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Hull FC chief executive officer Richie Myler is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Richie speaks about trying to turn around the fortunes of the Super League club and how he is working with head coach John Cartwright to get the team back to winning ways.Plus, Richie tells Jenna and Jon how he deals with scrutiny and public attention, about his 'confrontation' with Warrington head coach Sam Burgess last season and suggests a change he would like to see adopted by Super League.The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: www.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 please contact: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Jenna and Jon are joined by the England Women captain Jodie Cunningham and the head coach Stuart Barrow on this week's episode of The Bench.They discuss their heavy defeat to Australia in Las Vegas and some of the criticism and abuse that has come their way since the game.

Jenna and Jon are joined by TWO Super League players on this week's episode as they welcome Leeds Rhinos' Lachie Miller and Wakefield Trinity's Oliver Russell into the studio.They discuss the different expectations facing both teams as the new season gets started and how their preparations have gone for the campaign.Lachie tells us about the impact head coach Brad Arthur has had on the Rhinos, while Oliver explains why his move to Wakefield was just what he needed.

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are pitchside at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas moments after the match between the Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves had finished.They give a quick review of the game itself and pick out their highlights from what has been an amazing week in the USA.

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are overlooking the Bellagio fountains as they sum up what's been going on in Las Vegas the day before the action kicks off at the Allegiant Stadium.Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm.  Brian and Steve will bring you a podcast every day as we continue to preview this historic match, so make sure you give 'The Bench' a follow, so you don't miss a moment.  

Brian Carney and Stephen Owen are back with more build up to the weekend's Super League, NRL and international rugby league action in Las Vegas.Today they're at the huge event on Fremont Street in the city where the teams have been introduced to thousands of fans!Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm.  Brian and Steve will bring you a podcast every day as we continue to preview this historic match, so make sure you give 'The Bench' a follow, so you don't miss a moment.  

The build up continues to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, and Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Stephen Owen are back to tell us how things have been going in 'the entertainment capital of the world'. They tell us about some of the media work the players have been taking part in, including a meeting with a famous mentalist! Plus, Brian and Stephen explain how Super League fans have taken the whole event to new heights this year.Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm.  Brian and Steve will bring you a podcast every day as we continue to preview this historic match, so make sure you give 'The Bench' a follow, so you don't miss a moment.  

As we build up to Super League's very first match in Las Vegas, we join Sky Sports' Brian Carney and producer Steve Owen as they try to navigate their way along the famous Strip. They share their first impressions of Sin City, which for this week could be renamed Sin Bin City, as they've met so many rugby league fans along the way! Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will headline in Vegas on Saturday night. Watch it live on Sky Sports. The build up starts from 8.30pm.  Brian and Steve will bring you a podcast every day as we continue to preview this historic match, so make sure you give 'The Bench' a follow, so you don't miss a moment.  

Warrington Wolves chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is this week's guest on The Bench.Karl joins Jenna and Jon in the 'Las Wigan chapel' to chat about Warrington's upcoming trip to Las Vegas to play Wigan.He also discusses why things didn't work out at the club for Daryl Powell, the effect Sam Burgess has had since he has been in charge and how he copes with the stress of leading the club on a day to day basis.

Jenna and Jon are joined this week by Wigan Warriors CEO Kris Radlinski.He chats about how he's working to keep Wigan at the top of world rugby league, about his side's trip to Las Vegas and gives his thoughts on the Super League's salary cap.

The Bench is back!  Jenna and Jon are joined by Leeds coach, Brad Arthur, to look ahead to the 2025 season. Arthur discusses the differences between the game over here and the NRL. Plus, maybe, he drops some hints about how long he plans to spend in the UK.  You can follow the 2025 Super League season across Sky Sports, and join Jenna and Jon on 'The Bench' every Monday during the season. If you don’t already, give this podcast a follow so you don’t miss us.  

Jenna and Jon are back for one more episode of the year looking back at the best bits of The Bench in 2024.From Wigan's dominance to impressive seasons for Salford and Hull KR, there was plenty to talk about on the pitch. But as ever, there were loads of highlights off it too, including Sam Tomkins' decision to come out of retirement, Paul Lakin's flip-flop obsession, and just who exactly the Huddersfield Giants mascot is modelled on!The Bench with Jenna and Jon has been shortlisted for Best Rugby Podcast at the Sports Podcast Awards 2025. You can vote for us here! 

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.