Eels vs Dragons: Multicultural Round Kickoff

0:00It's March 22nd. This is Sydney News Today, your AI-powered local news. The Paramata eels aim to build on their strong win over Brisbane last week when they host St. George Ilewara Dragons at Western Sydney Stadium. Today, it's round three of the 2026 in RL season, and later in Townsville, the winless North Queensland Cowboys face the gold-coast titans. Guaranteeing one team picks up their first victory. In news for the eels shows, Jay Main Hobgood returning from Suspension, but starting on the bench at number eight. Jack William shifts to the 13th Jersey while beginning up front, and Dylan Walker takes the lock spot. Former Dragon Jack Debellon drops out of the squad entirely. Over with the Dragons, Blake Laurie starts at lock with Hamish Stewart moving to the reserves. Jacob Little returns from a hamstring injury on the bench, replacing Damian Cook at Hooker, who cleared his head injury assessment. With Kyle Flanagan and Daniel Atkinson line up in the haves, despite recent ankle knocks,

1:01Coach Shane Flanagan noted Little will bring fresh energy without playing too many minutes, as he's recovered well. Its early days in the season, with just one win shared among these four teams, so the pressure is on to find some momentum. Meanwhile, this weekend marks multicultural round, celebrating the diverse backgrounds in Rugby League. Both games kick off in some of the league's newest venues, setting the stage for what could be turning points as the competition heats up.