Nathan Hindmarsh
League
Nathan Hindmarsh to retire
Brad Walter Parramatta captain Nathan Hindmarsh will retire at the end of the season.
League
Ballin puts on impressive defensive show against Melbourne
Hooker Matt Ballin produced one of the NRL's most herculean individual defensive efforts in Manly's gutsy draw with Melbourne on Monday.
Rugby League
Defensive duties are holding Fensom back from call-up, says Hindmarsh
Lee Gaskin Nathan Hindmarsh has implored Raiders workhorse Shaun Fensom to lighten his defensive load.
Sunday Sin Bin
Tell us what's out and we won't touch it, Hibbert tells ASADA
Adrian Proszenko Darren Hibbert says ASADA should follow the lead of their American counterparts by comprehensively listing which products aren't safe for athletes to take.
League
Carney's call for support from above for embattled Dugan
Danny Weidler It's hard not to draw a comparison between two of the game's best fullbacks, Ben Barba and Josh Dugan, and look at where they are both at now.
Ben's feeling the love as hype builds for comeback
Adrian Proszenko Canterbury fullback Ben Barba has spoken for the first time about his NRL comeback, revealing his joy at returning to the game that shot him to stardom.
League
Hayne must learn captaincy: Hindmarsh
Parramatta great Nathan Hindmarsh says Jarryd Hayne has to learn how to better deal with the pressure that comes with being an NRL skipper.
Young stars crack in glare of the spotlight
Daniel Lane They're super-fit young men who have doors opened to them because they can tackle, pass a ball, score a try and kick better than the general population but the pressure to perform is making some...
League
Hayne concedes Eels can't match most rivals for talent
Glenn Jackson The first step when you hit rock bottom is generally considered to be an admission. So, on cue only days out from Parramatta's season-opener against the Warriors, fullback Jarryd Hayne has conceded...
Triple threat: Hayne thrilled to be among leading men
Daniel Lane JARRYD HAYNE made one firm commitment before he officially signed on to co-captain Parramatta in a season the club's long-suffering supporters crave success and glories.
Glenn Jackson
Clubs restack from backs to their packs
Glenn Jackson PREMIERSHIP teams are bred not bought, or so the saying went the last time Sydney Roosters went on such a spree.
Rugby League
Papalii was right to put future first, says Kemp
Jon Tuxworth JOSH PAPALII turned his back on the Kiwis to commit to Queensland, but New Zealand high-performance manager Tony Kemp says Parramatta should be more outraged if the Raiders star reneges on his Eels...
Roosters still waiting for clearance on SBW contract
Adrian Proszenko THE most anticipated comeback in rugby league history is less than a week away but Sonny Bill Williams's contract is yet to be registered by the NRL.
It's crunch time, from any point of view
Adrian Proszenko Souths are genuine NRL contenders, the ACC report hasn't shaken confidence in the game and the Western Sydney Wanderers are gaining a solid foothold, according to Nathan Cayless, Luke Patten and Mark...
New NRL campaign presents united front to tackle bullying
Brad Walter IT IS a method used by two-time premiership-winning coach Des Hasler with his players at Manly and Canterbury, and now the NRL has adopted the ''drop-a-note box'' as part of their anti-bullying...
Rugby League
Stuart weighs up captaincy for Eels
Michael Chammas PARRAMATTA coach Ricky Stuart is contemplating naming co-captains at the club for the first time in 14 years because of a lack of experienced leaders on his playing roster.
League
Grothe Jr's bid for Parramatta board in doubt
Daniel Lane The selection of former Parramatta international Eric Grothe Jr on the Eels football club's board was expected to be questioned with suggestions he was never eligible to run for the post.
Folau ends his role as a weapon in war of codes
Richard Hinds Israel Folau says the truth about his dramatic decision to join the Waratahs, rather than the Eels, will emerge one day. Meanwhile, speculation - informed and otherwise - fills the void.
League
Hindmarsh doesn't see Folau as saviour
Glenn Jackson ISRAEL FOLAU will add another superstar dimension to Parramatta, but according to the now retired Eels skipper Nathan Hindmarsh, his impending arrival is no panacea.
