2020-now /

2020 TO NOW – A CLUB REBORN

By 2020, the Club had completed its rebirth into a powerhouse of the west and entered a team in the NRLW competition.

The Club’s NRL and NRLW teams qualified for their respective Grand finals – the first time an NRL club had representation in both finals.

The James Hardie Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence and Community Centre was officially opened in May 2025. The project was funded from three levels of government with $33 million from the NSW Government, $15 million from the Commonwealth and more than $10 million from Hills Shire Council. In addition, the Parramatta Leagues Club provided $4.5 million to support the project.

2020 /

2020 team pic

The Eels kicked off their 2020 season by winning five games and were the only team to defeat eventual premiers Penrith during the regular season. Covid-19 outbreak forced the competition behind closed doors with strict biosecurity policies in place and fans bought cardboard cut outs featuring their images to fill the stadium seats while they watched games from home. Injuries to key playmakers, Mitchell Moses (calf) and Dylan Brown (ankle) affected the team’s ability to maintain momentum. The team upheld their commitment to defence, but it was in attack that the Eels lost their power. With Moses and Brown unavailable, captain Clint Gutherson continued to lead the way. Having lost to Melbourne Storm in the first week of the finals, the Eels played South Sydney in the semi-final only to be defeated before kick-off when winger, Michael Jennings was stood down with an alleged positive drug test. With fellow wingers Maika Sivo and Blake Ferguson on the sideline with injury, coach Brad Arthur was forced to make last minute changes to the team list which eventually saw his team eliminated from the finals.

2020 Debutants: Reagan Campbell-Gillard (804), Ryan Matterson (805), Jai Field (806), Stefano Utoikamanu (807), Andrew Davey (808), Haze Dunster (809).

2021 /

2021 team pic

Season 2021 kicked off with the Eels winning 9 of the first 10 games and showing plenty of promise. Midway through the season however, the Eels went into freefall when they lost consecutive games following an injury to Mitchell Moses when he injured his back during his Origin debut, and Maika Sivo suffered a knee injury. Jakob Arthur, eldest son of coach Brad Arthur, scored a try on debut during Magic Round. The Eels would once again finish their season in the week of the semi-finals but there was a sense the club was building to something special.

2021 was a historic season for the NRLW with the Eels entering the competition and winning their first game defeating the Newcastle Knights in a nail biting 13-12 win. A total of 21 players made their NRLW Eels debut, and with only five rounds of the competition, the Eels finished fifth in the six-time competition. The focus was on development rather than success. Though results disappointed, 2021 marked the beginning of Parramatta's journey in the NRLW, offering a foundation to build a more competitive side in coming seasons.  

NRL 2021 Debutants: Tom Opacic (810), Isaiah Papali’I (811), Keegan Hipgrave (812), Bryce Cartwright (813), Wiremu Greig (814), Jakob Arthur (815), Joey Lussick (816), Sean Russell (817), Nathaniel Roache (818), Will Penisini (819), Michael Oldfield (820), Makahesi Makatoa (821), Hayze Perham (822), Samuel Loizou (823), Ky Rodwell (824).

NRLW 2021 Debutants: EELW # - Botille Vette-Welsh (1), Taina Naividi (2), Tiana Penitani (3), Jocephy Daniels (4), Rikeya Horne (5), Sereana Naitokatoka (6), Maddison Studdon (7), Kennedy Cherrington (8), Nita Maynard (9), Tommaya Kelly-Sines (10), Ellie Johnston (11), Jade Etherden (12), Simaima Taufa (13), Filomina Hanisi (14), Shirley Mailangi (15), Therese Aiton (16), Abbi Church (17), Christian Pio (18), Jamie-Ann Wright (19), Emily Curtain (20), Christine Pauli (21).

2022 /

2022 team pic

Almost. Season 2022 was the year the Parramatta Eels were meant to win the Grand Final. Playmakers, Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown applied their kicking and ball running off the back of huge efforts from the forward pack. Winger Maika Sivo recaptured his form and chants of “Sivo, Sivo!” echoed around the stadium. Fullback and co-captain Clint Gutherson continued his never-say-die approach and led his team to a nail-biting Preliminary Final against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville to qualify for the Grand Final. The Parramatta faithful filled the stands on Grand final day, only to the witness the Blue & Gold defeated by the Penrith Panthers 28-12.

In the NRLW, the team played five games to finish fourth on the ladder. They exceeded expectations, building resilience and chemistry throughout the season.  It was a breakthrough year that showcased the club's potential. The team qualified for the 2022 Grand Final, but the Newcastle Knights were too strong. The grand final loss hurt, but it also proved the Eels could match it with the best. 

NRL 2022 Debutants: Baily Simonsson (825), Mitch Rein (826), Ofahiki Ogden (827)

NRLW 2022 Debutants: EELW # - Gayle Broughton (22), Tess Staines (23), Brooke Walker (24), Losana Lutu (25), Vanessa Foliaki (26), Brooke Anderson (27), Najvada George (28), Rima Pirini Butler (29), Zali Fay (30), Tayla Preston (31), Ruby Jean Kennard (32), Ash Quinlan (33), Rueben Cherrington (34), Cassey Tohi-Hiku (35).

