Golden Point

Sam Tomkins is back with Jenna and Jon to look ahead to the Grand Final! But now you know the result, will their predictions have come true? Sam also updates us on his playing future, and we have our final (possibly!) 'on and off' the bench of the season. 

Just before Hull KR's play-off semi final, Jenna and Jon sat down with their captain Elliot Minchella for The Bench.They discuss being a leader, being yourself and Elliot's unusual route to the top of Super League. 

Former England captain and Catalans Dragons' Sam Tomkins is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon. Sam reviews his season with Catalans, who missed out on the top 6 and the Superleague playoffs. He also discusses his own playing future and if a second retirement is imminent.

Former Warrington star and soon to be St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Lee talks about his experiences in the NRL with the Brisbane Broncos, what he has learned while coaching some of the world's best players and what his hopes are for St Helens when he joins the club as an assistant coach for the 2025 Super League season.

Luke Robinson joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench, to discuss his appointment as Huddersfield Giants' Head Coach on a permanent basis. Luke is open and honest about the challenges of recruiting and retaining players, and he explains about his 'will to win' - especially at snakes and ladders!

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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!

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.

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!

Warrington forward, Joe Philbin joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.Joe talks about the disappointment of missing the Challenge Cup final due to injury and gives us an insight into Sam Burgess' team talks.Plus, Joe reveals how he's become part of one of Stefan Ratchford's pre-match rituals, talks about growing up on his family's farm and how he was once on the books as a footballer at Manchester United!

Salford Red Devils head coach, Paul Rowley makes his second appearance on the podcast to chat with Jenna and Jon.Paul speaks about the rumours linking him to Leeds Rhinos, how player safety rules mean he could be forced to rest some of his top players later in the season, and how his Salford squad enjoy the challenge of facing Super League's top teams.

Jenna is joined by Kyle Amor this week who's in the studio to answer some questions sent in by you, our listeners!What was his best moment at St Helens? How did it feel to be an unused sub in a Grand Final? And why didn't things work out at Warrington?Plus, as ever, there's 'On & Off The Bench' - where Kyle wants to see some showbiz sprinkled on rugby league...

St Helens back row, Matt Whitley is Jenna and Jon's guest this week on The Bench.Matt talks about his return to the club after being released as a teenager, his time in France with the Catalans Dragons and explains why he thinks back row is the toughest position on the field.

Jenna and Jon are joined by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Danny McGuire to pay tribute and reflect on the life of Rob Burrow, who passed away on Sunday.

London Broncos director of rugby and performance, Mike Eccles is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench.Jenna and Jon quiz Mike about his childhood and his route into rugby league coaching, discuss how the grading system is affecting the London Broncos and what the future holds for the game in the capital.This episode was recorded before the sad news of Rob Burrow's death was announced. Everyone involved in The Bench with Jenna and Jon sends their heartfelt condolences to Rob's family and friends.

Warrington Wolves former player and now club ambassador, Paul Wood is the latest guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Paul speaks about the 'Rugby League Cares' campaign, his struggles with OCD and gives us a couple of 'old school' ideas on 'On & Off The Bench'.