The Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers have played out a thrilling 22-all draw in Bega in their NRL trial match but the result was unimportant compared to the cause the sides were playing for. Rugby union and rugby league was player in the early 1900’s throughout the district, following the formation of the Parramatta Rugby League club in 1879. Surrendered a 24-point lead. Storm v Eels: After winning 12 of their last 15 games, the Parramatta Eels have flown into the Grand Final on the back of Jarryd Hayne's stellar form. One Dally M winner, three wooden spoons and only two finals appearances — the 2010s was a tough decade for the Eels. Though both clubs were formed in the same year, this rivalry did not develop until the 1970s and 1980s when the clubs faced each other in three Grand Finals: in 1976, 1982 and 1983. Knights won the final 30-24. Founded. NRL finals: North Queensland Cowboys end Parramatta Eels' season with 24-16 win Posted 16 Sep September 2017 , updated 16 Sep September 2017 Cowboys hero … Parramatta has a rivalry with Northern Beaches-based club Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.

Manly Sea Eagles firebrand Addin Fonua-Blake is excited for a return to the finals in 2019 as his side welcome back their Origin stars and push for a top-four finish Over his 11 seasons as captain, he would lead the Eels to two Grand Finals and seven finals appearances. Mark Riddell 2005-08, 86 games, 14 tries Trailed Canberra 22-0 at halftime to win 30-22 at Parramatta Stadium (26 April 1987) Worst Collapse. How can that be when you see the talent in this team Parramatta v Manly-Warringah rivalry. The Parramatta Eels were founded in 1946 but the history of the game stretches back to long before that time. Cayless’ passion and influential leadership on and off the field carried Parramatta through the club’s second most successful decade, and they struggled to replace him following his retirement. 2001 – Newcastle Knights vs. Parramatta Eels Parramatta Eels were trailing 24-0 at high time and did everything to fight back but fell short. 2008 NRL Grand Final Sea Eagles v Storm: Manly, after losing last years Grand Final to the same side, will be out for revenge this time around.