Parramatta Eels sack coach Brad Arthur

Parramatta has terminated the contract of longstanding coach Brad Arthur after a woeful run of results.

Arthur, whose last game was a 48-16 Magic Round hammering at the hands of Melbourne on Sunday, was relieved of his duties on Monday.

The 49-year-old had been Eels coach since 2014.

While he took the club to the 2022 grand final, he failed to win a premiership in a decade at the helm.

“It was the view of the board and CEO that the progress of our NRL team has stalled,” the Eels said in a statement.

“Our goal is to win premierships and it is time for the club to go in a new direction.”

The statement added: “We want to thank Brad who has worked tirelessly for the Club over a ten year period. During his time as Head Coach, the club has played in five finals series, including a grand final in 2022.

“We wish Brad and his family the very best in the future and we are very grateful for his services to the club.”

It also said Trent Barrett would be filling in as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024 NRL season.

“We will provide a further update as we move forward to appoint a head coach for the 2025 season and beyond,” the club said.