The Bench with Jenna and Jon
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin bring you the latest rugby league news and interviews with players, officials and all the big names from around the Betfred Super League and beyond. Episodes are released every Monday.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 101
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Professor Chris Brookes | Tour tales, concussion learnings & being a chairman!
Jenna and Jon are joined by Wigan Warriors chairman, professor Chris Brookes on this week's episode on The Bench.
'Doc' shares stories from his 30 years in rugby league including a couple of brilliant…
'Doc' shares stories from his 30 years in rugby league including a couple of brilliant…
00:55:04 |
Tue 02 Apr 2024
Cade Cust | Proving people wrong, no sulking and celebrity appearances
Salford Red Devils hooker, Cade Cust is Jenna and Jon's guest this week. Cade tells us about how head coach, Paul Rowley is helping to inspire the side to prove their doubters wrong and the importanc…
00:29:26 |
Mon 25 Mar 2024
Shaun Kenny-Dowall | Becoming a coach, big name signings and driving planes
Jenna and Jon are joined by Hull KR coach, Shaun Kenny-Dowall for this week's episode.
Shaun tells us how his move from playing into coaching has gone and how targets and standards are increasing at t…
Shaun tells us how his move from playing into coaching has gone and how targets and standards are increasing at t…
00:24:26 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Joe Batchelor | Patience, brotherly love and... Heather Small?!
St Helens second row, Joe Batchelor is Jenna and Jon's guest this week. Joe tells us about how he has had to be patient to break into the Saints team and how James Roby continues to inspire the squad…
00:29:40 |
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Harry Smith & Abbas Miski | Becoming world club champions!
Wigan Warriors duo Abbas Miski and Harry Smith are Jenna and Jon's guests this week, just a few days after they beat Penrith to become club world champions!
00:38:44 |
Mon 04 Mar 2024
Sam Tomkins | The documentary, no more training and lookalikes
Jenna and Jon are joined by the newest addition to Sky Sports' Rugby League coverage, Sam Tomkins.
Following his retirement at the end of last season, Sam speaks about life after league, including bei…
Following his retirement at the end of last season, Sam speaks about life after league, including bei…
00:30:03 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Ryan Brierley | Red Devil realism, kit bags and window cleaners
Salford Red Devils back, Ryan Brierley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Ryan speaks about Salford's realistic aims for the 2024 Super League season, his personal ambitions and his…
Ryan speaks about Salford's realistic aims for the 2024 Super League season, his personal ambitions and his…
00:44:46 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Matt Moylan | Cronulla, leopard print and the first 'Set of Six'
Jenna and Jon are back for another season, and their first guest of 2024 is Leigh Leopards' new signing, Matt Moylan.
Matt tells us about his move to the UK from Cronulla in Australia, how he's gettin…
Matt tells us about his move to the UK from Cronulla in Australia, how he's gettin…
00:33:35 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Ostriches! Lie detectors! Streakers! | The Bench - Best of 2023
Jenna and Jon are back to take a look back on the first full season of The Bench.
Amongst the highlights are Kyle Amor's revelation that he's ridden an ostrich, Sam Tomkins' excellent 'Off the Bench' …
Amongst the highlights are Kyle Amor's revelation that he's ridden an ostrich, Sam Tomkins' excellent 'Off the Bench' …
00:29:28 |
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Matt Peet | Learning points, coaching styles and the importance of culture and purpose
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet ahead of the Grand Final against Catalans Dragons at Old Trafford.
Looking at the in and outs behind coaching at the top l…
Looking at the in and outs behind coaching at the top l…
00:35:37 |
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Kyle Amor & Jodie Cunningham | Cumbria vs the world! Women's RL in London and Cardiff?
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Kyle Amor and Jodie Cunningham this week on the day of the Women's Super League Grand Final.
Kyle talks passionately about Cumbrian rugby league and his plans…
Kyle talks passionately about Cumbrian rugby league and his plans…
00:30:19 |
Tue 10 Oct 2023
Paul Rowley | Coach of the Year contender, Brodie Croft's future and earmuffs on refs!
Barrie McDermott steps in for Jon this week as he and Jenna are joined by Salford head coach Paul Rowley. They discuss his nomination for Super League Coach of the Year, the challenges he faces at th…
00:30:22 |
Tue 03 Oct 2023
Danika Priim | Social media slogans and dodgy tattoos!
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by former Leeds Rhinos forward, Danika Priim who discusses social media slogans and reveals a tattoo which leaves Jon reeling! Plus, Danika chats about her move…
00:31:03 |
Fri 29 Sep 2023
George Williams | Being a dad, playing in the NRL and what next for Warrington?
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Warrington Wolves' George Williams as he discusses what it's like to be a dad, his time in the NRL with Canberra and how it came to an end, and what to expec…
00:28:46 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Konrad Hurrell | Food guilty pleasures, Tongan families and... shaking it!
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by St Helens centre, Konrad Hurrell to discuss everything from his family life at home in Tonga to his food guilty pleasures. Plus there's a pretty epic edition…
00:30:17 |
Tue 12 Sep 2023
Dan Sarginson | Being known as 'the rugby player', the benefits of meditation and annoying phrases!
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by Dan Sarginson who makes his second appearance on the podcast! The trio catch up with Dan on how retirement is going, discuss the benefits of yoga and meditation …
00:31:42 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Rob Hicks | How hard is the role of a referee, should they be mic'd up and creative crowd chants
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by Director of Operations and Legal for the Rugby Football League, Rob Hicks. The trio look over the role of a referee and reflect on Rob's officiating experiences.…
00:31:35 |
Tue 29 Aug 2023
Andrew Voss | Vossy's music career, scented candles and alternative names for rugby league!
This week Jenna and Jon are joined by the legendary Australian commentator Andrew Voss. They discuss his brief stint in a band, his second career in the scented candle business and alternative names …
00:44:45 |
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Derek Beaumont | Leopard print branding, pre-match entertainment and Wembley dreams
This week on The Bench, Jon and Jenna are joined by Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont. The trio discuss a variety of topics including Derek's forward approach with leopard print branding and pre-ma…
00:29:41 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Sam Tomkins I Leaving a legacy, lie detectors in post-match interviews & that famous beard!
This week Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin are joined by Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins. They discuss his imminent retirement, the legacy he'll leave behind, and his life in France. Plus Jon quizzes Sam on…
00:27:33 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
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