BBC Radio Leeds to bring live St Helens v Huddersfield Giants commentary with Jack Conlon and Phil Veivers
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St Helens v Huddersfield Giants in the English Super League will be available on BBC Radio Leeds, with live coverage also on the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online audio. The main commentator is Jack Conlon, with former professional rugby league player Phil Veivers joining as co-commentator for the 15:00 UK kick-off on 21 June 2026.
Jack Conlon is a freelance radio commentator, presenter and producer with experience at BBC Radio Leeds, according to his LinkedIn profile, and his X account also describes him as a presenter, commentator and producer with BBC WYS and BBC Leeds. He has built a profile around rugby league coverage, including work and output associated with the sport, making him a familiar voice for listeners following the Super League through BBC audio services.[1][2][6]
His commentary partner, Phil Veivers, brings the sort of playing background that often gives radio coverage extra authority and tactical depth. Veivers is best known in rugby league circles for his professional career as a player and for his later involvement in the game, and his perspective should be especially useful in a contest involving two Yorkshire and Merseyside-based Super League sides with contrasting ambitions.
The BBC’s audio-first coverage remains an important option for fans who cannot watch the match live, particularly those commuting, travelling or following the game on mobile devices. BBC Sounds and BBC Sport Online both make it easy to access commentary, while BBC Radio Leeds continues to serve supporters of clubs across the region with regular rugby league coverage.
For British and Australian audiences, this is the kind of fixture that underlines the value of strong radio presentation in rugby league. The Super League audience is spread across traditional radio listeners, digital users and fans who prefer live audio over television, and BBC coverage still plays a central role in keeping those supporters connected to the competition.
St Helens and Huddersfield Giants have long been recognisable names in the English game, and this meeting will be followed closely by fans of both clubs as well as neutral Super League watchers. For more on the competition, see the official Super League site.
With Jack Conlon on commentary and Phil Veivers alongside him, listeners can expect a broadcast that blends play-by-play detail with informed analysis, giving the match context as it unfolds on BBC’s radio and digital platforms.[1][2]
Article generated: 21 June 2026, 15:00 GMT