• Mitchell Pearce: French living, misconceptions and Catalans coaching
    Jun 29 2026

    Catalans Dragons assistant coach Mitchell Pearce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Mitchell discusses his life in France and how the coaching opportunity at the Catalans Dragons came about for him.

    Plus, he chats about how people's perceptions of players are shaped solely by what they see on the pitch and how he's trying to help athletes overcome challenges through his charity - Reboot Mindset Academy.

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    31 mins
  • Gary Chambers: from the classroom to Warrington Wolves, working with Sam Burgess and young superstar, Ewan Irwin.
    Jun 22 2026

    Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins are joined by the Warrington Wolves Director of Rugby, Gary Chambers, on this episode of 'The Bench'.

    Gary talks about the work he's done in school and on the rugby pitch with young people. He discusses the rise of Ewan Irwin through the ranks at Warrington and explains why Sam Burgess' influence is 'massive' for the club. Plus, they run through this week's 'on and off the bench,' from turning circles to onions!

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    32 mins
  • Harry Robertson: Young players, versatility and not going to the mall!
    Jun 15 2026

    St Helens' young star Harry Robertson is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Harry speaks about his route into rugby league as a youngster and his ability to play in several different positions. He also tells us about what it's like to work under Paul Rowley as head coach and his and the club's ambitions to win trophies.

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    27 mins
  • Ian Blease: Top of the league, players moving on & Brad Arthur's future
    Jun 5 2026

    Leeds Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    With the club currently sitting at the top of Super League, Ian reflects on their improvement over the last year, how they're dealing with the departures of several players and provides an update on contract talks with head coach Brad Arthur.

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    31 mins
  • Ian Watson: Toe tapping, learning to 'breathe' and his return to Super League with Hull KR!
    May 25 2026

    Former Salford & Huddersfield head coach, now Hull KR assistant, Ian Watson, joins Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins on The Bench. They discuss how his time in rugby union with the Seattle Seawolves allowed him to 'breathe', his ambitions in the game and how he even talks about coaching on his holidays!

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    35 mins
  • Liam Marshall: Pranksters, family support & being a 'one-club man'
    May 18 2026

    Wigan winger Liam Marshall is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Liam tells us about his recovery from a hamstring injury and gives his thoughts on how his replacement, Noah Hodkinson has been getting on.

    Plus, Liam talks about battling back from rejection and adversity early in his career, how the club has supported him through difficult times and the support he gets from his family.

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    33 mins
  • Arthur Mourgue: The Tomkins influence, being a "rugby nerd" & fullbacks
    May 4 2026

    Hull KR fullback Arthur Mourgue is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    They discuss his comeback from injury and how Sam Tomkins has helped influence his development as a player.

    Plus, we go 'On & Off The Bench' to pick out the things we want to see more of and less of in rugby league and beyond!

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    31 mins
  • "We can do something really special with Super League!" Radlinski & Fitzpatrick on NRL Partnerships, McDermott and McNamara!
    Apr 27 2026

    Wigan Warriors' Kris Radlinski and Warrington Wolves' Karl Fitzpatrick join Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.

    We discuss a possible partnership with the NRL, after Andrew Abdo revealed potential investment in Super League on this podcast.

    They also chat about Brian McDermott's appointment as England head coach, Karl explains Steve McNamara's move from Warrington to Hull FC, and we touch on England rugby union star Ben Earl's admission that he would like to play rugby league.

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    30 mins