Penrith's Mitch Kenny out of finals clash with Warriors
Penrith's premiership push has been rocked by a hamstring injury to hooker Mitch Kenny as coach Ivan Cleary drops Tom Jenkins for the elimination final against the Warriors.
africa.espn.comHere’s the latest on Mitch Kenny in the NRL based on recent reporting.
- Mitch Kenny faced a hamstring injury and was a doubt for Penrith’s finals contention in 2025, with reports indicating he was omitted from the squad at one point while Payne Down the line for a Week 2 finals run appeared possible depending on recovery. This was described as a week-to-week injury that could see him miss early finals fixtures.[1][2]
- In early 2025, Kenny was cited for dangerous contact in a match against the Roosters, which could have led to a suspension and multiple-match ban, affecting his playing time pending judiciary outcomes.[3]
- By September 2025, coverage indicated Kenny was unavailable for Penrith’s elimination final due to his hamstring issue, with Tom Jenkins stepping into the No.9 role in Cleary’s rotation as Kenny remained a week-to-week proposition.[4][5]
- Additional player profiles and ongoing coverage continued to list Kenny as a key Penrith hooker, with frequent updates on injury status and potential returns as the season progressed.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact latest headlines and provide a short timeline or a quick summary of Kenny’s injury status and expected returns for upcoming matches. I can also look up current social media posts or official Penrith Panthers updates for the most current confirmation. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Recent reporting on Kenny’s finals involvement and injuries[2][5][1]
- judiciary/dangerous contact incident in 2025[3]
- Player profiles and ongoing status updates[10][6]