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The Bench with Jenna and Jon

Sky Sports
Rugby League
Wigan Warriors
Super League
World Club Challenge
Mental Health
Betfred Super League
NRL
Warrington Wolves
Rugby League Cares
Grand Final
Leeds Rhinos
Alex Walmsley
OCD
Catalans Dragons
Hull KR
St Helens
Team Culture
Challenge Cup
Huddersfield Giants
St. Helens

Join Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin to get to know the players, officials and all the big names from around the Betfred Super League and beyond. Episodes are released every Monday.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon"... more

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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 ... more

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 abo... more

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 Be... more

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 diffi... more

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Recent Guests

Tommy Leuluai
Former Wigan player and current assistant coach
Wigan Warriors
Episode: Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!
Tony Clubb
Assistant coach at Leigh Leopards, former player with numerous accolades.
Leigh Leopards
Episode: Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...
Ethan O'Neill
Second rower for Leigh Leopards
Leigh Leopards
Episode: Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success
Jamie Jones-Buchanan
Former rugby player and newly appointed CEO of Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Episode: Jamie Jones-Buchanan | The 100th episode! Leading the Rhinos & the state of the game
Nigel Wood
Chair of Rugby League Commercial
Rugby League Commercial
Episode: Nigel Wood | Super League's strategic review explained: Expansion, French involvement & NRL investment
Tawera Nikau
Former professional rugby league player and NRL Premiership winner.
Episode: Tawera Nikau | Kiwi legend tells his INCREDIBLE story of mullets, personal tragedy and on-field success
Danny Ward
Assistant coach at Hull KR, former head coach of the London Broncos
Hull KR
Episode: Danny Ward | "I've been called a lot worse!" Challenge Cup, life as an assistant and pianist fingers!
Ken Davy
Owner and chairman of the Huddersfield Giants
Huddersfield Giants
Episode: Ken Davy | Why the Giants? Injury issues & stadium wishes
Mike Rush
Chief Executive Officer of St Helens
St Helens Rugby League Club
Episode: Mike Rush | Outside noise, Wellens' future and the St Helens 'bubble'

Hosts

Jenna Brooks
Host and co-host of the podcast, known for her engaging style and depth of knowledge in rugby league.
Jon Wilkin
Co-host and prominent figure in rugby league, Jon offers valuable insights and commentary throughout the episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Great show – excellent hosts & guests

    Love this podcast – it provides a unique insight into the key issues of the game. Really well done for getting the Saints chairman on– I learned a lot about the financial position facing the league. Saints fans (of whom I am one) owe Eamonn huge amount of gratitude for making the new stadium happen and keeping the club afloat and competitive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sintellin
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Love the show and glad of high tempo to start the year. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    slickest123
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Cut out the bleep/swearing!

    Fantastic podcast however please cut out the horrible bleep over the swearing it’s horrid!! Or at least use a sound not so deafening when you have earphones in!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ajje1989
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant !!!

    well done Sky Sports The Bench with Jenna and Jon is totally entertaining ! Big in Australia as well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Family of League
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant !!!

    well done Sky Sports The Bench with Jenna and Jon is totally

    entertaining ! Big in Australia as well

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Family of League
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the podcast for its in-depth coverage of rugby league issues and personal stories from players.
Feedback includes requests regarding the editing of explicit content in episodes, though overall sentiment remains positive.
The atmosphere is described as lively, making it entertaining as well as informative.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and insights from hosts and guests alike.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
Q: Is it easier to recruit players when you're winning Silverware?
Yes, winning makes recruitment easier, as a strong culture attracts better players.
Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
Q: What is the Hull KR way?
It's about world-class effort on the pitch and ensuring that players connect with the supporters.
Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
Q: What has made 2025 different to 2024?
It's just natural progression, being in big games more regularly and incrementally improving the squad.
Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success
Q: Do you think the experience of moving around affected your personality?
Ethan believes it did and credits his upbringing and large family for his friendly nature.
Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success
Q: What has influenced your career in rugby league?
Ethan mentions the significant influence of his father, who provides constant guidance and feedback.

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Focused on rugby league, this podcast provides a blend of the latest news and insightful interviews with players and officials, enhancing the listener's understanding of the game. Episodes cover a wide array of topics, from player celebrations to challenges within the sport, reflecting a genuine passion for rugby. Noteworthy is the engaging dialogue between the hosts, who effectively connect with esteemed guests, making the content accessible yet rich in detail. This format likely appeals to both avid rugby fans and those interested in the dynamics of sports management.

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The Bench launched 10 years ago and published 191 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Bench include:

1. Tommy Leuluai
2. Tony Clubb
3. Ethan O'Neill
4. Jamie Jones-Buchanan
5. Nigel Wood
6. Tawera Nikau
7. Danny Ward
8. Ken Davy

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