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Catch up on the latest news and hear the best interviews from around the Betfred Super League and beyond with Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin.
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Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice
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Former England and Wigan second-row and now head coach of Wigan Warriors Women, Denis Betts is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Denis chats about his playing career which included leading England out for a World Cup final at Wembley, and how a new approach to fitness gave his side the edge in the 1990s. Plus, Denis describes how h…
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Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession
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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 of the processes behind their player recruitment. Plus, Paul talks about his close working relationship with head coach Willie Peters and reveals his…
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Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'
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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 career and describes his post-playing role of being a motivational speaker.By Sky Sports
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Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'
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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 to come out of retirement and return to rugby league. Jack tells us about his hamstring injury and how his rehab is going, and Jon asks which Olympic s…
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George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?
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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 and that he's not afraid to wear 'interesting' shoes! Plus he tells us how freedom on the field and his partnership with Matt Dufty has helped inspire…
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Jai Field | Hamstrings, 'Nippers' and choosing Super League over NRL
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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 has chosen to stay in Super League rather than move back to the NRL in Australia. Plus listen out for our regular 'On & Off The Bench' segment too!…
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Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains
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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 style has changed and why he and the other officials knew it would be a difficult start to the season with the introduction of player safety rules. Pl…
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Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards
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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 why he's spending time growing trees in his garden and comes up with one of our favourite Off The Bench ideas so far!…
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Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep
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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 into Sam Burgess' team talks. Plus, Joe reveals how he's become part of one of Stefan Ratchford's pre-match rituals, talks about growing up on his family…
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Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge
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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 mean he could be forced to rest some of his top players later in the season, and how his Salford squad enjoy the challenge of facing Super League's top t…
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Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust
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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 Final? And why didn't things work out at Warrington? Plus, as ever, there's 'On & Off The Bench' - where Kyle wants to see some showbiz sprinkled on …
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Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills
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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 Dragons and explains why he thinks back row is the toughest position on the field.By Sky Sports
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Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire
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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.By Sky Sports
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Mike Eccles | NOT the head coach, gradings and RL in London
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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, discuss how the grading system is affecting the London Broncos and what the future holds for the game in the capital. This episode was recorded before t…
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Paul Wood | Rugby League Cares, OCD and bringing back the biff!
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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 gives us a couple of 'old school' ideas on 'On & Off The Bench'.By Sky Sports
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Matty Ashton | Speed, the Burgess effect and cold water dipping
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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 Burgess and his love of cold water dipping!By Sky Sports
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Anthony Mullally | Veganism, wellness and meditation
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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 decided to go vegan, and tells us about the retreats business he has set up which offer men the chance to explore their masculinity.…
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Sean O'Loughlin | Captaincy, coaching ambitions and touch judge frustration
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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 what his ambitions are now he has moved into coaching.By Sky Sports
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Alex Walmsley | A different path, happiness and getting rid of backs!
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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.By Sky Sports
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Sam Halsall | Contract extensions, coffee and leaving Wembley
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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 up a thought on Wembley Stadium in 'On and Off the Bench'.By Sky Sports
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Gary Hetherington | Leeds CEO talks state of rugby league and Rhinos ambition
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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 thinks the future looks like for the Rhinos.By Sky Sports
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Professor Chris Brookes | Tour tales, concussion learnings & being a chairman!
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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 tales from Great Britain's tour of Australia in 2006. Plus, he tells us how understanding of head injuries has changed over the decades and what he h…
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Cade Cust | Proving people wrong, no sulking and celebrity appearances
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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 importance of having a good attitude in training - even when you might not be in the starting 13. Plus, listen out for Jenna's 'Off The Bench' idea to get more …
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Shaun Kenny-Dowall | Becoming a coach, big name signings and driving planes
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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 the Robins. Plus, listen out for some cracking answers to the quickfire questions!By Sky Sports
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Joe Batchelor | Patience, brotherly love and... Heather Small?!
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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. Plus, listen out for Jon's hilarious story about meeting singer, Heather Small!By Sky Sports
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