Allan Coleman grateful for break at busy Widnes Vikings before 1895 Cup

WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman was thankful for a league bye round as he starts the build-up to Sunday’s 1895 Cup quarter-final clash at York….

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Obituary: Doug Laughton – Widnes’ legendary World Club Challenge-winning coach

DOUG LAUGHTON (May 13, 1944 – March 16, 2025) IT took ten years – and a turkey dinner – to get Doug Laughton to his…

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Widnes Vikings prop joins St Helens on dual-registration

WIDNES VIKINGS prop Brett Bailey has joined St Helens on dual-registration. Having fractured his foot in pre-season, Bailey is yet to feature for the Vikings…

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Cai Taylor-Wray steers Widnes Vikings to victory at Doncaster

DONCASTER 22 WIDNES VIKINGS 26 JAMES GORDON, Eco-Power Stadium, Sunday DONCASTER were downed in their first home game of the year as dual-registration fullback Cai…

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Warrington Wolves fullback Cai Taylor-Wray makes short-term dual-registration move

WIDNES VIKINGS have announced that Warrington Wolves fullback Cai Taylor-Wray has joined the club on dual registration. Taylor-Wray featured for the Wire in Saturday’s Challenge…

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Widnes Vikings forward handed eight-match ban for historical tweets

AT an Operational Rules Tribunal last night, Nick Gregson of Widnes Vikings accepted that he was guilty of historical tweets using unacceptable language. He was…

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Warrington Wolves star bombs certain try with incredible error in Challenge Cup win

WARRINGTON WOLVES are into the hat for the Challenge Cup Quarter-Final after a narrow 26-16 win over Widnes Vikings at the weekend. But, they were…

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Former Great Britain captain, Widnes and Leeds coach Doug Laughton dies aged 80

DOUG LAUGHTON, the former Great Britain backrower and captain and Widnes and Leeds coach, has died aged 80. Born in Widnes, he played for St…

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Sam Burgess’ praise for Widnes Vikings after Warrington Wolves’ close escape

SAM BURGESS was just happy to get the win after his Warrington side survived a Challenge Cup scare at derby rivals Widnes. Two late tries…

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Warrington Wolves survive huge Challenge Cup fright at Widnes Vikings

WIDNES VIKINGS 16 WARRINGTON WOLVES 26 JAMES GORDON, DCBL Stadium, Saturday WARRINGTON left it late to edge a thrilling first Cheshire derby against Widnes in…

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