Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

The 2026 NRL Grand Final takes center stage as Paul Kent unpacks the Roosters’ 19–18 win over the Knights. He focuses on middle dominance, game management and big-match experience, while also touching on key absences, major individual moments and the wider fallout from the decider.

Grand Final day drives this wide-ranging rugby league Q&A, with Paul Kent focusing on Newcastle’s premiership hopes, Nathan Cleary’s resilience through injury, and Phoenix Crossland’s suspension. It also ranges across player development, hip-drop tackles, recruitment, Super League, NRLW scheduling and expansion.

This episode reviews the NRL season from the biggest controversies and media battles to standout players, Origin and expansion. Paul Kent, James Hooper and Steve Gillis also look ahead at recruitment, coaching pressure, premiership windows and the game's broader direction.

This episode centers on the Roosters v Knights grand final, while also digging into the Dally M Awards, Coach of the Year controversy and Nathan Cleary’s season. It mixes big-picture rugby league debates with team news, key match-ups and final predictions.

Newcastle’s grand final shot is the focus, with Paul Kent and Paul Crawley weighing the Knights’ fairytale run against the Roosters’ star power. The episode also digs into Kalyn Ponga’s importance, Justin Holbrook’s influence, coaching philosophy, and the Titans’ ongoing identity issues.