Episodes

  • Sam Tomkins | His future in rugby league and where next for Catalans after missing out on playoffs.

    Sam Tomkins | His future in rugby league and where next for Catalans after missing out on playoffs.
    Sep 30 2024
    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.
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    28 mins
  • Lee Briers | Back from Australia, coaching the best and Saints hopes

    Lee Briers | Back from Australia, coaching the best and Saints hopes
    Sep 23 2024
    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.
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    30 mins
  • Luke Robinson | Getting the Giants' job full-time, retaining players and winning at snakes and ladders

    Luke Robinson | Getting the Giants' job full-time, retaining players and winning at snakes and ladders
    Sep 16 2024
    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!
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    36 mins
  • Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice

    Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice
    Sep 9 2024
    Former England and Wigan second-row and now head coach of Wigan Warriors Women, Denis Betts is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Denis chats about his playing career which included leading England out for a World Cup final at Wembley, and how a new approach to fitness gave his side the edge in the 1990s.

    Plus, Denis describes how he's taken to his new role as the head coach of Wigan's women's side and how a back to basics approach has improved their game.
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    31 mins
  • Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession

    Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession
    Sep 2 2024
    Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    With Rovers enjoying a successful season, Paul tells us how they're already planning for 2026 and explains some of the processes behind their player recruitment.

    Plus, Paul talks about his close working relationship with head coach Willie Peters and reveals his love of flip-flops!
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    30 mins
  • Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'

    Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'
    Aug 26 2024
    Former England captain and Super League legend Jamie Peacock is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Jamie talks about his incredible achievements during his playing career and describes his post-playing role of being a motivational speaker.
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    32 mins
  • Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'

    Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'
    Aug 19 2024
    St Helens full-back Jack Welsby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    With Jenna away presenting The Hundred, Jon and Jack are joined by Sam Tomkins who lifts the lid on his decision to come out of retirement and return to rugby league.

    Jack tells us about his hamstring injury and how his rehab is going, and Jon asks which Olympic sports they could all compete in... dressage anyone?
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    32 mins
  • George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?

    George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?
    Aug 12 2024
    England captain and Warrington Wolves star George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    George reveals he's a sunbed user, his surprise at Sam Tomkins' return to Super League and that he's not afraid to wear 'interesting' shoes!

    Plus he tells us how freedom on the field and his partnership with Matt Dufty has helped inspire Warrington towards the top of the table this season.
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    30 mins