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
Jamie Jones-Buchanan | The 100th episode! Leading the Rhinos & the state of the game
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 succe…
Jamie talks about becoming Leeds Rhinos' new CEO at the end of the season, what the club means to him and his hopes for succe…
00:31:31 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Ian Blease | Brad Arthur stays! Negotiations and youth development
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 in…
Ian tells us about the negotiations in…
00:31:13 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support
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 f…
The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage f…
00:30:36 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
James Roby | Mentality, having roads named after you & the greatest team
St Helens legend James Roby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
James tells us about what his role at the club now involves having retired from playing a couple of seasons ago. He al…
James tells us about what his role at the club now involves having retired from playing a couple of seasons ago. He al…
00:31:52 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Nigel Wood | Super League's strategic review explained: Expansion, French involvement & NRL investment
The Chair of RL Commercial, Nigel Wood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
In his first interview in the role, Nigel explains why he thinks he's the right man to lead a strategic rev…
In his first interview in the role, Nigel explains why he thinks he's the right man to lead a strategic rev…
00:30:36 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Will Pryce | Back from Australia, a famous dad and playing on with a broken foot
Hull FC's Will Pryce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Will is back in the UK after a spell in Australia and talks about his experiences of the NRL. Plus, Will tells Jenna and Jon …
Will is back in the UK after a spell in Australia and talks about his experiences of the NRL. Plus, Will tells Jenna and Jon …
00:32:15 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Josh Charnley | Life at the Leopards, fighting back & his future in Super League
Leigh Leopards' wing Josh Charnley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon!
Josh discusses his future at the club and his desire to stay in Super League. He also talks about fighting his…
Josh discusses his future at the club and his desire to stay in Super League. He also talks about fighting his…
00:31:20 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Tawera Nikau | Kiwi legend tells his INCREDIBLE story of mullets, personal tragedy and on-field success
Rugby league legend Tawera Nikau is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
The former New Zealand international talks about his incredible personal journey from a small mining town to winn…
The former New Zealand international talks about his incredible personal journey from a small mining town to winn…
00:38:17 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Ian Blease | "I'm 6.523 out of 10 he's staying!" Brad Arthur's Leeds future discussed! Plus, leaving Salford and favourite sweets!
Leeds' Sporting Direct Ian Blease joins Jenna and Jon this week on 'The Bench'.
Ian discusses life at the Rhinos - including Brad Arthur's future at the club. He also explains how difficult it was to…
Ian discusses life at the Rhinos - including Brad Arthur's future at the club. He also explains how difficult it was to…
00:36:57 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Danny McGuire | Pre-match routines, passion for the game and proving yourself
Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire joins Jenna and Jon on this week's epsiode on The Bench.
Danny talks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his passion for the game and opens up about…
Danny talks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his passion for the game and opens up about…
00:35:27 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Danny Ward | "I've been called a lot worse!" Challenge Cup, life as an assistant and pianist fingers!
Hull KR Assistant Coach, Danny Ward, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Danny discusses Hull KR's Challenge Cup victory, his own coaching ambitions, why the sport needs a strong Lon…
Danny discusses Hull KR's Challenge Cup victory, his own coaching ambitions, why the sport needs a strong Lon…
00:32:28 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Ken Davy | Why the Giants? Injury issues & stadium wishes
Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Ken tells us about his business background and why he ended up getting involved in rugby league. Plus, he gives…
Ken tells us about his business background and why he ended up getting involved in rugby league. Plus, he gives…
00:32:41 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Paul Vaughan | 'Just close the door!', contracts & Challenge Cup focus
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 up…
He talks about Warrington's mixed form so far this season, their upcoming Challenge Cup final, and gives an up…
00:30:59 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Mike Rush | Outside noise, Wellens' future and the St Helens 'bubble'
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 pressu…
He discusses how he and the club are dealing with going through a difficult period on the pitch and chats about the pressu…
00:32:22 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country
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…
Speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week, she talks about the importance of…
00:25:50 |
Mon 19 May 2025
George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future
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 h…
George gives us an update on the ankle injury that's keeping him on the sidelines and when h…
00:29:09 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!
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 f…
Andy tells us when he hopes to be back from a hamstring injury, discusses his time at Salford and their current f…
00:31:17 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?
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…
Mikey speaks about how he's becoming more mature on the field, his dreams of one day playing…
00:31:43 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds
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 th…
Amidst their ongoing financial issues Ryan talks honestly and openly about the effect it has had on th…
00:28:38 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Elliot Minchella | Captaincy, Hull KR ambition and the impact of new signings
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 Fina…
Elliot talks about retaining the captaincy this season and his side's hopes of going one better at the Grand Fina…
00:32:19 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
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