Golden Point

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-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

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-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Leigh Leopards second row Ethan O'Neill is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ethan discusses his childhood which was spent in several different countries and how that has shaped him as a person and a player. He also speaks about the death of his 13-month old sister who was tragically killed at the family home.Plus, he talks about his love of try celebrations and his hopes for success with Leigh after a strong season from the Leopards.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Jamie Jones-Buchanan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Jamie talks about becoming Leeds Rhinos' new CEO at the end of the season, what the club means to him and his hopes for success on the field this season.Plus, in the second half of the podcast, Jamie, Jon and Jenna discuss the current state of the rugby league.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Ian Blease is back on The Bench with Jenna and Jon following the announcement that Brad Arthur is to remain the club's head coach.Ian tells us about the negotiations involved in keeping the Australian and shares his thoughts on youth player development, Super League expansion and Magic Weekend.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022.Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community.If you'd like to donate to Micky's fundraising appeal, you can do so by clicking here.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, help is available online at sky.com/viewersupportThe Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.

St Helens legend James Roby is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.James tells us about what his role at the club now involves having retired from playing a couple of seasons ago. He also discusses his mentality during his playing career, how he feels to have a road named after him and picks out the best team he ever played in.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

The Chair of RL Commercial, Nigel Wood is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.In his first interview in the role, Nigel explains why he thinks he's the right man to lead a strategic review into the sport, what it's considering and what its aims are.He discusses whether Super League should expand to 14 teams, if he thinks French teams should be involved and gives his views on potential investment from the NRL.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hull FC's Will Pryce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Will is back in the UK after a spell in Australia and talks about his experiences of the NRL. Plus, Will tells Jenna and Jon what it was like to grow up with Super League legend Leon Pryce as his father and how a broken foot led to the trickiest period of his career so far.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Leigh Leopards' wing Josh Charnley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon! Josh discusses his future at the club and his desire to stay in Super League. He also talks about fighting his way back into the team, breaking records, and his passion for brick laying! The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with us, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Rugby league legend Tawera Nikau is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former New Zealand international talks about his incredible personal journey from a small mining town to winning the NRL and playing in Super League.He also discusses some traumatic and devastating moments in his life - his wife taking her own life, and a motorcycle accident with led to him having his leg amputated.If you, or anyone you know, has been affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode you can find help and support at sky.com/viewersupportThe Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Leeds' Sporting Direct Ian Blease joins Jenna and Jon this week on 'The Bench'. Ian discusses life at the Rhinos - including Brad Arthur's future at the club. He also explains how difficult it was to leave Salford and why he finds it harder to watch the game than play it.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with us, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Castleford Tigers head coach Danny McGuire joins Jenna and Jon on this week's epsiode on The Bench. Danny talks us through his pre-match routine, discusses his passion for the game and opens up about life at Castleford. He also reflects on playing for Leeds and his time as an assistant at Hull KR. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with us, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Hull KR Assistant Coach, Danny Ward, is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Danny discusses Hull KR's Challenge Cup victory, his own coaching ambitions, why the sport needs a strong London team and learning the piano in lockdown. (We would like to assure our listeners that Jenna definitely calls Danny a 'pianist'!)The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with us, email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Ken tells us about his business background and why he ended up getting involved in rugby league. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the "dark place" the current team find themselves in and discusses his hopes for the club to move to a new stadium in the future. The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Warrington Wolves prop Paul Vaughan is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.He talks about Warrington's mixed form so far this season, their upcoming Challenge Cup final, and gives an update - of sorts - about his contract talks with the club.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

St Helens CEO Mike Rush is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.He discusses how he and the club are dealing with going through a difficult period on the pitch and chats about the pressure he and head coach Paul Wellens are facing.Plus, Mike tells us what his most difficult decision has been at the club and whether or not he's disappointed that Saints will not be playing in Las Vegas next year.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Lisa Nandy - the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Speaking during Mental Health Awareness Week, she talks about the importance of the sport's impact on communities, particularly in northern England, and about the work clubs and the Government are doing to help vulnerable people.If you or anyone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, please visit sky.com/viewersupportThe Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jonYou 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 YouTubeFor all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-leagueFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk