On this special episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon, rugby league historian Tony Collins joins us to look back on the life of one of the sport's all-time greats - Sir Billy Boston - who died at the age of 92.

He was the first ever rugby league player to receive a knighthood, and was also the first black player to represent Great Britain.

Tony tells us about his upbringing in Cardiff, his move to Wigan and just what a special talent he was on the pitch.

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Hull KR owner Neil Hudgell is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon (and Sam Tomkins).

Neil chats about what it's like to own the club and reflects on their on-field success in recent years.

He also discusses the upcoming change in the club's head coach from Willie Peters to Nathan Cayless, and shares his thoughts on the NRL's investment offer to Super League.

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Wigan Warriors' Harry Smith is the guest on this week's episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

It's a shorter episode than usual due to the extreme heat which affected our broadcast equipment on location in Leeds!

But in the time we do have with him, Harry chats about signing a long-term deal at Wigan, how he remains composed and calm under pressure and how he's trying to help the development of Jack Farrimond.

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Wakefield Trinity director of rugby Ste Mills is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon (and Sam Tomkins).

Ste tells us why he is so thorough with his work in player recruitment and explains how the club have managed to sign Davy Litten from Hull FC.

They also discuss the metrics and references that Ste uses to identify talent and the aims and ambitions at Wakefield to win silverware.

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Warrington Wolves' Josh Thewlis is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

He gives an update on the injury that's keeping him out of action at the moment and when he's hoping to return.

Plus, we find out more about Josh's Oldham upbringing and that he's a sleep-walker!

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Huddersfield Giants prop Tom Burgess is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

Tom sat down with Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins at Magic Weekend at Hill Dickinson Stadium, so there is some background noise during the episode!

They spoke about Tom's hip injury problems, his links with Australia and found out that he is really good at admin!

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St Helens legend Alex Walmsley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

'Big Al' chats about his new contract and why he thinks it might be his last one before retirement.

Plus he gives us his thoughts on why Paul Rowley was the right man to bring change to St Helens and explains why he is passionate about setting a Players' Association for Super League players.

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•You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

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St Helens legend Alex Walmsley is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

'Big Al' chats about his new contract and why he thinks it might be his last one before retirement.

Plus he gives us his thoughts on why Paul Rowley was the right man to bring change to St Helens and explains why he is passionate about setting a Players' Association for Super League players.

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•You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

•Listen to every episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon here: www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11933934/the-bench-a-rugby-league-podcast-from-sky-sports

•You can listen to The Bench with Jenna and Jon on your smart speaker by asking it to "play The Bench with Jenna and Jon".

•For all the latest rugby league news, head to www.skysports.com/rugby-league

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Catalans Dragons assistant coach Mitchell Pearce is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.

Mitchell discusses his life in France and how the coaching opportunity at the Catalans Dragons came about for him.

Plus, he chats about how people's perceptions of players are shaped solely by what they see on the pitch and how he's trying to help athletes overcome challenges through his charity - Reboot Mindset Academy.

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•You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

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Jenna, Jon and Sam Tomkins are joined by the Warrington Wolves Director of Rugby, Gary Chambers, on this episode of 'The Bench'.

Gary talks about the work he's done in school and on the rugby pitch with young people. He discusses the rise of Ewan Irwin through the ranks at Warrington and explains why Sam Burgess' influence is 'massive' for the club. Plus, they run through this week's 'on and off the bench,' from turning circles to onions!

•You can watch the rugby league action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink

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