🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: World Cup Blowouts, Ipswich’s $200M Bid & PNG Chiefs

Paul 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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome & World Cup Mismatches

02:50 — Does Rugby League Need to Be a Global Game?

05:19 — Overseas Expansion v Funding Clubs at Home

07:30 — Rugby Union Comparisons & AFL’s Growing Footprint

10:57 — Ipswich Jets’ Reported $200 Million Expansion Bid

13:18 — John Singleton, Tommy Raudonikis & the Newtown Jets

15:56 — Clubs Going Broke & Why the Salary Cap Was Introduced

18:04 — Ipswich’s Newtown Connection & Alfie Langer

19:26 — PNG Chiefs’ New Jersey & Emblem

20:37 — Chiefs Naming Dispute with Super Rugby

22:16 — Cooper Bai, Hudson Young & PNG Recruitment

26:15 — Roosters Recruitment & Herbie Farnworth Talk

27:14 — Jack Bostock, Bradman Best & the Transfer Dominoes

29:02 — Newcastle’s Reported Interest in Harry Grant

30:24 — Tonga v Lebanon & the Cedars’ Origins

33:52 — Papua New Guinea v Samoa

34:21 — England v France & Fixing England’s Attack

36:09 — New Zealand v Cook Islands & Australia v Fiji

36:27 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty Questions

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🏉 Welcome to Kenty Blitz: Anthem Debate, Addo-Carr’s Future & Walsh’s Magic

Paul 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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — International Footy & Fiji’s Emotional Pre-Game Song

01:13 — Could a Pacific Nations NRL Team Work?

03:04 — Australia’s National Anthem Debate

06:22 — Anthony Mundine, Laurie Daley & Kenty’s Falling-Out

12:05 — Sonny Bill Williams & the Rise of Player Power

17:30 — Parramatta’s Stand on Zac Lomax

19:15 — Josh Addo-Carr’s Future & Club Standards

21:53 — Pressure on Jason Ryles & a Tyrell Sloan Lifeline?

24:33 — Kangaroos Debutants & the Walker–Dearden Halves Battle

27:44 — Reece Walsh’s Magic Against the Kiwis

30:16 — Kalyn Ponga’s Injury & Possible World Cup Return

32:29 — Mitchell Moses Out, Ethan Strange Called In

33:34 — Tonga’s Toughness & England’s Attacking Problems

36:42 — George Williams v Kodi Nikorima: Dolphins’ Recruitment Call

37:33 — Super League Rejects the NRL Deal

42:08 — Wrap-Up & Ask Kenty

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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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Welcome to Kenty Blitz

02:37 — Why the Rugby League World Cup still struggles to excite

05:02 — NRL meat market: Latrell Mitchell’s value at South Sydney

10:08 — David Fifita’s career revival at the Rabbitohs

11:30 — Sam Walker, Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo’s contract futures

15:03 — Cameron Munster’s value and the NRL’s notional-value problem

17:48 — Salary-cap management: how smart clubs stay successful

20:30 — Peter O’Sullivan’s recruitment genius and Brisbane move

23:20 — Why centres are rising in value: Bradman Best, Herbie Farnworth & Jack Bostock

26:21 — NRL wildcard finals: rewarding mediocrity or growing the game?

30:39 — Australia v New Zealand World Cup preview

32:04 — Kangaroos v Kiwis: player-by-player comparison

35:39 — Samoa v France preview

36:09 — Papua New Guinea v Lebanon preview

36:29 — England v Tonga preview

37:33 — Fiji v Cook Islands preview

38:42 — Wrap-up

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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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Roosters v Knights: Grand Final overview