2023 /

2023 team pic

A series of suspensions and injuries, and minimal recruitment saw the Eels fail to kick on after their Grand Final appearance in 2022. The Eels were also affected by several departures including Reed Mahoney, Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali’i, Oregon Kaufusi and tough guy Ray Stone. Injury forced Josh Hodgson into immediate retirement. J’maine Hopgood, Bryce Cartwright and Wiremu Greig had great performances, and the club honoured 11 players with their NRL debut.

After a strong 2022 for the NRLW, the Eels regressed in 2023. A slow start and roster turnover disrupted rhythm, with their first win came mid-season, underlining challenges across the squad. While there were standout moments, lapses in discipline and structure cost them winnable games. Injuries and limited depth did not help. The team needed to reset and re-establish foundations for the future. 

NRL 2023 Debutants: Josh Hodgson (828), Matt Doorey (829), J’maine Hopgood (830), Jirah Momoisea (831), Jack Murchie (832), Isaac Lumelume (833), Brendan Hands (834), Joe Ofahengaue (835) Luca Moretti (836), Daejarn Asi (837), Arthur Miller-Stephen (838)

NRLW 2023 Debutants: EELW # - Mahalia Murphy (36), Shontelle Stowers (37), Pihuka Berryman-Duff (38), Jade Fonua (39), Madeline Jones (40), Amelia Mafi (41), Talesha O'Neill (42), Kyra Simon (43), Shannon Muru (44), Monique Donovan (45), Capri Paekau (46), Rosemarie Beckett (47), Nakia Davis-Welsh (48), Kimberley Hunt (49), Kelsey Clark (50), Rachael Pearson (51), Elsie Albert (52), Tyla Amiatu (53), Taneka Todhunter (54), Lindsay Tui (55), Noaria 'Boss' Kapua (56). 

2024 /

2024 team pic

A promising year soon turned sour when key playmakers Clint Gutherson and Mitchell Moses were forced to the sideline with lengthy injuries. Performances spiralled and members and fans were soon calling for heads to roll. In May, the Club terminated the contract of Brad Arthur. Trent Barrett was appointed interim coach for the remainder of the season. Barrett was applauded for the way in which he kept the playing group together despite several injuries and losses. Melbourne Storm Assistant Coach, Jason Ryles was appointed the following month to the head coaching position for 2025 for three years.

2024 was a rebound year for the Eels NRLW. Under new coach, Steve Georgallis, the side rediscovered identity and structure. Early wins restored confidence, and leaders like Mahalia Murphy and Abbi Church stood tall. Defence tightened and their attack improved. The season didn't bring the silverware, but it restored belief and stability. 

NRL 2024 Debutants: Morgan Harper (842), Kelma Tuilagi (843), Blaize Talagi (844), Ethan Sanders (845), Matt Arthur (846), Jake Tago (847), Charlie Guymer (848), Lorenzo Mulitalo (849), Dan Keir (850).

NRLW 2024 Debutants: EELW # - Rory Owen (57), Rosie Kelly (58), Chloe Jackson (59), Tafao Asaua (60), Bree Eales (61).

2025 /

2025 team pic

In 2025, the Parramatta Eels embarked on a full rebuild, embracing a refreshed culture throughout every level of the Club. The commitment quickly paid off, as the Eels were awarded the NSWRL 2025 Flowers Memorial Pennant (Club Championship). The season also saw premiership triumphs for both the Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola squads, while the SG Ball team secured a place in the grand final. The club posted a membership record of nearly 37,000.

The 2025 season was one of transition for the NRL squad. Under new coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitchell Moses, they struggled for consistency, finishing 11th with 10 wins and 14 losses. Early heavy defeats exposed defensive frailties, and injuries to Moses and Zac Lomax further destabilised the side, with 14 players making their debut. Flashes of promise emerged late in the year, and fan excitement rose. 

Eels' NRLW continued to improve in 2025, starting strong with a gritty win Round 1 against Cronulla. They later broke records with a dominant 46-12 win over Canberra, highlighting growth in attack and confidence. Consistency became a strength, but games lost that should have been won hurt the team in the long run. Though the finals race was tight, the Eels remained in contention up until the last game of the season when they were cruelly eliminated by results of other games. 2025 marked a shift - from rebuilding to real competing. 

NRL 2025 Debutants: Isaiah Iongi (851), Zac Lomax (852), Ronald Volkman (853), Jack Williams (854), Ryley Smith (855), Sam Tuivati (856), Jordan Samrani (857), Kitione Kautoga (858), Dean Hawkins (859), Josh Addo-Carr (860), Dylan Walker (861), Uinitoni Mataele (862), Joash Papalii (863), Tallyn Da Silva (864).

NRLW 2025 Debutants: EELW # - Martha Mataele (62), Paige Travis (63), Ryvrr-Lee Alo (64), Rysh'e Fa'amausili (65), Fleur Ginn (66), Tess McWilliams (67), Mia Middleton (68), Kiana Takairangi (69), Fontaynne Tufuga (70).