Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley farewell Leichhardt Oval with stories of Wayne Pearce, Mitchell Pearce and the characters who shaped the game. The panel then puts the West Tigers under the microscope, debating Jarome Luai’s exit, Benji Marshall’s coaching support and the club’s long-running dysfunction. Plus, they preview a huge finals weekend, breaking down Warriors v Knights and Roosters v Sharks — including the pressure on Nicho Hynes, Daly Cherry-Evans and both coaching staffs. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Farewell to Leichhardt Oval 7:35 — Mitchell Pearce, Origin Pressure & a Roosters Career 14:14 — West Tigers: Jerome Luai’s Awards Night Absence 20:50 — Loyalty, Contracts & the Tigers’ Leadership Problems 24:01 — End-of-Season Presentation Night Stories 31:20 — Benji Marshall’s Assistant Coach Debate 40:19 — Warriors v Knights Finals Preview 46:00 — Can Newcastle’s Coaching Edge Upset the Warriors? 56:00 — Parramatta Pressure & Jason Ryles’ Recruitment Calls 57:36 — Warriors Finals Pressure and the Halves Challenge 56:38 — Roosters v Sharks: Finals Form and Big-Game Pressure 59:24 — Roosters’ Response After Defeat 64:40 — Sharks, Nicho Hynes & Braydon Trindall’s Injury 67:05 — Why the Week Off Matters in the Finals 72:04 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as finals footy heats up. Kenty gives his verdict on the NRL’s warning to the Warriors over kick-chase escorts, the confusion around Nathan Cleary’s judiciary outcome, and why the game needs simpler officiating. Plus, Kenty previews Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Knights, with plenty riding on Daly Cherry-Evans and an upset on the cards in Auckland. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Warriors’ Escort Warning 08:25 — Cleary Charge Confusion 14:39 — NRL’s Super League Play 18:39 — Roosters v Sharks Preview 21:00 — DCE’s Defining Finals Test 24:28 — Warriors v Knights Preview Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in the NRL This week TIMECODES 0:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz 0:29 — Should Parramatta give Josh Addo-Carr another chance? 5:12 — Jerome Luai’s Wests Tigers awards night no-show 7:23 — Peter V’landys set to become NRL Executive Chairman 8:34 — Why the NRL Commission was created 14:38 — Grassroots funding, junior pathways and expansion concerns 18:20 — Does the NRL need stronger checks and balances? 22:46 — Why clubs allowed the power shift 24:38 — V’landys’ micro-management and the precedent it sets 26:46 — The Commission’s original purpose 28:26 — Business leaders versus rugby league people 31:10 — Final thoughts on the NRL’s leadership future Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league, from the teams circling each other ahead of the biggest games to the Tigers’ latest talking point. Kenty also dives into the Dolphins, Nathan’s Foot, and the pressure building across the NRL. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 06:11 — Sparring Partners: Ronaldo vs Mark 13:54 — Foot Long: Nathan’s Foot 26:03 — Killer Dolphins 28:51 — Tigers, Ho Hum Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway. From the Warriors’ worrying form and Cronulla’s finals failures to South Sydney’s huge clash with Newcastle, Kenty gives his honest verdict on every key storyline from week one of the finals. Plus, why Trent Robinson will be hurting after the Roosters’ loss, the Cowboys’ missed opportunity, and what the Bunker got right. