The Bench with Jenna and Jon

Jenna, Jon and Sam are joined by Wigan legend Liam Farrell on this episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon as he announces his retirement from rugby league. Liam tells us why the time is right to end his playing career now, what he won't miss about being a player and looks back on his stellar career. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

On this special episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon, rugby league historian Tony Collins joins us to look back on the life of one of the sport's all-time greats - Sir Billy Boston - who died at the age of 92. He was the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood, and was also the first black player to represent Great Britain. Tony tells us about his upbringing in Cardiff, his move to Wigan and just what a special talent he was on the pitch. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hull KR owner Neil Hudgell is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon (and Sam Tomkins). Neil chats about what it's like to own the club and reflects on their on-field success in recent years. He also discusses the upcoming change in the club's head coach from Willie Peters to Nathan Cayless, and shares his thoughts on the NRL's investment offer to Super League. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Wigan Warriors' Harry Smith is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. It's a shorter episode than usual due to the extreme heat which affected our broadcast equipment on location in Leeds! But in the time we do have with him, Harry chats about signing a long-term deal at Wigan, how he remains composed and calm under pressure and how he's trying to help the development of Jack Farrimond. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Wakefield Trinity director of rugby Ste Mills is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon (and Sam Tomkins). Ste tells us why he is so thorough with his work in player recruitment and explains how the club have managed to sign Davy Litten from Hull FC. They also discuss the metrics and references that Ste uses to identify talent and the aims and ambitions at Wakefield to win silverware. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Warrington Wolves' Josh Thewlis is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. He gives an update on the injury that's keeping him out of action at the moment and when he's hoping to return. Plus, we find out more about Josh's Oldham upbringing and that he's a sleep-walker! - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Huddersfield Giants prop Tom Burgess is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Tom sat down with Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins at Magic Weekend at Hill Dickinson Stadium, so there is some background noise during the episode! They spoke about Tom's hip injury problems, his links with Australia and found out that he is really good at admin! - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

St Helens legend Alex Walmsley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. 'Big Al' chats about his new contract and why he thinks it might be his last one before retirement. Plus he gives us his thoughts on why Paul Rowley was the right man to bring change to St Helens and explains why he is passionate about setting a Players' Association for Super League players. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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! •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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! •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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! - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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. •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Huddersfield director of rugby, Andy Kelly, joins Jenna and Jon on The Bench this week. Andy talks honestly about challenging times for the Giants, updates us on their search for a new head coach and explains plans to rebuild the club. Plus, Andy shares his 'on and off The Bench'. •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The chief executive officer of the NRL, Andrew Abdo is the guest on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Andrew tells us about the discussions he's been having with Super League stakeholders about potential investment by the NRL. He tells Jenna and Jon whether a deal is close to being offered, what it might look like and how he thinks the NRL can help improve rugby league in the northern hemisphere. - •You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink •Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports •You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon". •For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league •For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

One of rugby league's most influential executives, Gary Hetherington is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Gary looks back to the birth of Super League in 1996 and the challenges of that period. He also tells us about his work at Leeds and how he re-branded the club as the "Rhinos". Plus, in his current role as chief executive officer at London Broncos, Gary explains how he hopes to help the club grow and return to the top-flight. - 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 asking it 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 For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Castleford Tigers director of rugby Chris Chester is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Chris speaks about being a player, a head coach and a director of rugby in Super League as the competition turns 30 years old. He also tells Jenna and Jon about his reasons for leaving Leigh Leopards and opens up on the size of the task ahead of him at Castleford. - 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 asking it 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 For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk