Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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...

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...

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...

The grand final is here, but can Newcastle complete one of the greatest fairytales in rugby league history?Paul Kent and Paul Crawley break down the Knights’ remarkable run from wooden spoon to the decider, the challenge of taking down the star-studded Roosters, and why Kalyn Ponga could hold the key.The team also unpack Justin Holbrook’s coaching influence, the pressure on Trent Robinson’s...

🏉 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...

🏉 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...

Paul Kent breaks down the biggest stories in rugby league as the NRL Grand Final draws closer.Kenty reflects on Newcastle’s incredible finals surge, Adam Gee’s appointment as Grand Final referee, and the pressure that comes with officiating the biggest game of the season.Plus, he discusses Nathan Cleary’s remarkable season, his classy message of support for Phoenix Crossland, and why the Knights...

Paul Kent breaks down a huge weekend of NRL finals footy as Newcastle’s remarkable run sends them into the Grand Final.Kenty explains why the Knights’ connection to Newcastle and Justin Holbrook’s influence could make them dangerous against the Roosters. Plus, the fallout from Nathan Cleary’s sickening injury, Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle, the Panthers’ collapse, and why the Bunker needs a...

Kenty answers listener questions on referee pay, AI in the bunker, commentary standards, Fox vs free-to-air coverage, coaching and recruitment, stadiums, player negotiations, NRL finances, and fresh approaches to coachingTimecodes:0:00 – Introduction0:16 – How much NRL referees and touch judges earn1:02 – Could an AI bunker work?1:12 – Should commentators know the rules better?2:23 – Fox/Kayo vs...

Paul Kent and Paul Crawley debate the NRL’s grand-final entertainment shake-up after Tones and I pulls out, the race for the NRL’s 20th team, and which clubs have genuine premiership windows. They also unpack the futures of Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker at South Sydney, discuss the Warriors’ finals exit, and make their preliminary-final predictions.TIMECODES00:00 Tones and I pulls out — should...