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  • Jake Connor and Mikey Lewis on the same podcast! THAT clip discussed, Man of Steel awards compared and looking forward to Vegas.

    Jake Connor and Mikey Lewis on the same podcast! THAT clip discussed, Man of Steel awards compared and looking forward to Vegas.
    Jan 28 2026
    Leeds Rhinos' Jake Connor and Mikey Lewis of Hull KR join Jenna on this episode of The Bench. But who is better?!

    The last two Man of Steel award winners look ahead to the new season, discuss what drives them on and chat about Vegas and the World Cup. Mikey also addresses THAT social media clip.


    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

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    38 min
  • Darren Lockyer & Grant Wechsel | Building the Broncos & Super League ambition

    Darren Lockyer & Grant Wechsel | Building the Broncos & Super League ambition
    Jan 22 2026
    Jenna is joined by the co-owners of the London Broncos - Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel - on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    They chat about their aims and ambitions for the club, with a return to Super League very much the target.

    Plus, they explain how they're hoping to attract new fans, why famous faces can help, and Darren also speaks about his success with Queensland in State of Origin.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

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    46 min
  • Jackson Hastings | Back in Super League, honouring his mother & targeting silverware

    Jackson Hastings | Back in Super League, honouring his mother & targeting silverware
    Dec 1 2025
    Jackson Hastings joins Jenna on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    The former Super League Man of Steel has signed with St Helens on a one-year deal after four seasons in the NRL with the Newcastle Knights and Wests Tigers.

    He talks to Jenna about his decision to return to play in the UK, his relationship with head coach Paul Rowley and his ambitions on the pitch next season.

    Plus, Jackson talks about how the birth of his daughter and the death of his mother this year are inspiring him to show his best-self.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    29 min
  • Jason Demetriou | A vision for the Broncos, PNG influence and South Sydney learnings

    Jason Demetriou | A vision for the Broncos, PNG influence and South Sydney learnings
    Nov 26 2025
    New London Broncos head coach Jason Demetriou joins Jenna on this episode of The Bench with Jenna and (not) Jon.

    Jason talks about his vision for the London Broncos, why a move to the UK was right for him and about some of the Papua New Guinea players he's persuaded to sign for the club.

    Plus, Jason talks about his time in the NRL when he was head coach of the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

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    37 min
  • Grand Final Preview with Sam Tomkins | Hardened by heartache, would you rather and Taylor Swift, the halftime showgirl?

    Grand Final Preview with Sam Tomkins | Hardened by heartache, would you rather and Taylor Swift, the halftime showgirl?
    Oct 10 2025
    The Bench with Jenna (but no Jon!), looks ahead to the Super League Grand Final with former winner Sam Tomkins, who describes what it's like to play at Old Trafford, assesses the chances of both sides and also the chances of Taylor Swift playing the halftime show....one day, maybe!

    Follow Wigan v Hull KR in the Super League Grand Final across Sky Sports this Saturday. The build up starts from 5pm on Sky Sports Main Event.


    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    24 min
  • Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!

    Tommy Leuluai | The art of the tackle, being yourself and Wigan WhatsApp groups!
    Oct 6 2025
    Wigan Warriors Assistant and New Zealand World Cup winner, Tommy Leuluai, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    He discusses Tommy the player versus the coach and working with Matt Peet and Sean O’Loughlin at Wigan. We also talk about the influence of his father, James, on his career and Tommy breaks down the art of the tackle!

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    31 min
  • Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...

    Tony Clubb | Coaching "experiences", Leigh improvement & kidneys...
    Sep 29 2025
    Leigh Leopards' assistant coach Tony Clubb is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Tony talks about some of the coaching experiences that he's already experienced and about the improvement his Leigh side have shown this season.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    31 min
  • Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future

    Paul Lakin | Winning trophies, recruitment and Willie Peters' future
    Sep 22 2025
    Hull KR's chief executive officer Paul Lakin is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

    Paul talks about KR's on-field success this season and whether winning the Challenge Cup has taken pressure off the club.

    He also discusses the difficulties of player recruitment for clubs and addresses rumours around the future of head coach Willie Peters.

    The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon

    You can listen to The Bench on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

    Watch every episode of The Bench on YouTube here: The Bench on YouTube

    For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league

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    32 min