Episodes

  • Grand Final Preview with Sam Tomkins | Hardened by heartache, playing at Old Trafford and Taylor Swift, the halftime showgirl?

    Grand Final Preview with Sam Tomkins | Hardened by heartache, playing at Old Trafford and Taylor Swift, the halftime showgirl?
    Oct 10 2025
    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 halftime show....one day, maybe!

    Follow Wigan v Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final across Sky Sports this Saturday. The build up starts from 5pm on Sky Sports Main Event.


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    24 mins
  • Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!

    Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!
    Oct 6 2025
    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 about the influence of his father, James, on his career and Tommy breaks down the art of the tackle!

    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
  • Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...

    Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...
    Sep 29 2025
    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 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
  • Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future

    Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
    Sep 22 2025
    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 difficulties of player recruitment for clubs and addresses rumours around the future of head coach Willie Peters.

    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
  • Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success

    Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success
    Sep 15 2025
    Leigh Leopards second row Ethan O'Neill is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Ethan discusses his childhood which was spent in several different countries and how that has shaped him as a person and a player. He also speaks about the death of his 13-month old sister who was tragically killed at the family home.

    Plus, he talks about his love of try celebrations and his hopes for success with Leigh after a strong season from the Leopards.

    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
  • Jamie Jones-Buchanan | The 100th episode! Leading the Rhinos & the state of the game

    Jamie Jones-Buchanan | The 100th episode! Leading the Rhinos & the state of the game
    Sep 1 2025
    Jamie Jones-Buchanan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Jamie talks about becoming Leeds Rhinos' new CEO at the end of the season, what the club means to him and his hopes for success on the field this season.

    Plus, in the second half of the podcast, Jamie, Jon and Jenna discuss the current state of the rugby 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 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

    For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    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
  • Ian Blease | Brad Arthur stays! Negotiations and youth development

    Ian Blease | Brad Arthur stays! Negotiations and youth development
    Aug 25 2025
    Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Ian Blease is back on The Bench with Jenna and Jon following the announcement that Brad Arthur is to remain the club's head coach.

    Ian tells us about the negotiations involved in keeping the Australian and shares his thoughts on youth player development, Super League expansion and Magic Weekend.

    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

    For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    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
  • Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

    Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support
    Aug 11 2025
    Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022.

    Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community.

    If you'd like to donate to Micky's fundraising appeal, you can do so by clicking here.

    If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, help is available online at 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

    For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    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