Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

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.

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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
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🏉 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

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🏉 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

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🏉 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

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🏉 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
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