Overview

• Shaun Lane will retire from the NRL at the conclusion of the 2025 season and assume a role in the Eels’ Elite Pathways and NRLW programs focused on mental skills and athlete wellness.
• The second-rower has not played since taking indefinite leave in April following the round-six loss to Canberra in Darwin.
• Eels head of football Mark O’Neill praised Lane as a humble ambassador and exceptional role model for younger players.
• Off the field, Lane holds a bachelor’s in health sciences, a graduate diploma in psychology and is pursuing a master’s in positive psychology.
• His transition follows several high-profile exits from Parramatta’s roster under coach Jason Ryles as the club reshapes its talent pipeline.