The Bench with Jenna and Jon

It's a first for The Bench this week as we're joined by a pair of cousins! Hull KR's Jez Litten and Hull FC's Davy Litten join Jenna on our latest episode. They both talk about growing up together and supporting each other in their respective careers. Plus, with each of them playing for the two Hull clubs Jenna asks them about their hopes and ambitions for the coming season.

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright is the guest on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. John speaks to us about some big family news and how his paternal instincts find their way into his coaching. Plus, with the Black & Whites being tipped as dark horses to do well this season, John talks about the added pressure that brings and how he deals with injuries to some of his top pla...

Leeds Rhinos' Jake Connor and Mikey Lewis of Hull KR join Jenna on this episode of The Bench. But who is better?!  The last two Man of Steel award winners look ahead to the new season, discuss what drives them on and chat about Vegas and the World Cup. Mikey also addresses THAT social media clip.  The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-a...

Jenna is joined by the co-owners of the London Broncos - Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel - on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. They chat about their aims and ambitions for the club, with a return to Super League very much the target. Plus, they explain how they're hoping to attract new fans, why famous faces can help, and Darren also speaks about his success with Queensland in...

Jackson Hastings joins Jenna on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. The former Super League Man of Steel has signed with St Helens on a one-year deal after four seasons in the NRL with the Newcastle Knights and Wests Tigers. He talks to Jenna about his decision to return to play in the UK, his relationship with head coach Paul Rowley and his ambitions on the pitch next season. Plus...

New London Broncos head coach Jason Demetriou joins Jenna on this episode of The Bench with Jenna and (not) Jon. Jason talks about his vision for the London Broncos, why a move to the UK was right for him and about some of the Papua New Guinea players he's persuaded to sign for the club. Plus, Jason talks about his time in the NRL when he was head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The Bench is...

The Bench with Jenna (but no Jon!), looks ahead to the Super League Grand Final with former winner Sam Tomkins, who describes what it's like to play at Old Trafford, assesses the chances of both sides and also the chances of Taylor Swift playing the halftime show....one day, maybe! Follow Wigan v Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final across Sky Sports this Saturday. The build up starts from 5pm...

Wigan Warriors Assistant and New Zealand World Cup winner, Tommy Leuluai, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.   He discusses Tommy the player versus the coach and working with Matt Peet and Sean O’Loughlin at Wigan. We also talk about the influence of his father, James, on his career and Tommy breaks down the art of the tackle!  The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every...

Leigh Leopards' assistant coach Tony Clubb is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Tony talks about some of the coaching experiences that he's already experienced and about the improvement his Leigh side have shown this season. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker...

Hull KR's chief executive officer Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Paul talks about KR's on-field success this season and whether winning the Challenge Cup has taken pressure off the club. He also discusses the difficulties of player recruitment for clubs and addresses rumours around the future of head coach Willie Peters. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen t...

Leigh Leopards second row Ethan O'Neill is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Ethan discusses his childhood which was spent in several different countries and how that has shaped him as a person and a player. He also speaks about the death of his 13-month old sister who was tragically killed at the family home. Plus, he talks about his love of try celebrations and his hopes for suc...

Jamie Jones-Buchanan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Jamie talks about becoming Leeds Rhinos' new CEO at the end of the season, what the club means to him and his hopes for success on the field this season. Plus, in the second half of the podcast, Jamie, Jon and Jenna discuss the current state of the rugby league. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode her...

Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Ian Blease is back on The Bench with Jenna and Jon following the announcement that Brad Arthur is to remain the club's head coach. Ian tells us about the negotiations involved in keeping the Australian and shares his thoughts on youth player development, Super League expansion and Magic Weekend. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skyspor...

Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022. Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community. If...

St Helens legend James Roby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. James tells us about what his role at the club now involves having retired from playing a couple of seasons ago. He also discusses his mentality during his playing career, how he feels to have a road named after him and picks out the best team he ever played in. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every epis...

The Chair of RL Commercial, Nigel Wood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. In his first interview in the role, Nigel explains why he thinks he's the right man to lead a strategic review into the sport, what it's considering and what its aims are. He discusses whether Super League should expand to 14 teams, if he thinks French teams should be involved and gives his views on potent...

Hull FC's Will Pryce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Will is back in the UK after a spell in Australia and talks about his experiences of the NRL. Plus, Will tells Jenna and Jon what it was like to grow up with Super League legend Leon Pryce as his father and how a broken foot led to the trickiest period of his career so far. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every...

Leigh Leopards' wing Josh Charnley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon!  Josh discusses his future at the club and his desire to stay in Super League. He also talks about fighting his way back into the team, breaking records, and his passion for brick laying!  The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here:  skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can liste...

Rugby league legend Tawera Nikau is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. The former New Zealand international talks about his incredible personal journey from a small mining town to winning the NRL and playing in Super League. He also discusses some traumatic and devastating moments in his life - his wife taking her own life, and a motorcycle accident with led to him having his leg a...

Leeds' Sporting Direct Ian Blease joins Jenna and Jon this week on 'The Bench'.  Ian discusses life at the Rhinos - including Brad Arthur's future at the club. He also explains how difficult it was to leave Salford and why he finds it harder to watch the game than play it. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here:  skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen to...

Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire joins Jenna and Jon on this week's epsiode on The Bench.  Danny talks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his passion for the game and opens up about life at Castleford. He also reflects on playing for Leeds and his time as an assistant at Hull KR.  The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here:  skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenn...

Hull KR Assistant Coach, Danny Ward, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Danny discusses Hull KR's Challenge Cup victory, his own coaching ambitions, why the sport needs a strong London team and learning the piano in lockdown. (We would like to assure our listeners that Jenna definitely calls Danny a 'pianist'!) The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here:  sk...

Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Ken tells us about his business background and why he ended up getting involved in rugby league. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the "dark place" the current team find themselves in and discusses his hopes for the club to move to a new stadium in the future.  The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every e...

Warrington Wolves prop Paul Vaughan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. He talks about Warrington's mixed form so far this season, their upcoming Challenge Cup final, and gives an update - of sorts - about his contract talks with the club. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen to The Bench on you...

St Helens CEO Mike Rush is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. He discusses how he and the club are dealing with going through a difficult period on the pitch and chats about the pressure he and head coach Paul Wellens are facing. Plus, Mike tells us what his most difficult decision has been at the club and whether or not he's disappointed that Saints will not be playing in Las Vega...