Spreading the word

Monday 1st March 2010

Story in brief:

Widnes Vikings are helping to develop the sport in the Midlands by taking part in training sessions and a match in Northampton.

The Vikings reserve grade will visit Northampton Demons next Saturday [March 6], when they will also lead a series of training sessions for the Demons' junior teams.

They will than take on the Demons - who were the National Summer Champions in 2009 after completing the season undefeated - in a 2.30pm kick-off.

Widnes Vikings' reserve coach Dave Banks, said: "It's a win-win situation for all concerned.

"We are looking forward to passing on our experience and helping spread the Rugby League gospel further by coaching the young players that Northampton have introduced to the game.

"At the same time we are also looking forward to testing ourselves against one of last year's best Conference teams, who are sure to give us a tough test in our first outing in 2010."

Northampton Demons' coaches Jo Smith and Gary Campbell said, "Widnes are a professional outfit with a huge history and although taking them on is going to be the hardest match of our players' lives, it'll also be the most fun we've all ever had.

"Professional outfits do not turn up at your door step every day, and we know we can take our chance to shine."

The match will take place on Saturday, March 6, kick-off 2.30pm. The ground is at Northampton Casuals RFC, Old Bedford Road, Rush Mills, Northampton NN4 7AA.