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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 30 MIN

Micky Higham | Super League star opens up on cancer diagnosis, treatment & "humbling" support

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Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022.Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community.If you'd like to donate to Micky's fundraising appeal, you can do so by clicking here.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, help is available online at 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]

Super League star Micky Higham is this week's guest on The Bench with Jenna and Jon.The former Leigh, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens player announced recently that he has been diagnosed with stage four widespread metastasized cancer having overcome stage three melanoma back in 2022.Micky talks about his diagnosis, his treatment and the support he has received from the rugby league community.If you'd like to donate to Micky's fundraising appeal, you can do so by clicking here.If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, help is available online at 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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