August 25, 2025 • 31 mins
Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Ian Blease is back on The Bench with Jenna and Jon following the announcement that Brad Arthur is to remain the club's head coach.
Ian tells us about the negotiations involved in keeping the Australian and shares his thoughts on youth player development, Super League expansion and Magic Weekend.
The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon
You 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 YouTube
For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon
You 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 YouTube
For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Ian tells us about the negotiations involved in keeping the Australian and shares his thoughts on youth player development, Super League expansion and Magic Weekend.
The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon
You 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 YouTube
For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
The Bench is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-bench-with-jenna-and-jon
You 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 YouTube
For all the latest rugby league news, head to skysports.com/rugby-league
For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
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