Category: Widnes Vikings
Betfred Championship news round-up
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard wants local favourite Keegan Hirst to follow Luke Blake’s example after agreeing a deal to return to the club for…
Betfred Championship news round-up
YORK CITY KNIGHTS have signed Ireland international frontrower Ronan Michael on a two-year deal amid suggestions coach James Ford could move to Wakefield. Ford, 40,…
Wales reveal their 24-man squad for World Cup challenge
Wales have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with only one experienced Super League player involved. Record try-scorer Rhys Williams, of Salford Red…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS hooker Edwin Ipape’s stellar first campaign in the European game after switching from PNG Hunters was reflected by his success in the Championship…
Betfred Championship news round-up
WORKINGTON TOWN, fresh from appointing Anthony Murray as their new coach in succession to Chris Thorman, could enjoy a welcome cash injection – thanks to…
Obituary: Charlie Middlehurst – The former Leigh and Warrington player turned amateur stalwart
By STEVE FOX Charlie Middlehurst (3 March 1946 – 4 September 2022) Charlie Middlehurst, who has passed away aged 76, played professionally for ten years…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS points machine Krisnan Inu is hoping home advantage will prove key as the club target a two-match passage back to Super League. Finishing…
Former England and Wigan Warriors halfback Matty Smith retires
Ex-England halfback Matty Smith has retired from Rugby League at the age of 35. Smith, whose clubs included St Helens, Salford City Reds and Wigan…
Betfred Championship news round-up
WORKINGTON TOWN coach Chris Thorman is leaving the relegated club – and is being tipped to take over at their Championship rivals Newcastle. It would…
Widnes Vikings aim to improve TV record in Halifax Panthers test
John Kear wants camera-shy Widnes Vikings to become Premier performers by toppling Halifax Panthers in their live-screened showdown at the DCBL Arena tonight (Monday, September…