Widnes Vikings were on the wrong end of a 28-12 score line on Saturday afternoon, as they were out muscled by Toulouse Olympique at the Halton Stadium. A second half score from Jack Owens looked to spark a comeback, however the French outfit proved too strong and condemned the Vikings to a second defeat in...Read More
Widnes Vikings fell to an agonising defeat at the hands of Toronto Wolfpack on Sunday evening, as they were beaten 24-19 after a late Anthony Mullally try cancelled out Danny Craven’s drop-goal. The hosts put in a great performance against their well-fancied opponents, who wrapped up the league leaders shield as they picked up a...Read More
Widnes Vikings were held to nil by Bradford Bull on Sunday afternoon, as they were beaten 62-0 at Odsal in Round 19 of the Betfred Championship season. The Vikings rarely threatened their opponents’ line, as they were unable to cross the whitewash and shipped 11 tries in a disappointing display away from home. Kieron Purtill...Read More
Widnes Vikings made it four home victories in a row as they battled past Batley Bulldogs, running out 28-22 winners on Friday evening. Joe Edge and Jacob Dugdale made the step up from the club’s academy to make their first team debuts, with both youngsters impressing as the Vikings picked up a vital two points....Read More
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 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