The Vikings have suffered an injury blow with new signing Martyn Reilly needing surgery on an ACL injury. Reilly had surgery on Tuesday and is now out of the hospital and has already begun his rehabilitation, although this will take several months before he is ready to return. Martyn said: “I am gutted to start...Read More
The club can confirm that second-row Danny Langtree had surgery today on a shoulder injury picked up whilst playing for Barrow Raiders. Langtree, who picked up the injury in a televised game, away at Bradford Bulls, had the injury repaired in St Helens as a day case. Head of Operations Chris Hamilton said “Danny is...Read More
We are proud to reveal our new look for 2024 with our brand-new home and away kits. In partnership with Ellgren, we have designed a heritage home kit in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the club’s last Challenge Cup win. This season’s home shirt will feature the traditional town crest on the chest, with...Read More
Our full fixtures for the 2024 Betfred Championship season have been revealed. Yesterday, it was announced that we will begin the new campaign at home to Barrow Raiders on Sunday 17 March. The Vikings will also welcome Swinton Lions to the DCBL Stadium in round 2 for a Good Friday clash on March 29, (2pm...Read More
Widnes Vikings will kick off the 2024 Betfred Championship season at the DCBL Stadium against Barrow Raiders. Our opening fixture against the Raiders on Sunday, 17 March kicks off at 3pm and will be the first league fixture for the new look Vikings side under Allan Coleman. The two teams shared the spoils in last...Read More
Widnes Vikings can confirm that we will face Swinton Lions and North Wales Crusaders in the Group Stage of this season’s new look 1895 Cup. The Vikings will receive a bye for the first week of 1895 Cup fixtures. We will kick off our 1895 Cup campaign on Sunday, February 4 against Swinton Lions at...Read More
Widnes Vikings are pleased to announce that we will host Workington Town in our first pre-season fixture ahead of the 2024 season. The pre-season friendly will take place at the DCBL Stadium on Sunday 7 January, with a kick-off time of 3pm. It will be the Vikings’ first match under new head coach Allan...Read More
Widnes Vikings is delighted to announce the signing of former player Lloyd Roby from Keighley Cougars on a one-year deal. Roby played for the Vikings from 2017-2022, scoring 23 tries in 52 appearances. Having joined Keighley for 2023, he returns to the club to link up with new head coach Allan Coleman for the upcoming...Read More
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
