Jackson Hastings | Back in Super League, honouring his mother & targeting silverware
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson Hastings joins Jenna on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Super ...
Jason Demetriou | A vision for the Broncos, PNG influence and South Sydney learnings
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New London Broncos head coach Jason Demetriou joins Jenna on this episode of The Bench with Jenna an...
Grand Final Preview with Sam Tomkins | Hardened by heartache, would you rather and Taylor Swift, the halftime showgirl?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bench with Jenna (but no Jon!), looks ahead to the Super League Grand Final with former winner S...
Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wigan Warriors Assistant and New Zealand World Cup winner, Tommy Leuluai, is this week's guest on Th...
Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Leopards' assistant coach Tony Clubb is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Tony...
Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hull KR's chief executive officer Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Pa...
Ethan O'Neill | An international upbringing, try celebrations & Leigh success
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Leopards second row Ethan O'Neill is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ethan d...
Jamie Jones-Buchanan | The 100th episode! Leading the Rhinos & the state of the game
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Jones-Buchanan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Jamie talks about becoming...
Ian Blease | Brad Arthur stays! Negotiations and youth development
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Ian Blease is back on The Bench with Jenna and Jon following the anno...
Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Leigh...
James Roby | Mentality, having roads named after you & the greatest team
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens legend James Roby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.James tells us abou...
Nigel Wood | Super League's strategic review explained: Expansion, French involvement & NRL investment
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Chair of RL Commercial, Nigel Wood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.In his f...
Will Pryce | Back from Australia, a famous dad and playing on with a broken foot
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hull FC's Will Pryce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Will is back in the UK aft...
Josh Charnley | Life at the Leopards, fighting back & his future in Super League
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leigh Leopards' wing Josh Charnley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon! Josh discu...
Tawera Nikau | Kiwi legend tells his INCREDIBLE story of mullets, personal tragedy and on-field success
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby league legend Tawera Nikau is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former New...
Ian Blease | "I'm 6.523 out of 10 he's staying!" Brad Arthur's Leeds future discussed! Plus, leaving Salford and favourite sweets!
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds' Sporting Direct Ian Blease joins Jenna and Jon this week on 'The Bench'. Ian discusses life ...
Danny McGuire | Pre-match routines, passion for the game and proving yourself
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire joins Jenna and Jon on this week's epsiode on The Bench. ...
Danny Ward | "I've been called a lot worse!" Challenge Cup, life as an assistant and pianist fingers!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hull KR Assistant Coach, Danny Ward, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Danny disc...
Ken Davy | Why the Giants? Injury issues & stadium wishes
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ken tells us...
Paul Vaughan | 'Just close the door!', contracts & Challenge Cup focus
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington Wolves prop Paul Vaughan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.He talks ab...
Mike Rush | Outside noise, Wellens' future and the St Helens 'bubble'
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens CEO Mike Rush is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.He discusses how he and...
Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Nandy - the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - is this week's guest on The Bench...
George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
England and Warrington Wolves captain George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna a...
Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds Rhinos' hooker Andy Ackers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Andy tells us ...
Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The current Super League Man of Steel - Mikey Lewis - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna a...
Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Salford Red Devils captain Ryan Brierley joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.Ami...
Elliot Minchella | Captaincy, Hull KR ambition and the impact of new signings
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Elliot talks a...
Liam Hood | No fear, Grandad critiques and saying no to Barrie!
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wakefield Trinity hooker Liam Hood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Liam tells u...
Eamonn McManus | St Helens chairman issues warning over future of the game
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Eamonn explai...
Richie Myler | Fixing environments, scrutiny & back to winning ways
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hull FC chief executive officer Richie Myler is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ri...
Jodie Cunningham & Stuart Barrow | England Women special
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by the England Women captain Jodie Cunningham and the head coach Stuart Bar...
Lachie Miller & Oliver Russell | Expectations and fresh starts
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by TWO Super League players on this week's episode as they welcome Leeds Rh...
Lost in Las Vegas - Day 5 - Warriors vs Wolves
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are pitchside at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas moments after the ...
Lost in Las Vegas - Day 4 - Gameday approaches!
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are overlooking the Bellagio fountains as they sum up what's been goin...
Lost in Las Vegas - Day 3 - Fremont Street!
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are back with more build up to the weekend's Super League, NRL and int...
Lost in Las Vegas - Day 2 - Elvis & Mentalists!
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The build up continues to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, and Sky Sports' Brian Carney...
Lost in Las Vegas - Day 1 - The Strip!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we build up to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, we join Sky Sports' Brian Carney and...