02:25 — Roosters’ physicality and Newcastle’s brave defence

04:55 — Phoenix Crossland’s absence felt at dummy-half

07:25 — Daly Cherry-Evans’ field goal and the Roosters’ halves partnership

09:30 — Why the Roosters signed DCE

12:00 — Trent Robinson, recruitment and the Roosters’ winning culture

15:00 — Robinson’s coaching legacy and future

18:00 — Grand Final officiating, consistency and key calls

25:00 — James Tedesco’s Clive Churchill Medal

27:00 — Roosters’ middle dominance and bringing collision back

28:30 — Farewell to Mark Nawaqanitawase

30:50 — The NRL Grand Final entertainment debate

35:30 — Kangaroos squad, new faces and World Cup plans

39:10 — Season wrap-up

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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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Why Newcastle’s Old Boys Love the Club

03:00 — Who Deserves a Premiership Ring?

06:00 — Nathan Cleary’s Mental Toughness Through Injury

09:00 — Rugby League’s Toughest Players and Playing Through Pain

12:00 — Can Talent Really Be Identified and Developed?

15:00 — Player Value, Contracts and the Transfer Market

18:00 — Hip-Drop Tackles: Why the Debate Won’t Go Away

21:00 — Phoenix Crossland’s Ban and Grand Final Suspensions

24:00 — The Future of Super League

27:00 — Chris Heighington’s Remarkable Trial Story

30:00 — Injuries, Penrith and the Blaze Talagi Question

33:00 — NRLW Scheduling and Newcastle’s Grand Final Chance

36:00 — Why Rugby League Looked Better in the ’90s

39:00 — Newcastle’s Attacking Blueprint

42:00 — Short Dropouts, Expansion and Fan Questions

45:00 — Grand Final Predictions and Wrap-Up

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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 points

1:00 - NRL media scrutiny and the “media cop” debate

5:00 - Broadcast rights, criticism and the media landscape

10:00 - Back in the game, FanAxe TV and Vegas

15:00 - The year’s controversies and league entertainment

20:00 - The NRL’s big-event approach and public reaction

25:00 - Peter V’landys, the commission and power in the game

30:00 - Six-again, fatigue and rule-change debate

35:00 - Breakout players, Origin and season standouts

40:00 - Judiciary calls, suspensions and dangerous tackles

45:00 - Club spending, development and roster-building

50:00 - Penrith’s recruitment and retention model

55:00 - Tigers, coaching pressure and player movement

1:00:00 - Payne Haas, South Sydney and Wayne Bennett

1:05:00 - Expansion: Queensland, New Zealand, Perth and Adelaide

1:10:00 - The game’s best players and premiership windows

1:15:00 - Super League, rugby union and international opportunities

1:20:00 - Leaks, media narratives and PNG’s entry

1:25:00 - State of Origin: Billy Slater, Laurie Daley and the future

1:30:00 - Off-field stories, recovery and closing banter

1:35:11 - End

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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 Roosters, what makes the perfect NRL coach, the Gold Coast Titans’ identity crisis, and the great teams that fell short of winning a premiership.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Can Newcastle pull off the grand final upset?

0:37 — Wooden spoon to grand final: the history behind Newcastle’s run

3:49 — The 1997 Knights and Newcastle’s fairytale spirit

9:54 — Parramatta 2001 and lessons from past grand finals

14:14 — Newcastle vs Roosters: can the Knights match the superstars?

16:12 — Kalyn Ponga, the Roosters’ edges and Newcastle’s game plan

17:30 — Justin Holbrook’s impact on the Knights

22:55 — Why Holbrook’s coaching style is working

29:20 — Newcastle’s community connection and grand final fever

31:04 — What does the perfect NRL coach look like?

32:07 — The Titans’ identity crisis

39:12 — Holbrook’s belief, rebuilding confidence and coaching culture

40:03 — Why the next great coach may not be a young coach

42:03 — Holbrook, Trent Robinson and the Roosters connection

43:18 — How the Roosters rediscovered their grit

50:42 — Which great teams should have won a premiership?

53:25 — Famous grand final upsets and near-misses

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Paul 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.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — 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-up

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