Widnes Vikings picked up their third victory in nine days, as their busy schedule came to an end with a 38-14 win over Barrow Raiders on Sunday afternoon. Joe Lyons became the club’s latest Club 20 inductee, marking the occasion with a try, while Jay Chapelhow and Jayden Hatton helped themselves to a brace each...Read More
Widnes Vikings returned to winning ways in emphatic style on Friday night, as they ran in seven tries to see off Sheffield Eagles 36-6 at the Halton Stadium. The re-arranged Round 4 Betfred Championship fixture marked Keanan Brand’s induction in Club 20, which he marked with a brace of tries in the second half to...Read More
Widnes Vikings suffered a disappointing defeat at home to York City Knights on Sunday, as they were edged 16-12 at the Halton Stadium. The hosts were restricted to just two points in the second half, as they failed to turn prolonged periods of pressure into points, with the York defence holding firm. Kieron Purtill made...Read More
Widnes Vikings fell to a 36-22 defeat to Leigh Centurions, as they brought the curtain down on the 2019 Summer Bash at Bloomfield Road. After falling 24 points behind, Widnes threatened a late comeback, however they fell just short before Leigh crossed in the dying moments to seal the two points. Kieron Purtill made four...Read More
Widnes Vikings ended a two-game losing run and climbed the Betfred Championship table, as they defeated Swinton Lions 32-10 at Heywood Road. Ted Chapelhow crossed for a brace, with his second putting the result beyond doubt, helping the Vikings move above their opponents into 11th place. Kieron Purtill made three changes to last week’s side, with...Read More
Widnes Vikings fell to a second defeat in a row, as Liam Finn’s drop-goal was the difference in a 25-24 loss to Dewsbury Rams. It is the first time the Vikings have lost back-to-back games this season, and also the first home defeat they have suffered in 2019. Kieron Purtill welcomed Danny Craven, Owen Farnworth...Read More
Widnes Vikings were unable to pick up an Easter double, as they fell to a 17-10 defeat away to York City Knights on Monday. Jayden Hatton made his first start for the Vikings after being named as an unused substitute against Batley Bulldogs earlier in the season, with Ben Davies also coming in for his...Read More
Widnes Vikings climbed off the bottom of the Betfred Championship table with a brilliant 30-12 Good Friday victory over Leigh Centurions at the Halton Stadium. Calum O’Neill marked his competitive debut with a try, as the Vikings kept their opponents scoreless in the second half to pick up the two points. Kieron Purtill brought the...Read More
