Episodes

  • Elliot Minchella | Captaincy, Hull KR ambition and the impact of new signings

    Elliot Minchella | Captaincy, Hull KR ambition and the impact of new signings
    Apr 7 2025
    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.

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    32 mins
  • Liam Hood | No fear, Grandad critiques and saying no to Barrie!

    Liam Hood | No fear, Grandad critiques and saying no to Barrie!
    Mar 31 2025
    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 listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

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    29 mins
  • Eamonn McManus | St Helens chairman issues warning over future of the game

    Eamonn McManus | St Helens chairman issues warning over future of the game
    Mar 25 2025
    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-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

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    31 mins
  • Richie Myler | Fixing environments, scrutiny & back to winning ways

    Richie Myler | Fixing environments, scrutiny & back to winning ways
    Mar 17 2025
    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 coach Sam Burgess last season and suggests a change he would like to see adopted by Super League.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    30 mins
  • Jodie Cunningham & Stuart Barrow | England Women special

    Jodie Cunningham & Stuart Barrow | England Women special
    Mar 10 2025
    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.
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    32 mins
  • Lachie Miller & Oliver Russell | Expectations and fresh starts

    Lachie Miller & Oliver Russell | Expectations and fresh starts
    Mar 3 2025
    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, while Oliver explains why his move to Wakefield was just what he needed.
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    31 mins
  • Lost in Las Vegas - Day 5 - Warriors vs Wolves

    Lost in Las Vegas - Day 5 - Warriors vs Wolves
    Mar 2 2025
    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.
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    9 mins
  • Lost in Las Vegas - Day 4 - Gameday approaches!

    Lost in Las Vegas - Day 4 - Gameday approaches!
    Mar 1 2025
    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 this historic match, so make sure you give 'The Bench' a follow, so you don't miss a moment.
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    18 mins