Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: World Cup Blowouts, Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG ChiefsPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup continues and the player market heats up.Kenty questions the tournament’s uneven matchups, the NRL’s international ambitions, and whether the game is doing enough to support grassroots clubs while AFL expands into rugby league territory.Plus, he discusses the Ipswich Jets’ reported $200 million expansion war chest, John Singleton’s involvement, and the colourful Newtown stories connecting the Jets of yesterday and today.Kenty also unpacks the PNG Chiefs’ jersey and naming dispute, Cooper Bai’s recruitment interest, Hudson Young’s contract situation, and the latest transfer talk involving the Roosters, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and Bradman Best. There’s also mail linking Newcastle with a pursuit of Harry Grant, before a preview of the weekend’s World Cup games.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & World Cup Mismatches02:50 — Does Rugby League Need to Be a Global Game?05:19 — Overseas Expansion v Funding Clubs at Home07:30 — Rugby Union Comparisons & AFL’s Growing Footprint10:57 — Ipswich Jets’ Reported $200 Million Expansion Bid13:18 — John Singleton, Tommy Raudonikis & the Newtown Jets15:56 — Clubs Going Broke & Why the Salary Cap Was Introduced18:04 — Ipswich’s Newtown Connection & Alfie Langer19:26 — PNG Chiefs’ New Jersey & Emblem20:37 — Chiefs Naming Dispute with Super Rugby22:16 — Cooper Bai, Hudson Young & PNG Recruitment26:15 — Roosters Recruitment & Herbie Farnworth Talk27:14 — Jack Bostock, Bradman Best & the Transfer Dominoes29:02 — Newcastle’s Reported Interest in Harry Grant30:24 — Tonga v Lebanon & the Cedars’ Origins33:52 — Papua New Guinea v Samoa34:21 — England v France & Fixing England’s Attack36:09 — New Zealand v Cook Islands & Australia v Fiji36:27 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty QuestionsFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Anthem Debate, Addo-Carr’s Future & Walsh’s MagicPaul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the World Cup sparks plenty of talking points.Kenty reflects on the opening weekend’s international action, Fiji’s emotional pre-game performance, and the debate over Australian players not singing the national anthem.Plus, he revisits Anthony Mundine’s influence, explains how Sonny Bill Williams changed the balance of power between players and clubs, and discusses Josh Addo-Carr’s uncertain future at Parramatta, the pressure on Jason Ryles, and a potential opportunity for Tyrell Sloan.Kenty also unpacks Australia’s halves battle, Reece Walsh’s extraordinary performance, Kalyn Ponga’s possible return, and why Super League clubs have pushed back against the NRL’s proposed deal.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — International Footy & Fiji’s Emotional Pre-Game Song01:13 — Could a Pacific Nations NRL Team Work?03:04 — Australia’s National Anthem Debate06:22 — Anthony Mundine, Laurie Daley & Kenty’s Falling-Out12:05 — Sonny Bill Williams & the Rise of Player Power17:30 — Parramatta’s Stand on Zac Lomax19:15 — Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Club Standards21:53 — Pressure on Jason Ryles & a Tyrell Sloan Lifeline?24:33 — Kangaroos Debutants & the Walker–Dearden Halves Battle27:44 — Reece Walsh’s Magic Against the Kiwis30:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Injury & Possible World Cup Return32:29 — Mitchell Moses Out, Ethan Strange Called In33:34 — Tonga’s Toughness & England’s Attacking Problems36:42 — George Williams v Kodi Nikorima: Dolphins’ Recruitment Call37:33 — Super League Rejects the NRL Deal42:08 — Wrap-Up & Ask KentyFanatics.tv15:25

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzBrought to you by FanaticsTV.Paul Kent returns for an off-season edition of Kenty Blitz, breaking down the Rugby League World Cup, the NRL’s looming November 1 player market and the biggest contract questions in the game.Kenty explains why the World Cup still struggles to excite, how the rise of Samoa and Tonga has changed the international game, and why the NRL’s global ambitions face a major challenge.Plus, the truth behind Latrell Mitchell’s value at centre, David Fifita’s Souths revival, Sam Walker’s future, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s Penrith deals, Cameron Munster’s next contract, Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment influence and the NRL’s proposed wildcard finals system.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz02:37 — Why the Rugby League World Cup still struggles to excite05:02 — NRL meat market: Latrell Mitchell’s value at South Sydney10:08 — David Fifita’s career revival at the Rabbitohs11:30 — Sam Walker, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s contract futures15:03 — Cameron Munster’s value and the NRL’s notional-value problem17:48 — Salary-cap management: how smart clubs stay successful20:30 — Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment genius and Brisbane move23:20 — Why centres are rising in value: Bradman Best, Herbie Farnworth & Jack Bostock26:21 — NRL wildcard finals: rewarding mediocrity or growing the game?30:39 — Australia v New Zealand World Cup preview32:04 — Kangaroos v Kiwis: player-by-player comparison35:39 — Samoa v France preview36:09 — Papua New Guinea v Lebanon preview36:29 — England v Tonga preview37:33 — Fiji v Cook Islands preview38:42 — Wrap-upFanatics.tv

