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
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
Widnes Vikings survived a late scare to pick up their third victory in a row, seeing off Bradford Bulls 25-20 at the Halton Stadium on Sunday. It was the second consecutive home fixture that Widnes had played in front of over 5,000 supporters, and they were treated to a tense affair which the visitors thought...Read More
After a turbulent week off the field, Widnes Vikings celebrated saving the club with an emphatic 44-22 victory over Featherstone Rovers, in front of 5,782 fans on Sunday. It was the perfect end to a week of high emotions, as the Vikings started to chip away at their points deduction following administration, ending the day...Read More
Widnes Vikings got their 2019 Betfred Championship campaign off to the perfect start, as Ryan Ince scored a hat-trick in a 40-16 victory over Halifax on Sunday. Anthony Gelling also marked his debut with a brace of tries, as Jack Owens enjoyed his return to the Vikings with a try and six goals. There were...Read More