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 03:04 — That’s Entertainment: Cleary Cleared 06:31 — Robbo Crushed 07:56 — Missed Chances 11:35 — Warriors Worry 21:11 — Sharks Failure 29:24 — Cowboy Sad Songs 30:57 — Rabbit Hole 34:49 — Bunkering Down Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from bunker frustrations, forward passes and wildcard plans to Parramatta’s recruitment problems, expansion, salary-cap loopholes and the PNG Chiefs. Plus, Paul Kent weighs in on Hudson Young’s market value, whether player housing should count in the cap, what league and union can learn from each other, and why the NRL needs to get serious about its long-term fixture strategy. And Kenty shares some classic old-school rugby league stories, including a memorable player signing and his favourite tale from the game. Drop your questions for next week’s Ask Kenty in the comments. Visit fanatics.tv and grab your Fanatics hat. TIMECODES 0:00 — Ask Kenty Intro 0:18 — Bunker Decisions and Referee Accountability 2:50 — Should the NRL Have a Challenge Cup-Style Knockout Competition? 4:22 — Expansion: Why the Sunshine Coast Should Be Next 6:41 — Hudson Young’s Market Value and PNG Chiefs Recruitment 13:24 — NBA Salary-Cap Punishments and the NRL 17:52 — Should Player Housing Count in the Salary Cap? 21:27 — What Rugby League and Rugby Union Can Learn From Each Other 22:54 — Why Parramatta’s Recruitment Keeps Going Wrong 26:32 — Why Is the NRL Investing in Property? 32:27 — Bunker Scrutiny, Fines and Double Standards 33:43 — Why an NRL Wildcard Competition Is a Bad Idea 35:58 — Should Every Team Play Each Other Once? 37:14 — PNG Chiefs, Expansion and Competition Balance 38:12 — Kenty’s Wildest Old-School Coach Stories 39:18 — The Willie/Wanty Signing Story 41:33 — Kenty’s Favourite Rugby League Story 42:50 — Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that exceeded expectations, those that fell short, and what needs to change in 2027. The panel preview a wide-open first week of finals before putting South Sydney, Newcastle, Canberra, Manly, Cronulla, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Parramatta and St George Illawarra under the microscope. Plus, they discuss Wayne Bennett’s finals influence, Justin Holbrook’s impact at Newcastle, Manly’s roster reset, Nicho Hynes’ role at the Sharks, Melbourne’s injury-hit season, and whether the Eels have recruited the right players around Mitchell Moses. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Finals Week One Preview 13:10 — NRL Season Review Begins 13:55 — South Sydney: Can Wayne Bennett Spark a Finals Run? 25:06 — Newcastle Knights: Justin Holbrook’s Coaching Impact 36:02 — Canberra Raiders: Building for the Future 39:07 — Manly Sea Eagles: Kieran Foran’s Roster Reset 43:52 — Cronulla Sharks: Is Nicho Hynes the Answer? 47:13 — Melbourne Storm: How Injuries Derailed Their Season 50:12 — Gold Coast Titans: Green Shoots but Major Issues Remain 52:48 — Parramatta Eels: Recruitment Questions for Jason Ryles 61:16 — St George Illawarra Dragons: Dean Young’s Promising Rebuild 64:20 — Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals get underway. Kenty reacts to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s reported $1.4 million Dolphins deal, explains why he fears some of rugby league’s changes are eroding the game’s fabric, and shares the All Blacks lesson every team should take into September. Plus, Kenty previews every week one finals clash — South Sydney v Newcastle, Warriors v Dolphins, Sharks v Cowboys and Penrith v Roosters — and reveals why he believes the Panthers are primed for another title tilt. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 04:29 - The Hammer’s $1.4m Dolphins Deal 05:45 - Is Rugby League Losing Its Way? 07:30 - The All Blacks Lesson for NRL Teams 10:32 - Kenty Reflects on Face to Face 13:20 - South Sydney v Newcastle Preview 17:19 - Warriors v Dolphins Preview 19:00 - Sharks v Cowboys Preview 21:46 - Panthers v Roosters Preview 25:28 - Wrap-Up Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals are locked in. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Welcome Back Cotter 06:20 - Sharks Fans Unhappy 10:14 - Players Flex Muscle 14:19 - Bye Bye Tiger 22:11 - Return Serve 28:00 - World Domination Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz. Paul Kent breaks down Isaah Yeo’s extraordinary return from a ruptured pec, Keaon Koloamatangi’s response to Spencer Leniu, Reece Walsh’s phone-number leak, and the form lines shaping the NRL finals. Kenty also unpacks the 50-point curse, Bunker controversies, Nicho Hynes’ importance to Cronulla, and the growing fight over Hudson Young’s notional value. