form as he aims to win back his NSW State of Origin jersey.
Ousted Eels chairman could slip back in through loophole
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Rumours of Roy Spagnolo's demise as a Parramatta powerbroker might have been exaggerated.
Rebel ticket victory promises to make Eels 'feel like a football club again'
Glenn Jackson and Brad Walter Steve Sharp, the likely new chairman of Parramatta after his rebel ticket's stunning election win, has vowed to ensure the Eels become ''a football club again'', and said it won't take a five-year plan to achieve it.
Hayne hits purple patch at just the right time for Blues
James Macsmith Former NSW coach Ricky Stuart says Jarryd Hayne is readying himself for a starring role in this year's State of Origin series as the Parramatta star enjoys some of the most consistent form of his career.
Maitua gets by with a little help from his mum
ADRIAN PROSZENKO When Reni Maitua was growing up, his nan used to give him a dollar for every try he scored. Plus 50 cents a goal.
Spagnolo ousted as Eels chairman
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Parramatta chairman Roy Spagnolo has been sensationally ousted as Eels chairman at the club's board elections on Saturday night.
Hannant injury adds to Broncos' woes
DAVID SYGALL Brisbane's nightmare 19-18 loss to struggling Parramatta on Saturday night was compounded by an injury to Ben Hannant, which has put the Queensland prop in doubt for the first match of the State of Origin series.
Eels send off Kearney worse for wear once again
DAVID SYGALL Maybe it was the sight of Stephen Kearney loitering behind the Brisbane Broncos back line that fired Parramatta to a emotional – and at times violent – single-digit win over the Broncos, 19-18.
Parra boss stands by supercoach comparison
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Ricky Stuart had been in the job for just minutes when Parramatta chairman Roy Spagnolo compared him to Jack Gibson.
Mannah from heaven: Parramatta prop 'a millimetre off' unlucky break
GLENN JACKSON With a dented bone in his leg, Tim Mannah still produced 72 minutes against North Queensland – most of which acted as a timely reminder of his value to NSW coach Laurie Daley.
Stuart tips hat to courageous Mannah
ADRIAN PROSZENKO No one is more deserving of a positive headline more than Tim Mannah.
Victory slips through Eels' fingers
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Just five days ago, Parramatta were pantsed by a team which contained, in the words of captain Jarryd Hayne, a team full of Windsor Wolves.
Roberts on outer as Eels look beyond this season
MICHAEL CHAMMAS Parramatta could part ways with Ben Roberts mid-season to allow him to take up an offer to play rugby union overseas and free up money for the club to continue its recruitment drive.
Stuart not giving No.6 jumper to Hayne yet
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Parramatta coach Ricky Stuart maintains his belief Jarryd Hayne could become as good a pivot as he is a fullback, but has no plans to fast-track him into the No.6 jersey.
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Mannah cleared of broken leg
Struggling Parramatta received a much-needed boost on Wednesday with scans clearing co-captain Tim Mannah of a broken leg.
Hayne eyes move after Penrith humiliation
MICHAEL CHAMMAS Jarryd Hayne will approach Ricky Stuart about a potential move to five-eighth a day after the coach dumped two senior players and named three debutants, including Frank Pritchard's brother, Kaysa.
Suspected broken leg to Mannah compounds Eels' woes
MICHAEL CHAMMAS After a tumultuous week for Tim Mannah, the Parramatta club captain now faces a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken leg in his side's 44-12 loss to Penrith on Monday night.
Hock fresh for a new challenge with Eels
GLENN JACKSON Some might remark that Gareth Hock, Parramatta's latest signing, has left it late to join the exodus of English stars to try his hand at the NRL. He has had several false starts before but, at 29, has signed to join the Eels next year.
Speculation over fallen Mannah leaves family, friends simmering
BRAD WALTER Parramatta players were so furious at speculation linking the recurrence of Jon Mannah's Hodgkin's lymphoma with a supplements program at Cronulla in 2011 they demanded the club issue a statement on their behalf.
A chance to create history sealed Eels deal for Mossop, Hock
ADRIAN PROSZENKO A long title drought, a team failing to live up to lofty expectations and a frustrated fan base.
Moimoi faces ban after shoulder charge
BRAD WALTER Parramatta prop Fuifui Moimoi is set to miss Monday night's clash with Penrith after becoming the first NRL player booked for a shoulder charge under the judiciary's new rules.
Hayne gets kick out of Wanderers' dream run
Michael Carayannis Eels co-captain Jarryd Hayne has told his teammates to embrace the good vibe surrounding the western Sydney community after likening the Wanderers' debut season to his own dream run into a 2009 grand final.
Same surname but this Folau is making his own mark
ADRIAN PROSZENKO John Folau has a similar build to big brother Israel, plays the same (league) position and, of course, bears the famous surname. But there was one distinct difference between the promising Parramatta three-quarter and the superstar code-hopper during their childhoods.
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Parramatta apologise for Stuart outburst
Parramatta has apologised for any offence taken over coach Ricky Stuart's post-match outburst but have yet to decide if they'll contest the NRL's subsequent breach notice and $10,000 fine.
