Parramatta players will get their first glimpse of Jason Ryles as a game-day NRL head coach in Newcastle on Friday night.

Jason Ryles has made a bold decision just over one month out from the start of the new season by dropping Junior Paulo as his captain ... for Parra. The Eels struggled massively in his absence ...

The Eels are in for a major transition with former ... MORE: Every major contract decision for clubs this year Junior Paulo is set to return to the front row after injury ruined his prior campaign.

Mitch Moses has been tasked with leading Parramatta's NRL resurgence under new coach Jason Ryles after replacing the departed Clint Gutherson as captain.

Junior Paulo, J’maine Hopgood and new recruit Jack ... and we are thrilled to see him step into the role of captain,” Eels chief executive Jim Sarantinos said. “Mitch’s appointment is ...

With the support of our leadership group, I’m confident he will continue to grow as a leader,” the new Eels coach said. Junior Paulo, J’maine Hopgood and new recruit Jack Williams will form ...