Lisa Nandy | Secretary of State for Sport talks rugby league's community impact & its importance to the country
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
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George Williams | Comeback targets, Keary's comments & Burgess' future
England and Warrington Wolves captain George Williams is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.George gives us an update on the ankle injury that's keeping him on the sidelines and when he hopes to be back on the field.They also discuss Luke Keary's recent comments about Super League and the future of Wire head coach Sam Burgess, who's been linked to the job at the Perth Bears.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
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Andy Ackers | Overthinking, Brad Arthur and french bulldogs!
Leeds Rhinos' hooker Andy Ackers is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Andy tells us when he hopes to be back from a hamstring injury, discusses his time at Salford and their current financial issues and explains how 'overthinking' has affected his career so far.Plus, listen out for his thoughts on the future of current Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur.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
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Mikey Lewis | Staying calm, NRL dreams & better than Bevan?
The current Super League Man of Steel - Mikey Lewis - is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.Mikey speaks about how he's becoming more mature on the field, his dreams of one day playing in the NRL and tells us if he thinks he's a better player than Bevan French!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
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Ryan Brierley | Salford's financial plight, a squad "ripped apart" and what the future holds
Salford Red Devils captain Ryan Brierley joins Jenna and Jon on this week's episode of The Bench.Amidst their ongoing financial issues Ryan talks honestly and openly about the effect it has had on the players and staff at the club.We approached both Salford Red Devils and the RFL for comment.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
Jenna Brooks and Jon Wilkin bring you the latest rugby league news and interviews with players, officials and all the big names from around the Betfred Super League and beyond. Episodes are released every Monday.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
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