Eels recruit to miss Vegas opener over contrary conduct

Parramatta fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see Spencer Leniu suit up in blue and gold in 2027, with the NSW representative set to miss the first two weeks of the season.

According to News Corp, the 26-year-old has been charged with contrary conduct following his actions towards referee Adam Gee, which saw him sin-binned during Samoa's loss to Australia in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final on Sunday night.

This sees him miss the Eels' first match of the season in Las Vegas against the Gold Coast Titans.

More to come.