Widnes Vikings have appointed former Leigh Centurions coach Kieron Purtill as their new coach.
Widnes have been without a head coach since Francis Cummins left at the end of the season after the Vikings' relegation from Super League via the Qualifiers.
After Leigh's disastrous start to 2018, Purtill was appointed as Neil Jukes' replacement. Widnes confirm Kieron Purtill as head coach
Widnes Vikings have appointed former Leigh Centurions coach Kieron Purtill as their new coach.
Widnes have been without a head coach since Francis Cummins left at the end of the season after the Vikings' relegation from Super League via the Qualifiers.
After Leigh's disastrous start to 2018, Purtill was appointed as Neil Jukes' replacement. 
