Widnes Vikings battled past a spirited North Wales Crusaders side, ending their pre-season campaign with a 34-16 victory at the DCBL Stadium. Heavy fog threatened to halt the fixture before it had even started, before a final inspection led to the game going ahead. Kenny Baker featured against his former club, scoring in this fixture...Read More
Widnes Vikings made it back-to-back pre-season victories as they defeated Castleford Tigers 32-10 at the DCBL Stadium. New recruits Jake Spedding, Deon Cross, Pat Moran and Jack Johnson were all on the scoresheet, with Logan Tomkins, Kenny Baker and Matty Smith also getting their first run out in black and white. The Vikings opened the...Read More
Widnes Vikings’ pre-season campaign kick started with a victory, as a youthful side defeated Rochdale Hornets 34-24 at the Crown Oil Arena on Sunday afternoon. Jayden Hatton captained the side, which included new signings Conor Dwyer and Liam Cooper who were both on the scoresheet in the victory. The Vikings also handed opportunities to four...Read More
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
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