Widnes Vikings players began pre-season training this past week, as they look to build towards a big 2024 season. The squad returned on Monday evening where they met with Allan Coleman and his coaching staff to outline the standards and expectations for the group ahead of the new campaign. Tuesday evening marked the start of...Read More
Widnes Vikings is delighted to announce a new dual registration partnership with Warrington Wolves for the 2024 season. This partnership will enable the club to work with Warrington throughout 2024, allowing players from the Wolves to move to Widnes during the season on dual registration, giving them the opportunity to receive more game time at...Read More
Widnes Vikings is pleased to announce a new two-year partnership, with an option for a third, with British sportswear brand Ellgren. The new partnership will see Ellgren provide the club with bespoke playing kits, team wear, leisurewear, and accessories. Head of Operations Chris Hamilton said: “We are looking forward to this new partnership as it...Read More
The Vikings are pleased to reveal our newest addition ahead of the 2024 season, as 32-year-old forward Danny Langtree arrives at the DCBL Stadium from Barrow Raiders. He signs for the club following his release from Barrow in the final year of his contract as he was unable to travel due to new work commitments....Read More
Widnes VIPs is seeking new members ahead of the 2024 campaign, the not-for-profit organisation seeks to support the recruitment and retention of players through voluntary donations to assist the club in building a stronger, more competitive, and larger squad. Each member will then have a single vote, which can be exercised on any proposition at...Read More
Widnes Vikings can today provide confirmation from the RFL on the structures for the 2024 Betfred Championship and AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. Following a meeting of Betfred Championship and League One clubs last month the RFL Board has confirmed the structure for the 2024 season – including a new, expanded format for the AB Sundecks...Read More
Our first Members’ Monday session of the 2024 season was held on October 30th at the DCBL Stadium, during which Widnes fans got to meet the club’s new head coach, Allan Coleman, for the first time. Speaking on the Bridge Suite stage alongside the club’s Director of Operations Chris Hamilton, Allan set out his stall...Read More
The Vikings are delighted to unveil our latest signing ahead of the 2024 season, as 27-year-old forward Nick Gregson arrives on a 1-year deal from Swinton Lions! The former Wigan, Leigh, Workington and Oldham player has been with the Lions since 2019, and joins the Vikings alongside the club’s new head coach, Allan Coleman. Gregson,...Read More
The club are happy to announce the retention of centre Max Roberts for the 2024 season, after the 23-year-old signed a new 1-year contract at the DCBL Stadium. Making 14 appearances in a stop-start first season with the Vikings, the former Wigan, Oldham and Swinton player scored 5 tries in 2023, including braces in both...Read More
Widnes Vikings are delighted to welcome Wales international winger Mike Butt to the club, who arrives from Swinton Lions on a 1-year contract! The outside back has played his entire career with Swinton, making his debut as a 20-year-old in 2015 and being an ever-present for the Lions in the 9 seasons since. However, after...Read More
