Ryan Matterson
Ryan Matterson is a professional rugby league player who plays as a lock or second-row for the Parramatta Eels. His contract situation, including player options, has made headlines as the club navigates roster management and contract negotiations.
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Ryan Matterson has become collateral damage in the contract negotiations due to his concussion-type symptoms.
Eels, Storm in last-minute talks to avoid court battle
Australia· 2026-03-02
Ryan Matterson's future is uncertain after he suffered concussion symptoms and declined a transfer to Melbourne.
Winger agrees to 2028 NRL return date after Parramatta legal battleAustralia· 2026-03-02
Ryan Matterson has inadvertently become collateral damage in the legal dispute involving Zac Lomax.
Inside the Zac Lomax legal stoush between Parramatta Eels and Melbourne StormAustralia· 2026-02-28
Ryan Matterson was presented as a potential player swap option by the Parramatta Eels.
Melbourne Storm asked NRL to “apply the blow torch” to Parramatta Eels to get Zac Lomax transfer doneAustralia· 2026-02-13
Ryan Matterson was floated as another player the Storm could take in an attempt to get a deal done.
Zac Lomax attempted to backflip and return to the Eels, Ryan Matterson floated as potential Melbourne Storm signingAustralia· 2026-02-03Ryan Matterson is a regular forward who was also sidelined by Jason Ryles.
The Parramatta Eels’ head coach is swimming with the piranhasAustralia· 2025-06-20
Matterson is facing a $1000 fine for a dangerous-contact offence.
Souths duo facing suspension but Wighton cleared of hip-drop tackleAustralia· 2025-04-13
Ryan Matterson has not featured because of injury.
Parramatta Eels season in tatters early as Wests Tigers’ improvement shines throughAustralia· 2025-03-17
Hayne supports the Eels and hopes Ryan Matterson can rediscover his 2022 form.
As he nears league return, Jarryd Hayne opens up on an NRL comeback and what he really wants to do in the gameAustralia· 2025-03-08
Ryan Matterson is one of the players with options in his contract at Parramatta.
Will Penisini keen to extend Parramatta Eels contractAustralia· 2025-02-13
