Widnes Vikings Wheelchair team became the first north-west based team ever to win the RFL Challenge Trophy with a perfect performance in Nottingham at the weekend.
They won all six of their games, including a 10-6 win over Warrington Wolves in the final, with Will McClymont earning the man of the match award.
The trophy has previously been won by Hereford Harriers, Gravesend Dynamite and Castleford Tigers.
Tournament squad:
Dixie – Sponsored by the Golden Generation
Chris Haycock
Andrew Holland – Sponsored by The National Association of Shopfitters
Alex Howe
Kieran Lacey
Will McClymont – Sponsored by the Cadel Family
Stephen Roberts
Game 1 v Team Colostomy UK (Group stage)
W 36 – 0
Tries – Dixie 3, Will McClymont 1, Alex Howe 1, Kieran Lacey 1
Conversions – Alex Howe 6
Comfortable victory in our opening fixture
Game 2 v Kings Lynn Black Knights (Group stage)
W 24 – 0
Tries – Dixie 5
Conversions – Alex Howe 2
Another comfortable game with the kick and chase particularly effective
Game 3 v Salford Red Devils (Group stage)
W 18 – 12
Tries – Dixie 2, Will McClymont 1
Conversions – Will McClymont 2
Tough game where we never got going and had to come from behind to win
Game 4 v Hull KR (Group stage)
W 24 – 0
Tries – Dixie 2, Kieran Lacey 2
Conversions – Will McClymont 4
Possibly our best performance of the day. Lovely free flowing rugby.
Game 5 v Leigh Leopards (Semi-Final)
W 4 – 1
Tries – Andrew Holland 1
A very difficult game with both teams defending resolutely. A spectacular try scored in the corner was just enough to win the game and was one of only two tries Leigh conceded during the entire tournament.
Game 6 v Warrington Wolves (Final)
W 10 – 6
Tries – Dixie 1, Will McClymont 1
Conversions – Will McClymont 1
Man of the match (as chosen by the match officials) – Will McClymont.
Two early scores and then defensive solidity against a difficult opponent.
With thanks to Andrew Holland.
