Episodios

  • Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice

    Denis Betts | World Cup final captaincy, coaching Warriors Women and the voice
    Sep 9 2024
    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 he's taken to his new role as the head coach of Wigan's women's side and how a back to basics approach has improved their game.
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    31 m
  • Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession

    Paul Lakin | Recruitment, building for the future and a flip-flop obsession
    Sep 2 2024
    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 love of flip-flops!
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    30 m
  • Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'

    Jamie Peacock | Legendary stats, motivational speaking and 'the coalition of the willing'
    Aug 26 2024
    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.
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    32 m
  • Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'

    Jack Welsby | Full-backs, playing other sports & 'show us your lawn!'
    Aug 19 2024
    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 sports they could all compete in... dressage anyone?
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    32 m
  • George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?

    George Williams | Sunbeds, freedom on the field & why not Warrington?
    Aug 12 2024
    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 Warrington towards the top of the table this season.
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    30 m
  • Jai Field | Hamstrings, 'Nippers' and choosing Super League over NRL

    Jai Field | Hamstrings, 'Nippers' and choosing Super League over NRL
    Aug 5 2024
    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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    33 m
  • 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