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. 

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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'!)

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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/viewersupport

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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