The Bench with Jenna and Jon

Lisa Nandy - the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week, she talks about the importance of the sport's impact on communities, particularly in northern England, and about the work clubs and the Government are doing to help vulnerable people. If you or anyone you know has been affected by an...

England and Warrington Wolves captain George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. George gives us an update on the ankle injury that's keeping him on the sidelines and when he hopes to be back on the field. They also discuss Luke Keary's recent comments about Super League and the future of Wire head coach Sam Burgess, who's been linked to the job at the Perth Bears. The B...

Leeds Rhinos' hooker Andy Ackers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Andy tells us when he hopes to be back from a hamstring injury, discusses his time at Salford and their current financial issues and explains how 'overthinking' has affected his career so far. Plus, listen out for his thoughts on the future of current Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur. The Bench is a Sky Sports podc...

The current Super League Man of Steel - Mikey Lewis - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Mikey speaks about how he's becoming more mature on the field, his dreams of one day playing in the NRL and tells us if he thinks he's a better player than Bevan French! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen...

Salford Red Devils captain Ryan Brierley joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench. Amidst their ongoing financial issues Ryan talks honestly and openly about the effect it has had on the players and staff at the club. We approached both Salford Red Devils and the RFL for comment. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here:  skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and...

Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Elliot talks about retaining the captaincy this season and his side's hopes of going one better at the Grand Final this time around. Plus, he discusses the impact of head coach Willie Peters and the club's new signings on the team's belief and ambition. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode...

Wakefield Trinity hooker Liam Hood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Liam tells us how Wakefield are approaching their return to Super League this season, the family influence on his career so far and how he once had to say no to former coach Barrie McDermott! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can...

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Eamonn explains his recent criticism of the RFL and explains why he is concerned about the future of the game unless things change. We approached the RFL for a response to Eamonn's comments but they declined to comment. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-wit...

Hull FC chief executive officer Richie Myler is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Richie speaks about trying to turn around the fortunes of the Super League club and how he is working with head coach John Cartwright to get the team back to winning ways. Plus, Richie tells Jenna and Jon how he deals with scrutiny and public attention, about his 'confrontation' with Warrington head...

Jenna and Jon are joined by the England Women captain Jodie Cunningham and the head coach Stuart Barrow on this week's episode of The Bench. They discuss their heavy defeat to Australia in Las Vegas and some of the criticism and abuse that has come their way since the game. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You can listen to...

Jenna and Jon are joined by TWO Super League players on this week's episode as they welcome Leeds Rhinos' Lachie Miller and Wakefield Trinity's Oliver Russell into the studio. They discuss the different expectations facing both teams as the new season gets started and how their preparations have gone for the campaign. Lachie tells us about the impact head coach Brad Arthur has had on the Rhinos, w...

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are pitchside at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas moments after the match between the Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves had finished. They give a quick review of the game itself and pick out their highlights from what has been an amazing week in the USA. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon Yo...

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are overlooking the Bellagio fountains as they sum up what's been going on in Las Vegas the day before the action kicks off at the Allegiant Stadium. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm.  Brian and Steve will bring you a podcast every day as we continue to preview t...

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are back with more build up to the weekend's Super League, NRL and international rugby league action in Las Vegas. Today they're at the huge event on Fremont Street in the city where the teams have been introduced to thousands of fans! Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8...

The build up continues to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, and Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Stephen Owen are back to tell us how things have been going in 'the entertainment capital of the world'.  They tell us about some of the media work the players have been taking part in, including a meeting with a famous mentalist! Plus, Brian and Stephen explain how Super League fans h...

As we build up to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, we join Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Steve Owen as they try to navigate their way along the famous Strip.  They share their first impressions of Sin City, which for this week could be renamed Sin Bin City, as they've met so many rugby league fans along the way!  Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on S...

Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is this week's guest on The Bench. Karl joins Jenna and Jon in the 'Las Wigan chapel' to chat about Warrington's upcoming trip to Las Vegas to play Wigan. He also discusses why things didn't work out at the club for Daryl Powell, the effect Sam Burgess has had since he has been in charge and how he copes with the stress of leading the club on a da...

Jenna and Jon are joined this week by Wigan Warriors CEO Kris Radlinski. He chats about how he's working to keep Wigan at the top of world rugby league, about his side's trip to Las Vegas and gives his thoughts on the Super League's salary cap. 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 speak...

The Bench is back!  Jenna and Jon are joined by Leeds coach, Brad Arthur, to look ahead to the 2025 season. Arthur discusses the differences between the game over here and the NRL. Plus, maybe, he drops some hints about how long he plans to spend in the UK.   You can follow the 2025 Super League season across Sky Sports, and join Jenna and Jon on 'The Bench' every Monday during the season. If you...

Jenna and Jon are back for one more episode of the year looking back at the best bits of The Bench in 2024. From Wigan's dominance to impressive seasons for Salford and Hull KR, there was plenty to talk about on the pitch. But as ever, there were loads of highlights off it too, including Sam Tomkins' decision to come out of retirement, Paul Lakin's flip-flop obsession, and just who exactly the Hud...

Sam Tomkins is back with Jenna and Jon to look ahead to the Grand Final! But now you know the result, will their predictions have come true? Sam also updates us on his playing future, and we have our final (possibly!) 'on and off' the bench of the 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...

Just before Hull KR's play-off semi final, Jenna and Jon sat down with their captain Elliot Minchella for The Bench. They discuss being a leader, being yourself and Elliot's unusual route to the top of Super League.  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 by saying "ask Global Pla...

Former England captain and Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.  Sam reviews his season with Catalans, who missed out on the top 6 and the Superleague playoffs. He also discusses his own playing future and if a second retirement is imminent. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon You...

Former Warrington star and soon to be St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Lee talks about his experiences in the NRL with the Brisbane Broncos, what he has learned while coaching some of the world's best players and what his hopes are for St Helens when he joins the club as an assistant coach for the 2025 Super League season. The Bench is a Sk...

Luke Robinson joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench, to discuss his appointment as Huddersfield Giants' Head Coach on a permanent basis. Luke is open and honest about the challenges of recruiting and retaining players, and he explains about his 'will to win' - especially at snakes and ladders! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-benc...