Karl Fitzpatrick | The biggest game, Sam Burgess & 'high-stress states'
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is this week's guest on The Bench.Karl joins Jenn...
Kris Radlinski | Succession planning, Vegas and salary caps
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined this week by Wigan Warriors CEO Kris Radlinski.He chats about how he's work...
Brad Arthur | Leeds Rhinos boss looks ahead to the new season!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bench is back! Jenna and Jon are joined by Leeds coach, Brad Arthur, to look ahead to the 2025...
The end of year review | "Wheelie sin-bins", Tomkins' 'will he won't he?' And a flip-flop obsession!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are back for one more episode of the year looking back at the best bits of The Bench i...
Playing In A Grand Final & End of Season Thoughts With Sam Tomkins
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Tomkins is back with Jenna and Jon to look ahead to the Grand Final! But now you know the result...
Elliot Minchella | From building site to Hull KR's inspirational captain
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just before Hull KR's play-off semi final, Jenna and Jon sat down with their captain Elliot Minchell...
Sam Tomkins | His future in rugby league and where next for Catalans after missing out on playoffs.
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former England captain and Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenn...
Lee Briers | Back from Australia, coaching the best and Saints hopes
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Warrington star and soon to be St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers is this week's guest on T...
Luke Robinson | Getting the Giants' job full-time, retaining players and winning at snakes and ladders
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Robinson joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench, to discuss his appointment as...
Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former England and Wigan second-row and now head coach of Wigan Warriors Women, Denis Betts is this ...
Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.With Rovers ...
Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former England captain and Super League legend Jamie Peacock is the guest on this week's episode of ...
Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens full-back Jack Welsby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.With Jenna away...
George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
England captain and Warrington Wolves star George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Je...
Jai Field | Hamstrings, 'Nippers' and choosing Super League over NRL
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wigan Warriors star Jai Field is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Jai gives us the ...
Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Super League match official, Chris Kendall is Jenna and Jon's guest on this week's episode of The Be...
Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington Wolves centre, Toby King is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Toby talks ...
Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington forward, Joe Philbin joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.Joe talks ab...
Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salford Red Devils head coach, Paul Rowley makes his second appearance on the podcast to chat with J...
Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna is joined by Kyle Amor this week who's in the studio to answer some questions sent in by you, ...
Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens back row, Matt Whitley is Jenna and Jon's guest this week on The Bench.Matt talks about hi...
Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Danny McGuire to pay tribute and reflect on...
Mike Eccles | NOT the head coach, gradings and RL in London
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
London Broncos director of rugby and performance, Mike Eccles is the guest on this week's episode of...
Paul Wood | Rugby League Cares, OCD and bringing back the biff!
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington Wolves former player and now club ambassador, Paul Wood is the latest guest on The Bench ...
Matty Ashton | Speed, the Burgess effect and cold water dipping
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warrington's winger and full-back, Matty Ashton joins Jenna and Jon for this week's episode of The B...
Anthony Mullally | Veganism, wellness and meditation
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Super League winner, Anthony Mullally joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench...
Sean O'Loughlin | Captaincy, coaching ambitions and touch judge frustration
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wigan Warriors' legendary captain, now coach, Sean O'Loughlin is Jenna and Jon's guest on this week'...
Alex Walmsley | A different path, happiness and getting rid of backs!
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens prop, Alex Walmsley joins Jenna and Jon this week to discuss his journey from university a...
Sam Halsall | Contract extensions, coffee and leaving Wembley
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Huddersfield Giants' Sam Halsall joins Jenna and Jon for this week's episode of The Bench. Sam talks...
Gary Hetherington | Leeds CEO talks state of rugby league and Rhinos ambition
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leeds Rhinos chief executive, Gary Hetherington joins Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins on this week's epis...
Professor Chris Brookes | Tour tales, concussion learnings & being a chairman!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by Wigan Warriors chairman, professor Chris Brookes on this week's episode ...
Cade Cust | Proving people wrong, no sulking and celebrity appearances
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salford Red Devils hooker, Cade Cust is Jenna and Jon's guest this week. Cade tells us about how hea...
Shaun Kenny-Dowall | Becoming a coach, big name signings and driving planes
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by Hull KR coach, Shaun Kenny-Dowall for this week's episode.Shaun tells us...
Joe Batchelor | Patience, brotherly love and... Heather Small?!
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
St Helens second row, Joe Batchelor is Jenna and Jon's guest this week. Joe tells us about how he ha...
Harry Smith & Abbas Miski | Becoming world club champions!
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wigan Warriors duo Abbas Miski and Harry Smith are Jenna and Jon's guests this week, just a few days...
