In March 2019 after narrowly escaping liquidation, Thanks in large part to crowdfunding pages setup by the remaining Widnes Vikings fans. Matty Dawson Jones- 2021 6. The club's first ever success came when they won the Lancashire League trophy in the 1919–20 season. Later in the month Workington Town won the replay 10–0. Their début season in the Super League was in 2002, and the Vikings surprised everyone by narrowly missing out on a play-off place, and finishing seventh. In August 1995 the club decided to bring back Doug Laughton for a third stint as team manager which resulted in Myler's sacking as coach.[3]. Danny Brough - 2022 The RFL overhauled Super League for the 2015 season, scrapping the Franchise System [18] and re-adopted promotion & relegation. In 1962, the league was split into East and West of the Pennines; Widnes and Workington Town met at Central Park, Wigan, in the first final of the Western Division Championship on Saturday 10 November 1962. Simon Finnigan names 21-man squad for West Wales Raiders Challenge Cup tie. Liverpool City were beaten in the second round, then Widnes played Swinton in front of 19,000 at Naughton Park. 👕Yesterday, following our squad numbers announcement on Wednesday, ... we took a closer look at players in 1-7... Today, we're looking closely at those players wearing 8-13 for the Vikings in 2021! Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the RFL Championship. Paul Cullen was unveiled as McCormack's eventual successor[15] and managed the club to victory in the seasons Northern Rail Cup Final, beating a strong Barrow Raiders side 34–18.[16]. With two minutes remaining, Lowdon dropped a goal to earn Workington a 9–9 draw. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. In 2011 Widnes were granted a Super League licence for the 2012–14 seasons and Denis Betts was confirmed as the man who would coach the club. This may result in criminal proceedings against those responsible if any wrongdoing is Widnes closed for the 1915–16 season but recommenced playing in 1916 following the introduction of conscription which meant that would not be accused of keeping men from volunteering for the First World War. The 2016 season saw the Vikings put together a number of early exciting performances, including defeating the previous season's champions Leeds Rhinos 56–12. Widnes won the 2007 Northern Rail Cup Final with a 54–6 victory over Whitehaven at Bloomfield Road stadium[8] and went on to reach the National League Grand Final at the end of the season. A list of FAQs regarding 2021 Season Tickets. On 29 January 1999 Halton Borough Council took over responsibility for the entire stadium, both financially and managerially. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. Simon Finnigan names 21-man squad for Whitehaven Challenge Cup tie. Their opponents were St. Helens, Saints scored after six minutes to take a 3–0 lead, but Widnes hit back with a penalty try, a further try and a penalty to take a 10–3 half-time lead. The season after this (1977–78) saw their first league championship. The following two seasons, Widnes reached the finals of the BBC2 Floodlit Trophy. Widnes Vikings 0 . Match Report: West Wales Raiders 4-58 Widnes Vikings, Widnes Vikings and Community Integrated Care raise Down’s Syndrome Awareness. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves, who they have failed to beat since 2015. This lack of ambition and value for money has resulted in fans walking away from the club in their droves. The first ever game at what later became Naughton Park was against Liversedge on Saturday 12 October 1895. Offload will return to the DCBL Stadium from Tuesday 5th January onwards. The 1979–80 season saw Widnes beat Bradford Northern in the Premiership final, but come second to them in the league and John Player Trophy. Brandon Pickersgill - 2021 2. The 2000 season was one of transition with head coach Colin Whitfield being sacked and replaced by David Hulme. The official Facebook page of Widnes Vikings Rugby League club. Simon Finnigan looks ahead to Sunday's visit of Whitehaven. Step-by-step guide to redeeming and validating your Our League code for Season... Widnes Vikings launch 2021 Season Tickets, which are now on sale. [email protected] The strength of junior rugby league in the area meant the club had a steady stream of new players to offset any losses. Widnes Vikings have confirmed their squad numbers ahead of the 2021 Betfred Championship season. Fri 19 Mar 2021 13.00 EDT. However, it was also during the 2014 season that the club received the news that "legendary supporter" [17] Pat Price had died and condolences for 'the first lady of Rugby League' were received from clubs and supporters throughout the sport. A trip to France to play Le Pontet saw Widnes chosen as the Northern Hemisphere representatives to meet Australia's Grand Final winners. The 1989–90 season saw Widnes play at Anfield, Liverpool beating Wigan 27–22. The club also reached the 2010 Co-operative Championship playoffs but were knocked out in the opening round by Barrow Raiders. In the 1990s Halton Council in partnership with the Widnes agreed to build a new stadium on the existing site, which would provide a multi-purpose complex including a social club, conference facilities, recreational facilities and catering/function facilities and would be the new home venue for Widnes RLFC. A flourish of new signings were announced and the pioneering 'Viking Stronghold' initiative moved from strength to strength. In August 2011, the stadium turf was removed and replaced with a third generation artificial pitch (or ipitch as it became known), in order to improve overall match performance and maximize the use of the club's facilities. 