Stadium
- Main article Parramatta Stadium
The Rams played at Parramatta Stadium – home of the National Rugby League club Parramatta Eels. The current stadium was built in 1985, and at present has an all-seater capacity of 20,000. Prior to Parramatta Stadium, Cumberland Oval existed on the grounds from 1847 to 1981. Cumberland Oval was burnt down after the Parramatta Eels won their first of 3 consecutive grand finals 1981, 1982, 1983, by a mob of drunken Eels fans. Rugby union was first played at Cumberland Oval in 1879, through to 1939. The construction of Parramatta Stadium began in the early 1980s, and the new stadium was opened in 1986.
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