Brett Kenny

Brett Kenny is a former professional rugby league footballer, known for his dynamic playmaking and significant achievements with the Parramatta Eels and the Australian national team. After entering the first-grade rugby league scene with the Parramatta Eels in 1980, Brett Kenny quickly established himself as a dynamic playmaker and a central figure in the club’s dominant period. His formidable partnership with halfback Peter Sterling and lock Ray Price was instrumental in securing the Eels’ first three NSWRL premierships in consecutive years: 1981, 1982, and 1983. Recognized as a big-match performer, Kenny famously scored two tries in each of Parramatta’s first three Grand Final victories.

His legacy was further cemented with his induction into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2008. Kenny continued his coaching career, taking the reins of the Wentworthville Magpies in the NSW Cup in 2010. His status as a rugby league icon was reaffirmed in 2021 with his induction into the NSWRL Hall of Fame, recognizing his immense contributions to the sport in New South Wales. Prior to this, in 1992, he was rated No.

27 in Rugby League Week’s Top 100 players, underscoring his lasting influence on the game.