Widnes Vikings are excited to announce our newest signing for the 2026 season, as forward Jack Bibby returns on a two-year deal.
The young forward arrives at the DCBL Stadium from Huddersfield Giants, having enjoyed a successful loan spell at the end of last season. He has now signed a permanent deal with the club until the end of 2027.
Bibby, 24, is a product of the Wigan Warriors academy and made a try-scoring debut for the Warriors against Hull KR in 2022.
He signed for Huddersfield Giants ahead of 2023 and has gone on to make nine Super League appearances for the club. The powerful prop has also gained valuable Championship experience on loan in the last three seasons, making over 30 appearances for the Vikings, Keighley, and Dewsbury.
After returning to the club, Bibby said: “I’m excited to sign for the club. It’s got a great future ahead from what I gathered talking to Allan last year.
“Having the chance to come back to the club permanently is a really good thing after playing on loan last year. I got on with all the lads and I really enjoyed my time here, so getting the opportunity to get a full pre-season with the boys will only make the bonds better.
“I have faith that this group can create something great this year. With the new signings and the playing group already here, we’ve only got better from last year. I think we will be in that top six securely and it won’t be coming down to the last couple of games like we did last year.”
The powerful forward appeared in the Vikings’ final six games last season after signing on loan at the start of August.
On his newest addition, Head Coach Allan Coleman said: “I’m buzzing to get Jack on board. I think he showed last year how strong a player he can be for us.
“He’s really similar to Dan Murray in the way he provides us with that go-forward. We’ve identified him as a younger profile of player, like with Kieran Taylor, who we can bring in and develop.
“He’s still only 24 years old, so he has a massive future ahead of him and I can’t wait to see him progress.”
Welcome back, Jack. We can’t wait to see you in action!
Signings like this are assisted by the fantastic Widnes VIPS scheme in place to assist in strengthening the Vikings’ squad. If fans wish to sign up for the scheme, they can do so here.
Bibby is sponsored by Vikings Away Travel @ The Village Club Widnes for the 2026 season!
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