Parramatta Eels appoint Mark Russell as assistant coach for 2027 season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed the appointment of Mark Russell as an assistant coach for the 2027 season. Russell joins the club from the Melbourne Storm, where he held roles including Jersey Flegg head coach and head coach of the inaugural NSW Cup side. He is expected to oversee defensive systems for the Eels. This change coincides with the departure of former NRL player Sam Moa from the Parramatta coaching staff. The Eels finished the current season in 13th place with nine wins and 15 losses. Jason Ryles stated that the decision was based on Russell’s experience in player development and his technical attention to defensive play.
- •Mark Russell joins the Parramatta Eels coaching staff for 2027.
- •Russell previously led the Melbourne Storm Jersey Flegg team to a 2025 title.
- •Sam Moa will depart the Eels coaching staff at the end of the season.
- •Jason Ryles will task Russell with managing the club's defensive systems.
- •Parramatta finished the season with a 9-15 record.
- 9:50 PMZero Tackle NRL — Eels make key coaching staff change for 2027 after Storm switch
"Parramatta have added a highly regarded Storm pathways coach to their ranks.
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