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Parramatta Eels Announce 2026 Elite Pathways Head Coaches

Following a successful 2025 season that saw all five of our Pathways teams reach the final - and our Tarsha Gale and Lisa Fiaola Cup sides crowned champions - the Eels are looking to build on that momentum for the year ahead.

2026 Elite Pathways Head Coaches

Jersey Flegg Cup – Jordan Rankin
SG Ball Cup – Mitch Lewis
Harold Matthews Cup – Josh Hodgson
Tarsha Gale Cup – Ryan Walker
Lisa Fiaola Cup – James Reid

Parramatta Eels Head of Pathways, James Shepherd, expressed his confidence in the coaches leading into the 2026 season.

“We’re incredibly proud of what our players and staff achieved in 2025, and we’re building on that with a coaching team that brings experience, energy, and a real commitment to developing young talent.

“These roles are crucial to the future of the club, and we’re looking forward to another big year of hard work, growth, and performance across all our Pathways programs,” added Shepherd.

Stay tuned for more updates as preparations are under way for our 2026 Elite Pathways program.

Acknowledgement of Country

Parramatta Eels respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.

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