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
Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession
Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
With Rovers enjoying a successful season, Paul tells us how they're already planning for 2026 and explains some…
With Rovers enjoying a successful season, Paul tells us how they're already planning for 2026 and explains some…
00:30:17 |
Mon 02 Sep 2024
Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'
Former England captain and Super League legend Jamie Peacock is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Jamie talks about his incredible achievements during his playing caree…
Jamie talks about his incredible achievements during his playing caree…
00:31:36 |
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'
St Helens full-back Jack Welsby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
With Jenna away presenting The Hundred, Jon and Jack are joined by Sam Tomkins who lifts the lid on his decision t…
With Jenna away presenting The Hundred, Jon and Jack are joined by Sam Tomkins who lifts the lid on his decision t…
00:31:32 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?
England captain and Warrington Wolves star George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
George reveals he's a sunbed user, his surprise at Sam Tomkins' return to Super League …
George reveals he's a sunbed user, his surprise at Sam Tomkins' return to Super League …
00:29:59 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Jai Field | Hamstrings, 'Nippers' and choosing Super League over NRL
Wigan Warriors star Jai Field is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Jai gives us the latest on the hamstring injury that is keeping him out of action at the moment and discusses why he…
Jai gives us the latest on the hamstring injury that is keeping him out of action at the moment and discusses why he…
00:33:12 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains
Super League match official, Chris Kendall is Jenna and Jon's guest on this week's episode of The Bench.
Chris explains how he tries not to be the main talking point after matches, how his refereeing …
Chris explains how he tries not to be the main talking point after matches, how his refereeing …
00:30:08 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards
Warrington Wolves centre, Toby King is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Toby talks about suffering from gout - something he didn't realise he had in common with Jon! Plus he explains…
Toby talks about suffering from gout - something he didn't realise he had in common with Jon! Plus he explains…
00:28:52 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep
Warrington forward, Joe Philbin joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.
Joe talks about the disappointment of missing the Challenge Cup final due to injury and gives us an insight int…
Joe talks about the disappointment of missing the Challenge Cup final due to injury and gives us an insight int…
00:30:08 |
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge
Salford Red Devils head coach, Paul Rowley makes his second appearance on the podcast to chat with Jenna and Jon.
Paul speaks about the rumours linking him to Leeds Rhinos, how player safety rules mea…
Paul speaks about the rumours linking him to Leeds Rhinos, how player safety rules mea…
00:29:52 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust
Jenna is joined by Kyle Amor this week who's in the studio to answer some questions sent in by you, our listeners!
What was his best moment at St Helens? How did it feel to be an unused sub in a Grand…
What was his best moment at St Helens? How did it feel to be an unused sub in a Grand…
00:30:32 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills
St Helens back row, Matt Whitley is Jenna and Jon's guest this week on The Bench.
Matt talks about his return to the club after being released as a teenager, his time in France with the Catalans Drago…
Matt talks about his return to the club after being released as a teenager, his time in France with the Catalans Drago…
00:30:19 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire
Jenna and Jon are joined by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Danny McGuire to pay tribute and reflect on the life of Rob Burrow, who passed away on Sunday.
00:21:33 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Mike Eccles | NOT the head coach, gradings and RL in London
London Broncos director of rugby and performance, Mike Eccles is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench.
Jenna and Jon quiz Mike about his childhood and his route into rugby league coaching, di…
Jenna and Jon quiz Mike about his childhood and his route into rugby league coaching, di…
01:04:00 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Paul Wood | Rugby League Cares, OCD and bringing back the biff!
Warrington Wolves former player and now club ambassador, Paul Wood is the latest guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.
Paul speaks about the 'Rugby League Cares' campaign, his struggles with OCD and …
Paul speaks about the 'Rugby League Cares' campaign, his struggles with OCD and …
00:31:01 |
Mon 27 May 2024
Matty Ashton | Speed, the Burgess effect and cold water dipping
Warrington's winger and full-back, Matty Ashton joins Jenna and Jon for this week's episode of The Bench.
Matty tells us where his trademark speed came from, what it's like to play for head coach, Sam…
Matty tells us where his trademark speed came from, what it's like to play for head coach, Sam…
00:29:25 |
Mon 20 May 2024
Anthony Mullally | Veganism, wellness and meditation
Former Super League winner, Anthony Mullally joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.
Anthony talks about how he began to focus on mindfullness during his playing career, why he decide…
Anthony talks about how he began to focus on mindfullness during his playing career, why he decide…
00:47:48 |
Mon 13 May 2024
Sean O'Loughlin | Captaincy, coaching ambitions and touch judge frustration
Wigan Warriors' legendary captain, now coach, Sean O'Loughlin is Jenna and Jon's guest on this week's episode of The Bench.
Sean looks back on his hugely successful career as a player and tells us wha…
Sean looks back on his hugely successful career as a player and tells us wha…
00:30:25 |
Mon 06 May 2024
Alex Walmsley | A different path, happiness and getting rid of backs!
St Helens prop, Alex Walmsley joins Jenna and Jon this week to discuss his journey from university and amateur rugby league to becoming a Saints legend.
00:32:27 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Sam Halsall | Contract extensions, coffee and leaving Wembley
Huddersfield Giants' Sam Halsall joins Jenna and Jon for this week's episode of The Bench. Sam talks about his newly-signed contract extension, how he's trying to become a better barista and offers u…
00:29:41 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Gary Hetherington | Leeds CEO talks state of rugby league and Rhinos ambition
Leeds Rhinos chief executive, Gary Hetherington joins Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins on this week's episode of The Bench. Gary gives his views on the current state of rugby league in Britain and what he …
00:29:33 |
Mon 08 Apr 2024
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