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Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels
Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, Saturday 7.30pm (AEST)
Kelly slips into groove with Eels
Steve Jancetic Luke Kelly never really wanted to leave Melbourne - but knew he'd probably have to if he wanted to progress his NRL career.
Old Hindy turns back the clock
Adrian Proszenko FOR anyone, even in the most hushed tones, that thought Nathan Hindmarsh played a season too many, we present last night's match-winning performance in the extra-time win over Penrith.
Live: Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels
David Sygall Join David Sygall as greater western Sydney hosts the battle of the cellar dwellars.
League
Tonga latest of Eels class of 2012 to face axe
Steve Jancetic Willie Tonga is in danger of becoming the third member of Parramatta's 2012 recruitment class to be dumped to reserve grade after being named on an extended bench for Sunday's NRL clash with Manly.
Kearney believes Eels are losing hunger games
Michael Chammas PARRAMATTA coach Stephen Kearney says a lack of hunger from his players is one of the main reasons the Eels have not won back-to-back games since he became coach after the 2010 season.
NRL Teams Round 21
NRL teams for Round 21
Numero uno: Mortimer at fullback for Dogs clash
Greg Prichard DANIEL MORTIMER has been named at fullback for Sydney Roosters in their opening trial game against Canterbury at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday but that is just the first of a number of positions he...
Days of reckoning: five players to watch this season.
Michael Chammas Days of reckoning: five players to watch this season.
Griffin says Sandow a massive NRL threat
Wayne Heming Brisbane coach Anthony Griffin says high-priced Parramatta recruit Chris Sandow is a game-breaker - not a defensive risk - and will not be targeted by his players in Friday night's NRL showdown.
History against Eels as talisman Hayne scratched
Michael Chammas NO HAYNE, no hope - that is how it has been for Parramatta in recent seasons, winning just one game without their superstar fullback during the past three years.
All 16 teams
Teams for round 1 of the NRL
Teams named today for round 1 of the NRL. (All times AEDT)
Broncos see off Eels
Sydney Brisbane has begun life without Darren Lockyer in positive fashion, seeing off the Eels 18-6.
Eels take first step in a long road back to top
Michael Chammas IT WAS again a case of so near yet so far for the Eels, but skipper Nathan Hindmarsh was quick to declare this Parramatta outfit a different breed to that of yesteryear.
Bookies taking a shine to Parramatta - for the spoon
Adrian Proszenko IT HAS taken only 80 minutes for bookmakers to put a line through Parramatta's premiership hopes and install them as favourites for the wooden spoon.
Thurston disgusted as Titans crush Cowboys
Adrian Proszenko Gold Coast produced their best defensive performance in almost four years to upset North Queensland 18-0 in Townsville last night.
Back with a bang as teams hit hard by a flood of early-season injuries
Michael Chammas THE weather conditions did little to diminish the excitement surrounding the opening round of the NRL, but they certainly took their toll on the players.
