The Widnes Vikings Women are ready to embark on a brand-new era in 2024, with a new coach at the helm and plenty of other exciting developments ahead of next season. The club is holding open trials across four dates this October for anyone who wants to try Women’s Rugby League, and our new Head...Read More
The Vikings are delighted to announce our first new player signing of the 2024 season, as Sheffield Eagles forward Liam Kirk arrives at the DCBL Stadium on a two-year deal. The tough-tackling prop has played 39 games over the last two seasons for Sheffield, and brings five years of Championship experience to spearhead a new-look...Read More
Former Swinton Lions coach Tom Wood arrives at the Vikings, and will assist incoming head coach Allan Coleman in the DCBL Stadium dugout. Signing a two-year deal with the club after helping Swinton stay in the Championship this season, Tom brings a range of experience spanning all levels of the game. Allan Coleman commented on...Read More
The Vikings are delighted to announce our first extension of the new season, as second-row Sam Wilde, sponsored by Skin Deep Aesthetics, re-signs on a one-year deal for 2024. Having been at the club for the past two seasons consecutively, Wilde has established himself as one of the first names on the team sheet, playing...Read More
The Vikings are pleased to announce our existing squad list for 2024, consisting of players continuing on their current contracts agreed during or prior to the 2023 season. New contracts aplenty for other current members of the squad are also set to be announced in the coming days, as well as several new faces arriving...Read More
Rugby League veteran & Irish international Bob Beswick is leaving his role with the club, as he becomes busier with his full-time job away from the Vikings. Despite having met with new coach Allan Coleman and, to use his words ‘buzzing’ with what’s coming up in 2024, he has taken the decision to also spend...Read More
Widnes Vikings are seeking a new Head Physiotherapist ahead of the 2024 Betfred Championship season, working with the club’s first team squad on matchdays and through the week. Job Description THE ROLEThe successful candidate, in conjunction with the club doctor, will lead our medical service for the men’s first team squad. To lead the planning...Read More
Following on from the announcement that Mersey Storm wheelchair team will become part of the Vikings family from October 2023, Head of Operations Chris Hamilton commented; “The Storm and everybody connected with the team have worked tirelessly over the years, not to only maintain the presence of a team, but to be successful: winning trophies and...Read More
What a rollercoaster ride of a game to conclude the season! A wide open game began with both defences on top for the first 20 minutes. Widnes were unlucky not to take the lead on a number of occasions early on as strong Swinton defence kept them out. Swinton opened the scoring against the run...Read More
The Vikings are delighted to announce details of their 2024 season ticket prices. All prices have been held at 2023 levels to enable people to renew existing season tickets, or to become season ticket holders for the first time. The new season represents a new start, with new coaches, new players soon to be announced...Read More
