The inside story on how the Eels unravelled

Adrian Proszenko 12:00 AM   So how did it get to this? The inside story on how the Parramatta Eels tore itself apart.

Editor's picks

Of Eels and slippery business

Greg Baum   This week in scandal, it is rugby league's turn, again. The salary cap drama engulfing the Parramatta Eels coincides with a conference in Melbourne on Monday addressing what its organisers from Victorian University are calling the global crisis in integrity in sport.

Eels fans, time to roll the board

Darren Kane   It's not that difficult for Parramatta fans to save their club.

Can the Eels still make finals?

Phil Lutton   We plot the course for Parramatta as they try to regroup and gather enough points to feature in the post-season.

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World's best NRL quiz #15

Think you know your rugby league? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're an NRL immortal or not up to first-grade standard.

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Sims proud of Jillaroos despite defeat

James Gardiner   Australian skipper praises side for fighting to end in 26-10 loss to Kiwi Ferns at Hunter Stadium.

Maloney set for Origin recall

Brad Walter   Of the 16 NSW-eligible halves in the NRL, only James Maloney has put his hand up to be picked for Origin I.

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Jackie O sorry on air to Foran

Megan Levy   An emotional Jackie O apologised at the start of her breakfast radio program on Friday morning for comments she now recognises were "ugly", "insensitive" and "stupid".

Eels not punished sufficiently: Toovey

Saying what many other coaches are probably thinking, former Manly mentor Geoff Toovey is adamant that Parramatta should not be allowed to win the 2016 NRL premiership.

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Sons of guns fly flag for Steelers

Brad Walter   Former Illawarra captain John Cross is hoping history will be repeated when his son Jack plays for the Steelers in the SG Ball grand final against Penrith.

Mayor warns NRL country talent will go elsewhere

Adam Pengilly   Tamworth mayor Col Murray has implored the NRL to make a regular commitment to the region by taking competition fixtures to the bush to stop the drain of regional NSW's best rugby league talent to other sports.

Pearce keen to skip Origin series

Mitchell Pearce is reportedly keen to be overlooked for State of Origin selection in 2016 to instead focus on his rehabilitation.

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'That inspires me, it was something special'

Jon Tuxworth   In Josh's locker, a picture of a young fan takes pride of place.

Insight & Analysis

The state of the NRL season so far

Phil Gould 5:18 PM   The rep weekend gives the fans of all 16 NRL clubs the chance to sit back, take a breath and reflect

Jackie O apologises to Kieran Foran

The KIIS radio host makes an on-air apology to the Parramatta Eels skipper after he launched legal action over comments she made about his children. Audio: KIIS 1065.

'It's just a joke': Parramatta Eels fan

Parramatta Eels fan expresses concern over salary cap breach.

NRL Team of the Week: Round 9

Here's the 13 players who stood tall, rose above the rest and gave more than the full 110 per cent for their teams on the weekend.

Poll - Vote now: How do you rate Eels sanctions?

How do you rate the NRL's decision to strip Parramatta of 12 competition points and fine them $1 million - harsh, fair or lenient?

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Brad Arthur: 'There's still hope'

Parramatta Eels head coach, Brad Arthur has said he and the players are disappointed with the 12 point penalty, but there's still hope.

Parramatta Eels penalty a 'watershed moment'

The Parramatta Eels' penalty for salary cap rorting could be the best thing that's happened to the club, says Fairfax's Andrew Webster.

Parramatta Eels' 'deliberate system of cheating'

NRL CEO Todd Greenberg reveals the findings of the investigation into the salary cap scandal at the Parramatta Eels. Vision courtesy ABC News 24

World's best NRL quiz #15

Think you know your rugby league? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're an NRL immortal or not up to first-grade standard.

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Bennett talks, will NRL listen?

Roy Masters   Wayne Bennett deserves kudos for his role at the meeting of NRL coaches.

Eels fans, time to roll the board

Darren Kane   It's not that difficult for Parramatta fans to save their club.

The idiot's guide to the salary cap

Malcolm Knox   How to understand the salary cap.

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Set of Six

Phil Lutton   The interstate contest has become a punching bag, plus why the clock is ticking for Greg Inglis and rugby league goes big - very big - in Queensland.

Of Eels and slippery business

Greg Baum   This week in scandal, it is rugby league's turn, again.

When will Storm players admit guilt over cap

Andrew Webster   Storm fans are furious at Parramatta's punishment. The former News Ltd boss says Melbourne got what it deserved.

Legal action over Storm's sanctions

Roy Masters   Disproportionately light penalties against Parramatta for salary-cap breaches have prompted influential Storm supporters to look again at court action over sanctions imposed on the Melbourne club by the NRL.

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