Episodes

  • Paul Vaughan | 'Just close the door!', contracts & Challenge Cup focus

    Paul Vaughan | 'Just close the door!', contracts & Challenge Cup focus
    Jun 2 2025
    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

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    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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    31 mins
  • Mike Rush | Outside noise, Wellens' future and the St Helens 'bubble'

    Mike Rush | Outside noise, Wellens' future and the St Helens 'bubble'
    May 26 2025
    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 Vegas next year.

    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

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

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    32 mins
  • Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country

    Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country
    May 19 2025
    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 any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit sky.com/viewersupport

    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

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

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    26 mins
  • George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future

    George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future
    May 5 2025
    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 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

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

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    29 mins
  • Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!

    Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!
    Apr 28 2025
    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 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

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

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    31 mins
  • Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?

    Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?
    Apr 21 2025
    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 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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    32 mins
  • Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds

    Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds
    Apr 14 2025
    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-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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    29 mins
  • 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.

    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

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

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    32 mins
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