# Parramatta Eels personnel and leadership changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/parramatta-eels-personnel-and-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-08T09:19:55.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parramatta-eels-appoint-mike-rush-as-ceo-and-sign-spencer-leniu

### 2026-10-08: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spencer-leniu-signs-four-year-deal-with-parramatta-eels

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