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro 00:18 — PEC-TACULAR: Isaah Yeo’s ruptured pec 04:05 — WINNER BY T-KALOA: Keaon Koloamatangi on Spencer Leniu 05:55 — PHONE HOME: Reece Walsh’s number leaked 08:42 — 50-POINT CURSE 10:20 — YOUNG AND RESTLESS: Hudson Young’s contract fight 20:03 — Notional values, Cameron Munster & salary-cap confusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL finals are locked in. Kenty unpacks Reuben Cotter’s fight against a high-tackle charge, Penrith’s minor premiership success and the six-again chaos that continues to frustrate fans and players alike. He also weighs in on Coby Black’s remarkable Raiders debut, Spencer Leniu’s fiery clash with Keaon Koloamatangi, and Damien Cook’s farewell. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - NRL Finals Locked In 01:54 - Six-Again Mayhem 06:06 - Reuben Cotter Fights High Tackle Charge 08:55 - Panthers Crowned Minor Premiers 26:04 - Koby Black’s Stunning Debut 27:03 - Spencer Leniu vs Keaon Koloamatangi 31:05 - Damien Cook’s Farewell Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenty answers your biggest NRL questions — from Parramatta’s recruitment problems and the NRL’s Vegas strategy, to forward passes, wildcards, PNG safety concerns and why the Roosters are still in the premiership race. Plus: could anyone win four straight premierships, would Nathan Cleary change codes, and where did Kenty’s love of rugby league begin? Drop your questions for next week’s Ask Kenty in the comments Visit fanatics.tv and grab your Fanatics hat. TIMECODES 0:00 — Ask Kenty intro 0:42 — Why Parramatta recruitment keeps going wrong 2:41 — Vegas, US betting and why the NRL still goes 6:08 — Why forward passes from dummy-half are missed 7:58 — Which club could win four premierships in a row? 11:52 — Why an NRL wildcard competition is a bad idea 14:40 — Should Michael Maguire coach NSW, the Kiwis or Broncos? 15:03 — Rugby league’s most passionate player: Tommy Raudonikis 17:03 — Could Nathan Cleary switch to AFL or rugby union? 17:57 — Salary-cap floor and Hudson Young’s value 19:51 — Adam Reynolds’ memoir title 20:09 — Robbie Farah vs Jason Taylor 22:55 — Panthers resting players and betting odds 23:28 — Tigers / Hull FC 23:49 — Is Craig Fitzgibbon under pressure at the Sharks? 25:16 — Why the Roosters are still a premiership threat 26:45 — Should Sifa Talakai’s suspension carry into next season? 27:40 — Will the NRL introduce a wildcard game? 28:29 — PNG safety concerns for travelling fans 30:20 — When is Kenty’s next book? 30:31 — Would Kenty join the NRL rules committee? 32:00 — Where Kenty’s love of footy began 35:12 — Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley review the NRL season ahead of finals, breaking down the teams that have lived up to expectations — and those that have fallen away. The panel explains why Penrith remain the team to beat, assesses the Warriors and Roosters as genuine contenders, and unpacks the Tigers’ latest off-field dramas. Plus, the Bulldogs’ identity problem, Todd Payten’s Cowboys turnaround, whether the Dolphins can go all the way, and what has gone wrong at the Broncos under Michael Maguire. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Season Review: Who Got It Right and Wrong? 14:34 — Penrith: Still the Team to Beat 20:27 — Warriors: Genuine Premiership Contenders? 26:24 — Roosters: Can Experience Deliver Another Title? 33:33 — Tigers’ Season Unravels 41:56 — Bulldogs: Where Has Their Identity Gone? 46:27 — Cowboys’ Turnaround Under Todd Payten 49:55 — Dolphins: Contenders or Pretenders? 54:17 — Broncos’ Crisis: What Has Gone Wrong Under Madge? Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down Hudson Young’s future after PNG’s pursuit fell over, and why the NRL’s “national value” ruling could reshape player recruitment. Kenty also weighs in on Darius Boyd’s Queensland coaching appointment, the uncertainty around North Queensland’s coaching situation, and the NRL’s proposed 10-team finals system. Plus, a full final-round preview: Bulldogs vs Broncos, Rabbitohs vs Roosters, Warriors vs Manly, Cowboys, Sharks, Panthers and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Hudson Young, PNG & the NRL Salary-Cap Ruling 10:30 - Darius Boyd Appointed Queensland Origin Coach 12:30 - North Queensland’s Coaching Uncertainty 16:00 - NRL’s Proposed 10-Team Finals System 19:00 - Final Round Preview Begins 20:00 - Bulldogs vs Broncos 22:00 - Rabbitohs vs Roosters 23:00 - Warriors vs Manly 25:00 - Cowboys’ Finals Preparation 27:00 - Sharks, Roosters & Resting Players 29:00 - Panthers vs Tigers Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — from Parramatta’s halfback puzzle to more dysfunction at the Broncos. Kenty unpacks Ronald Volkman’s future at the Eels and what it means for the club’s plans around Mitchell Moses and JArome Luai. He also takes aim at Brisbane’s response to the ground-announcer controversy, weighs in on South Sydney’s Allianz Stadium future, and explains why the NRL’s restart-rule trial needs to go further. Plus, Andrew Webster vs Ivan Cleary for Coach of the Year, Max King’s likely PNG move, the double standard around Luai’s trip to Port Moresby, and the bunker blunders hurting Addin Fonua-Blake and Thomas Jenkins. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:30 - Ronald Volkman’s Eels Future & Parramatta’s Halfback Puzzle 6:35 - Broncos’ Ground Announcer Drama: “A Shit Go” 8:50 - Roosters Rest Players for Souths Showdown 11:35 - South Sydney’s Allianz Stadium Future 13:30 - NRL Restart Rule Trial: Make It Compulsory 17:08 - Coach of the Year: Andrew Webster or Ivan Cleary? 20:14 - Max King to PNG? 21:45 - Jarome Luai vs Nathan Cleary: A Double Standard? 25:02 - Bunker Blunders: Fonua-Blake & Thomas Jenkins Denied Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The finals are nearly here and Team List Tuesday has delivered mass changes across the NRL. Kenty breaks down why Penrith, the Roosters, Warriors and Sharks are resting key players, whether the NRL needs a pre-finals bye, and the impact it could have on the finals race. They also unpack the controversial kick-off experiment, Cam McInnes’ criticism of constant rule changes, and why the bunker’s handling of the Tom Jenkins try has reignited calls for a major overhaul. ⏱️ TIMECODES 00:25 — Team List Tuesday: Mass Restings and Finals Chaos 10:11 — Cam McInnes Blasts the NRL’s Constant Rule Changes 19:58 — The Controversial Kick-Off Experiment 20:32 — Cam McInnes on Player Welfare and Rule Changes 27:50 — The “Wizard of Oz” Bunker Rant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special week in the NRL — Jai Arrow's emotional farewell scenes on the Gold Coast, and Jett Cleary's touching NRL debut in front of his whole family. Plus, the Broncos admit they botched the Reynolds situation, Jerome Luai's PNG trip raises eyebrows, and the Roosters' two-game skid costs them a home final as Sam Walker faces a lengthy injury layoff. ⸻ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Start 00:35 - Jai Arrow's Emotional Farewell on the Gold Coast 02:15 - Broncos Admit They Got Reynolds Situation Wrong 07:27 - Saifiti Facing Grand Final Ban 09:40 - Luai's PNG Trip Sparks Concerns 11:51 - Parramatta's Wishlist Sparks Cap Questions 11:51 - Ad Break 15:49 - Jett Cleary's Emotional NRL Debut 20:44 - Roosters Lose Finals Hosting Rights to Dolphins 21:37 - Sam Walker Facing Lengthy Injury Layoff 27:33 - Bulldogs' Disappointing Season, Galvin Shines 28:43 - Cronulla in Free Fall Ahead of Finals 30:46 - Vale Tony Mundine 32:34 - Outro & 100K Subscribers ⸻ #Blitz #NRL #RugbyLeague Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenty answers the rugby league questions fans are actually asking. This week, Kenty shares the wild story of the Johns brothers’ bloody Newcastle fallout, plus other unforgettable training-ground fights. He also tackles the wrestle and six-again debate, explains why the Warriors are the NRL’s best story, and weighs up the recruitment and salary-cap challenges facing PNG and Perth. Plus: private equity’s impact on the game, the history of the six-tackle rule, why tanking does not work under the salary cap, third-party deals, expansion drafts and whether fans have lost their voice in rugby league. #AskKenty Looking for Kenty merch? Grab yours here: https://fanatics.tv/shop 0:00 — Intro 0:20 — Training-Ground Fights: The Wildest Stories 4:00 — Joey Johns vs Matty Johns: The Bloody Fallout 7:30 — How Do You Stop the Wrestle? 10:00 — Why the Warriors Are the NRL’s Best Story 15:00 — PNG’s Salary-Cap and Roster Challenge 16:30 — Should Six-Again Be Changed? 17:30 — How Do Perth Recruit Players? 17:55 — Private Equity and the NRL’s Integrity 19:20 — The History of the Six-Tackle Rule 22:00 — Why NRL Clubs Cannot Tank for a War Chest 25:30 — Should Third-Party Deals Be Capped? 27:30 — Have Fans Lost Their Voice in Rugby League? 28:30 — Could an Expansion Draft Work? 29:30 — Is There Too Much NRL Content? Join the Clubhouse! Sign up for exclusive sports content, invitations to live shows, member discounts on merchandise, tours and bar shouts throughout the year. No spam. Just quality updates, delivered directly to your inbox twice weekly. https://www.fanatics.tv/clubhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Prime Time Paul Kent, Warren Livingstone and Paul Crawley break down the biggest stories in rugby league — with Brisbane’s culture crisis front and centre. The team unpacks the fallout from Adam Reynolds’ farewell backflip, Reece Walsh’s social-media storm and why the Broncos have lost their identity under Michael Maguire’s watch. They also debate the NRL’s proposed top-10 finals system, whether more rule changes are helping the game, and why PNG could enter the competition as a genuine super team. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:20 — Broncos’ Culture Crisis: Adam Reynolds, Reece Walsh and Madge 34:34 — NRL Top 10 Finals: A Wild-Card Money Grab? 43:22 — NRL Rule Changes: Kick-Offs, Six-Agains and Sin Bins 50:32 — PNG Super Team? Joey Manu and the Chiefs’ Big Build 58:11 — The PNG Tax Advantage Debate 1:03:20 — Can the Dolphins’ Build Offer a Blueprint? Fanatics.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league — with the Broncos’ latest drama front and centre. Kenty unpacks reports surrounding Adam Reynolds’ post-playing role and why Brisbane’s handling of the situation raises deeper questions about the club’s culture. He also examines Papua New Guinea’s reported mega-offer for Nathan Cleary, makes his call on Coach of the Year, and previews a huge weekend of NRL action — including Broncos v Storm, Panthers v Bulldogs, Roosters v Dolphins and more. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome to Kenty Blitz 0:42 - Broncos in crisis: Adam Reynolds and Brisbane’s culture 5:40 - PNG’s reported $1.5 million tax-free offer for Nathan Cleary 10:35 - Coach of the Year: Andrew Webster or Justin Holbrook? 13:20 - PointsBet segment 15:10 - Broncos v Storm and the new kickoff-rule trial 17:05 - Manly v Dragons preview 17:45 - Panthers v Bulldogs: can Cameron Ciraldo outsmart Penrith? 20:05 - Titans v Rabbitohs: Jai Arrow’s emotional return 21:50 - Roosters v Dolphins: is James Tedesco playing? 24:00 - Cowboys v Wests Tigers: Todd Payten’s turnaround 25:05 - Concussion concerns in contact sport 27:10 - Warriors v Knights preview 28:05 - Eels v Sharks preview 29:05 - Wrap-up Fanatics.tv #NRL #BrisbaneBroncos #NathanCleary #RugbyLeague #PaulKent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.