Widnes Vikings signed off their 2019 Betfred Championship campaign with a victory, as they defeated Dewsbury Rams 22-8 at the Tetley’s Stadium and secured an 11th placed finish above their opponents. It was a special occasion for a number of Widnes players, as Chris Dean marked his final game of rugby league with a try, Dan...Read More
Jack Owens expressed his delight as he extends his stay at the club for the 2020 season. Owens, who was voted as the club’s Fans Player of the Year at the End of Season Dinner, put pen-to-paper on a new one-year deal after an impressive first year back at Widnes Vikings. Following his re-signing, the...Read More
Widnes Vikings are delighted to announce that fullback, Jack Owens, has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Owens has come through every stage of the club’s pathway through to the first team and gained international honours with England Academy. Jack would go on to make his debut for his hometown club at just...Read More
Widnes Vikings can confirm that Tom Gilmore will leave the club at the end of 2019 to take up a deal with Halifax RLFC for the 2020 season. The 25-year old has been with the cub throughout the academy pathway, and also gained England caps at Youth and Academy level, as well as a place...Read More
Widnes Vikings can confirm that winger Patrick Ah Van has left the club, to take up a playing opportunity in rugby union. Ah Van returned to the club originally on a four-week deal at the start of July, and played a pivotal role in the club’s 1895 Cup semi-final victory against Leigh Centurions at the...Read More
Widnes Vikings held the 2019 Motorpoint End of Season Dinner in front of a packed Bridge Suite on Monday 2nd September, as Players, Staff, Sponsors and Fans came together to celebrate the year. The evening began with a speech from Vikings CEO Phil Finney, as he summed up the rollercoaster of emotions that the current season...Read More
Chris Dean announced his intentions to retire from rugby league at the end of the current season prior to Sunday’s victory over Swinton Lions, marking his final home appearance with a try. The 31-year-old spoke about the emotions surrounding his final run-out at the Halton Stadium, and how he is hoping to end his career...Read More
Chris Dean marked his final home game in a Widnes Vikings shirt with a try, as he helped his side pick up a 36-28 victory over Swinton Lions. The Vikings’ Championship status had already been confirmed for 2020 after Barrow Raiders’ defeat a day earlier, however the hosts ensured that their home campaign would be...Read More
Widnes Vikings can confirm that Chris Dean will retire from rugby league at the end of the current season. The 31-year-old has featured 178 times for the Vikings and scored 38 tries in his three spells with the club, joining Widnes on a permanent deal back in 2012. During the current Betfred Championship season Dean...Read More
