Roosters Crowned 2026 NRL Premiers: Kenty’s Grand Final Review | Kenty Blitz

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.

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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 Fanatics.tv Head to www.fanatics.tv for more insights & banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.