Kenealy switched to rugby league in 1911 and played for
Eden Ramblers from their foundation in 1911 to 1913. He was a back and captained the side in 1913. During the 1913 season the Eden senior team disbanded and Kenealy was granted a transfer by Auckland Rugby League to the
City Rovers . Following the 1915 season he stopped playing. He was a carpenter and lived at Belvedere, New North Road in Mount Albert after marrying. ==War==