Contacts
Info
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.
The Bench with Jenna and Jon
The Bench with Jenna and Jon
Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains
22 JUL 2024 · 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.
Plus, there's the usual 'On & Off The Bench' segment, where Chris suggests what he'd like to see more of and less of in rugby league.
Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards
15 JUL 2024 · 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!
Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep
8 JUL 2024 · 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's farm and how he was once on the books as a footballer at Manchester United!
Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge
24 JUN 2024 · 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 teams.
Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust
17 JUN 2024 · 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 rugby league...
Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills
10 JUN 2024 · 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.
Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire
6 JUN 2024 · 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.
Mike Eccles | NOT the head coach, gradings and RL in London
3 JUN 2024 · 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 the sad news of Rob Burrow's death was announced. Everyone involved in The Bench with Jenna and Jon sends their heartfelt condolences to Rob's family and friends.
Paul Wood | Rugby League Cares, OCD and bringing back the biff!
27 MAY 2024 · 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'.
Matty Ashton | Speed, the Burgess effect and cold water dipping
20 MAY 2024 · 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!
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.
Information
Author | Sky Sports |
Organization | Sky Sports (UK) |
Categories | Sports |
Website | www.skysports.com |
skysportspodcasts@sky.uk |
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company