Episodes

  • Karl Fitzpatrick | The biggest game, Sam Burgess & 'high-stress states'

    Karl Fitzpatrick | The biggest game, Sam Burgess & 'high-stress states'
    Feb 24 2025
    Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is this week's guest on The Bench.

    Karl joins Jenna and Jon in the 'Las Wigan chapel' to chat about Warrington's upcoming trip to Las Vegas to play Wigan.

    He also discusses why things didn't work out at the club for Daryl Powell, the effect Sam Burgess has had since he has been in charge and how he copes with the stress of leading the club on a day to day basis.
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    32 mins
  • Kris Radlinski | Succession planning, Vegas and salary caps

    Kris Radlinski | Succession planning, Vegas and salary caps
    Feb 17 2025
    Jenna and Jon are joined this week by Wigan Warriors CEO Kris Radlinski.

    He chats about how he's working to keep Wigan at the top of world rugby league, about his side's trip to Las Vegas and gives his thoughts on the Super League's salary cap.
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    44 mins
  • Brad Arthur | Leeds Rhinos boss looks ahead to the new season!

    Brad Arthur | Leeds Rhinos boss looks ahead to the new season!
    Feb 10 2025
    The Bench is back! Jenna and Jon are joined by Leeds coach, Brad Arthur, to look ahead to the 2025 season. Arthur discusses the differences between the game over here and the NRL. Plus, maybe, he drops some hints about how long he plans to spend in the UK.

    You can follow the 2025 Super League season across Sky Sports, and join Jenna and Jon on 'The Bench' every Monday during the season. If you don’t already, give this podcast a follow so you don’t miss us.
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    33 mins
  • The end of year review | "Wheelie sin-bins", Tomkins' 'will he won't he?' And a flip-flop obsession!

    The end of year review | "Wheelie sin-bins", Tomkins' 'will he won't he?' And a flip-flop obsession!
    Dec 23 2024
    Jenna and Jon are back for one more episode of the year looking back at the best bits of The Bench in 2024.

    From Wigan's dominance to impressive seasons for Salford and Hull KR, there was plenty to talk about on the pitch. But as ever, there were loads of highlights off it too, including Sam Tomkins' decision to come out of retirement, Paul Lakin's flip-flop obsession, and just who exactly the Huddersfield Giants mascot is modelled on!

    The Bench with Jenna and Jon has been shortlisted for Best Rugby Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards 2025. You can vote for us here!
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    41 mins
  • Playing In A Grand Final & End of Season Thoughts With Sam Tomkins

    Playing In A Grand Final & End of Season Thoughts With Sam Tomkins
    Oct 14 2024
    Sam Tomkins is back with Jenna and Jon to look ahead to the Grand Final! But now you know the result, will their predictions have come true? Sam also updates us on his playing future, and we have our final (possibly!) 'on and off' the bench of the season.
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    28 mins
  • Elliot Minchella | From building site to Hull KR's inspirational captain

    Elliot Minchella | From building site to Hull KR's inspirational captain
    Oct 7 2024
    Just before Hull KR's play-off semi final, Jenna and Jon sat down with their captain Elliot Minchella for The Bench.

    They discuss being a leader, being yourself and Elliot's unusual route to the top of Super League.
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    26 mins
  • 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