Paul Kent breaks down the 2026 NRL Grand Final as the Sydney Roosters edge the Newcastle Knights 19–18.Kenty explains why Newcastle’s brave defence kept the contest alive, but the Roosters’ power through the middle, smart game management and big-match experience ultimately decided the premiership.Plus, Daly Cherry-Evans’ field-goal moment, the impact of Phoenix Crossland’s absence, Trent Robinson’s coaching legacy, James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal, Mark Nawaqanitawase’s final NRL game, Grand Final entertainment, and the Kangaroos squad.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans39:10 — Season wrap-upFanatics.tv

Paul Kent answers your biggest rugby league questions on Grand Final day.Kenty breaks down Newcastle’s remarkable connection with its former players, why the Knights have such passionate support, and whether they can complete a fairytale run to the premiership.He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s mental toughness after playing through injury, Phoenix Crossland’s Grand Final suspension, the hip-drop tackle debate, player development, Super League’s challenges and how the modern game compares with rugby league in the ’90s.Plus, Kenty answers your questions on premiership rings, player recruitment, NRLW scheduling, short dropouts, expansion, the Knights’ attacking style and more.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring?06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed?15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions24:00 — The Future of Super League27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-UpFanatics.tv

The big guns are together for a full NRL year-in-review. Paul Kent, James Hooper and Steve “Chimes” Gillis look back on the biggest stories, controversies, players and moments from the season then turn their attention to what’s ahead.From the media debate, rule changes and the commission, to recruitment, expansion, Origin, the game’s best players and plenty of banter, this is the full-length Fanatics TV rugby league wrap.Timecodes:0:00 - Welcome and the year’s biggest talking points1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter1:35:11 - End

🏉 Welcome to Kenty BlitzPaul Kent and the team deliver their final grand final preview as the Newcastle Knights prepare to take on the Sydney Roosters.Kenty unpacks Newcastle’s incredible run, the Dally M Awards debate and why Justin Holbrook may feel hard done by after missing out on Coach of the Year. He also discusses Nathan Cleary’s dominant season, the debate around Immortal status, and why rugby league needs to protect the value of its greatest honours.Plus, the latest on Latrell Mitchell’s future at South Sydney, grand final team selection and concussion calls, Cody Ramsey’s remarkable comeback, the key Roosters v Knights match-ups, and the final predictions.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Final grand final preview: Roosters v Knights 02:07 — Dally M Awards: has the night lost its prestige? 05:30 — Justin Holbrook, Andrew Webster and Coach of the Year 09:47 — Nathan Cleary’s clean sweep and the Immortal debate 18:53 — Latrell Mitchell’s South Sydney future 22:26 — Newcastle injuries, team selection and player welfare 25:55 — Roosters v Knights combined team: key match-ups 29:00 — Cody Ramsey’s incredible road back to football 30:51 — How the Knights can win the grand final 32:00 — Why the Roosters are favourites 32:44 — Final predictions and wrap-upFanatics.tv

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: “It’s All Done” Herbie Roosters Whispers Grow | Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s extraordinary finals run and the Knights’ grand final fever, before making his calls on the Dally M awards — including why Nathan Cleary remains the man to beat.Plus, he unpacks Phoenix Crossland’s heartbreaking four-week suspension, Nathan Cleary’s classy response, and whether Newcastle’s judiciary case could have been argued differently.Kenty also discusses the grand final pre-game entertainment debate, Connor Watson’s bid to be cleared under concussion protocols, Daly Cherry-Evans’ confidence, the coaching chess match between the Roosters and Knights, Herbie Farnworth’s likely move, and Parramatta’s decision to extend Jason Ryles.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Newcastle’s Grand Final Fever 00:45 — Dally M predictions: Nathan Cleary’s case 02:40 — Coach and Captain of the Year debate 05:10 — Dally M history, betting controversy and old media rivalries 10:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s four-week Grand Final ban 13:10 — The Grand Final pre-game entertainment debate 16:09 — Connor Watson’s concussion clearance bid 19:22 — Daly Cherry-Evans embraces the Grand Final moment 21:15 — Rested players, finals scheduling and Grand Final preparation 24:00 — Roosters v Knights: the coaching chess match 24:52 — Herbie Farnworth to the Roosters? 25:45 — Parramatta’s Jason Ryles extension 27:09 — Wrap-upFanatics.tv