Episodios

  • Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains

    Chris Kendall | Going unnoticed, competitive officials & pantomime villains
    Jul 22 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.
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    30 m
  • Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards

    Toby King | Gout, growing trees and playing wildcards
    Jul 15 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!
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    29 m
  • Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep

    Joe Philbin | The best teeth, Ratchford's rituals and pet sheep
    Jul 8 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!
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    30 m
  • Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge

    Paul Rowley | Rhinos rumours, enforced rests and stepping up to the challenge
    Jun 24 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.
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    30 m
  • Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust

    Kyle Amor | Family success, ask Kyle anything and adding some stardust
    Jun 17 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...
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    31 m
  • Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills

    Matt Whitley | Teenage dreams, French life & language skills
    Jun 10 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.
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    30 m
  • Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire

    Remembering Rob Burrow with Danny McGuire
    Jun 6 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.
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    22 m