LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In a scene straight out of a wild rugby league scrum, renowned host Paul Kent has found himself in the midst of a pub brawl that has left him hospitalized.
The NRL journalist, known for his sharp wit and fearless reporting, is currently receiving treatment for what is suspected to be a collapsed lung and a handful of broken ribs after a heated altercation outside a Sydney watering hole on Saturday night.
Footage that surfaced the following morning captured the 54-year-old Kent exchanging punches with another man outside the Totti's restaurant at 3 Weeds Rozelle, resembling a gritty match-up on the league field.
In a dramatic turn of events, Kent was flung into a nearby tree by his opponent, ending up in a rather undignified position in the gutter, reminiscent of a player getting tackled and taken down in a crucial moment of the game.
The whole incident has sent shockwaves through the rugby league community, with the Sydney Morning Herald reporting on Kent's unfortunate injuries and subsequent hospitalization.
His lawyer, George Elias, revealed that Kent is currently undergoing tests to determine the extent of his injuries, including the severity of his suspected collapsed lung and the number of ribs that may have been broken in the skirmish.
As the rugby league world waits for updates on Kent's condition, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the physicality and unpredictability that often accompanies the sport, both on and off the field.
In the rough and tumble world of rugby league, even the most seasoned veterans can find themselves caught up in a game they never saw coming.