Jarryd Hayne has labelled New Zealand Warriors sensation Shaun Johnson the best Nines player on the planet.

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has confirmed Bevan French will get the first crack at the Eels' vacant fullback role in 2017.

Semi Radradra will have to apply to the courts for permission to play in the Auckland Nines given the recent travel restrictions placed on the controversial Eels winger.

Controversial Eels winger Semi Radradra will quit the NRL at the end of the season after signing a lucrative deal with French rugby club Toulon.

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Radradra stands at the intersection of two basic philosophical arguments regarding professional sports.

The heartbroken family of former NRL player Chad Robinson have paid tribute to the 36-year-old, saying life without him would be unimaginable.

Kenny Edwards has become the latest Parramatta player to be charged with domestic violence in a move that could bring a premature end to his controversial career.

Semi Radradra has denied he is moving to French rugby and will line up next season again for the Parramatta Eels.

He's only been back in the country for a matter of weeks, but the man masterminding the rejuvenation of the battered Eels said the Australian Rugby League Commission's independence won't be compromised with the election of representatives from NRL clubs.

Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league reporter Adrian Proszenko has been recognised for Excellence in Journalism at the annual Walkley Awards, held in Brisbane tonight.

It was hardly conceivable a few months ago, but a brand dragged through the mud is now trumpeting themselves as a "magnificent proposition" as they go on the hunt for a new major sponsor.

Parramatta chief executive Bernie Gurr insists Semi Radradra is in the NRL to stay, but admits it's not ideal the star winger will face court over domestic violence charges weeks before the 2017 season starts.

After failing to appear in court on Monday while visiting his sick father in Fiji, the Parramatta player has had his arrest warrant revoked, but the magistrate has forbidden him from travelling overseas.

A warrant will be released for the arrest of rugby league star Semi Radradra unless his legal team provides better evidence for why he did not appear in court to face domestic violence allegations.

The Parramatta boardroom, for so long the source of the club's woes, is now calling for a new set of directors to lead the club into the future.

Parramatta have employed premiership-winning halfback Brett Kimmorley to work with the side in a boost to the club's 2017 campaign.

Parramatta forward Danny Wicks has reportedly retired from the NRL only months after extending his contract.

Parramatta have stopped paying Anthony Watmough, despite their obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Frank Pritchard could make a shock NRL return at Parramatta.