Ex-St Helens forward leaves Championship club just a month after joining

FORMER St Helens forward McKenzie Buckley has left Championship club Widnes Vikings a month after joining.

Buckley, 21, joined the Vikings ahead of the 2025 season from Saints. However, the club has now agreed to a request from Buckley to release him from his contract.

The Vikings also added: “Everyone at the club would like to wish him luck in the future.”

Buckley made his debut for St Helens in a 30-10 defeat to Castleford Tigers during the 2022 Super League season and has also made first-team appearances on loan for Whitehaven and North Wales Crusaders over the last two seasons.

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