Sam Tomkins | The documentary, no more training and lookalikes
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are joined by the newest addition to Sky Sports' Rugby League coverage, Sam Tomkins.Fo...
Ryan Brierley | Red Devil realism, kit bags and window cleaners
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Salford Red Devils back, Ryan Brierley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ryan spe...
Matt Moylan | Cronulla, leopard print and the first 'Set of Six'
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are back for another season, and their first guest of 2024 is Leigh Leopards' new sign...
Ostriches! Lie detectors! Streakers! | The Bench - Best of 2023
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon are back to take a look back on the first full season of The Bench.Amongst the highlig...
Matt Peet | Learning points, coaching styles and the importance of culture and purpose
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet ahead of the Grand Fin...
Kyle Amor & Jodie Cunningham | Cumbria vs the world! Women's RL in London and Cardiff?
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Kyle Amor and Jodie Cunningham this week on the day of the...
Paul Rowley | Coach of the Year contender, Brodie Croft's future and earmuffs on refs!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barrie McDermott steps in for Jon this week as he and Jenna are joined by Salford head coach Paul Ro...
Danika Priim | Social media slogans and dodgy tattoos!
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by former Leeds Rhinos forward, Danika Priim who discusses so...
George Williams | Being a dad, playing in the NRL and what next for Warrington?
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Warrington Wolves' George Williams as he discusses what it...
Konrad Hurrell | Food guilty pleasures, Tongan families and... shaking it!
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by St Helens centre, Konrad Hurrell to discuss everything fro...
Dan Sarginson | Being known as 'the rugby player', the benefits of meditation and annoying phrases!
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by Dan Sarginson who makes his second appearance on the podcast! ...
Rob Hicks | How hard is the role of a referee, should they be mic'd up and creative crowd chants
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by Director of Operations and Legal for the Rugby Football League...
Andrew Voss | Vossy's music career, scented candles and alternative names for rugby league!
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by the legendary Australian commentator Andrew Voss. They discuss...
Derek Beaumont | Leopard print branding, pre-match entertainment and Wembley dreams
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Bench, Jon and Jenna are joined by Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont. The trio di...
Sam Tomkins I Leaving a legacy, lie detectors in post-match interviews & that famous beard!
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins. They discuss his ...
Ben Westwood | Picking fights, awkward texts and photo opportunities
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Westwood joins Jon and the returning Barrie McDermott on The Bench this week to discuss life aft...
Adrian Morley | Red card regrets, players faking injuries and half-time queues
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Adrian Morley - the only British player to win b...
Scott Taylor | The art of a good tackle, life after the game and respecting referees
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With no Jon this week, Jenna is joined by Barrie McDermott and Hull FC's Scott Taylor. The trio disc...
Paul Sculthorpe | Richard Branson's house, salary caps and that Terry Newton fight
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna and Jon were joined this week by the only player to win consecutive Man of Steel awards (and J...
Barrie McDermott | Social media, and is it time for a UK Origin series?
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Barrie McDermott at Magic Weekend in Newcastle for the lat...
Courtney Winfield-Hill | Being an Aussie playing for England, adjusting to Yorkshire life and growing the women's game
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Wilkin is joined by Courtney Winfield-Hill this week to find out what it's like being an Austral...
Stevie Ward | Pain thresholds, ice baths and animals on the pitch
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Jenna still away, Barrie McDermott joins Jon to chat with special guest Stevie Ward about the m...
Dan Sarginson | The importance of mental health, retirement and epiphanies
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Mental Health Awareness Week, Dan Sarginson joins Jenna and Jon to discuss his career and decisio...
Gareth Ellis | 4G pitches, shoulder pads and 'head noise'
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Ellis joins Jon and Jamie Jones-Buchanan (while Jenna's away) to discuss 4G pitches, shoulder...
Mitchell Pearce | Dealing with pressure, grumpy groundsmen and Vegas dreams
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Mitchell Pearce on the latest episode of The Bench. The Ca...
Jodie Cunningham | Cats vs dogs, the art of leadership & rugby league superheroes
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jon Wilkin is joined by England captain Jodie Cunningham and Sky Sports' Barrie McDermott....
Luke Gale | Hair transplants, the salary cap and a message for Eddie Jones
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Wells steps in for Jon Wilkin on The Bench this week. Jenna Brooks is also joined by Keighley Co...
Shaun Kenny-Dowall | Life and future at Hull KR, Tim Tams vs Penguins, and the chip and chase
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Kenny-Dowall joins Jenna and Jon on The Bench this week to discuss his life and future at Hull...