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Parramatta Eels personnel and leadership changes

Overview

The Parramatta Eels have announced significant personnel changes to their roster and leadership. The club secured a four-year contract with prop Spencer Leniu, who joins from the Sydney Roosters starting in 2027. The deal is reported to be worth over $850,000 per season.

In addition to the player signing, the Eels appointed Mike Rush as the new chief executive, succeeding Jim Sarantinos. Rush brings experience from a 27-year career in rugby league, including a long tenure as CEO of St Helens. The club intends for these moves to foster a high-performance culture and pursue long-term premiership success.

Entities

Spencer Leniu · Parramatta Eels · Mike Rush · Trent Robinson · Matthew Beach

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Parramatta Eels appoint Mike Rush as CEO and sign Spencer Leniu

    The Parramatta Eels have appointed former St Helens CEO Mike Rush as their new chief executive and signed four-time premiership winner Spencer Leniu to a four-year contract.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Spencer Leniu signs four-year deal with Parramatta Eels

    Spencer Leniu has signed a four-year deal with the Parramatta Eels starting in 2027, following a premiership win with the Sydney Roosters.

Sources

americanindependent.com · ministryofsport.com · seriousaboutrl.com · sportal.co.nz · thesportingbase.com