21st Mar 2021 West Wales Raiders A Chall Cup R1 W 58-4 0 Grady, Tyrer 3, Cross, Owens 3, Spedding 2, Lawton Owen 7 . Widnes Vikings 2021 Squad Page 3 2021 Squad This topic has 269 replies, 42 voices, and was last updated 4 Sep 20 @ 6:01 pm by CJ91. This record for consecutive appearances for one club stands to this day. Official website of Widnes Vikings Rugby League Football Club. 931 talking about this. A record attendance for the newly rebuilt stadium was set at 6,644 for a Northern Ford Premiership game against Leigh on Boxing Day 2000. Rhys Evans - 2022 4. Squad Fixtures Prediction League Blogs Contact Login Register Home Forums Widnes Vikings Season 2021 Page 4 Season 2021 This topic has 107 replies, 27 voices, and was last updated 10 Feb 21 @ 3:21 pm by sandgroper. [4] When the RFL announced that a new 12-team Super League was to be formed a chaotic period ensued in which the club was out, then in, then out, then in merged with local rivals Warrington and then finally out again as they finished below the cut-off point of 10th in the existing top flight. Steve Tyrer – who re-signed for the club in the off-season – will wear number four while fellow new signing Lee Jewitt will don 14. This move was completed whilst Brown was still in contract and despite warnings from fans was the beginning of the end for Widnes as a potential mid table team. He finished his run at Hull F.C. In 1930, Widnes with 12 local-born players defied the odds to beat St. Helens 10–3 to bring home the Challenge Cup.[2]. Joe Brown - 2021 3. A decision is due on the structure of Super League for the 2021 campaign, with the fixtures set to follow not far behind. The 2018 season continued as the previous one with few quality signings and a team no longer good enough to compete in Super League. Read More. Widnes also defeated the Ashes-winning 1978 Kangaroo tourists. A host of young local players developed into the "Cup Kings", a golden age for the club. West Wales Raiders 21-Man Squad. The Challenge Cup first-round ties West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings and Featherstone Rovers v Bradford Bulls will be shown live on … Join Offload at Widnes Vikings. [21] Following a fundraising campaign, supported by fans and other rugby league clubs, over £100,000 was raised. Tommy McCue led the club to its first ever Lancashire County Cup win, with a 7–3 victory against Wigan in 1945. He scored an extraordinary try to win the game, dribbling the ball from inside his own half. By May 1876 the club had changed its name to Widnes FC and the cricket side of the organisation had disbanded, presumably to concentrate on football activities. All Games, Players and stats since 1895 & more. March 19, 2021. West was later replaced as coach by Colin Whitfield. From around 1878–84 the club were based at the junction of Millfield/Peelhouse Lane, apart from season 1880–81 when they played on the Widnes Cricket Club ground at Lowerhouse Lane. 21 Mar 2021 21 military volunteers announced to help deliver the opening fixture to the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Widnes became the first club to make two trips to Wembley, with a loss to Hunslet in the 1934 cup final. On 1 February 2019, CEO James Rule resigned because the club faced significant financial challenges as a result of relegation. A Wembley crowd of 84,488 saw Widnes win the Challenge Cup for the third time with a 13–5 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers. After several years of fundraising during the Great Depression of the 1930s, £3,250 was raised to save the ground. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but … The semi-final against Castleford was drawn 7–7. This was the first time in their history that Widnes had won two trophies in the same season. Naughton Park became one of the best known Rugby League grounds in the country due to the success of the 'Chemics' in the 1970s, and 1980s. This was necessary as the joint venture companies arrangements were not performing as expected. This came with a stipulation that the ground could be sold only to the local council at the original price. Canberra took a 12–0 lead but were then swept aside as Widnes stormed home 30–18 to become the first official World Club Champions. No team had ever played more games in reaching Wembley than Widnes in 1964. Jack Owens announced as Widnes Vikings captain for the 2021 season. With two teams being relegated in 2005, due to the inclusion of Catalans Dragons in Superleague from 2006 onwards, Widnes were relegated back down to the second tier of the English game (LHF National League 1). Widnes' tenancy in the Co-operative Championship culminated in September 2011 with a fifth place league finish, and a first round playoff defeat of 36–20 by Sheffield Eagles at Bramall Lane. Widnes dropped out of the wartime Lancashire league in 1940–41 and did not return to league competition until 1945–46. It is quite common for fans to desire the club to return to one of these two jerseys. There were also trips to the John Player and Premiership finals. Join Offload at Widnes Vikings Widnes Vikings - Official Site 15:47 19-Mar-21 West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings live on BBC Sport this Sunday Wales Rugby League - Official Site 13:36 19-Mar-21 Challenge Cup 2021: First round squad news Love Rugby League 13:11 19-Mar-21 The stadium's name has changed a number of times due to sponsorship purposes, with the latest name being the DCBL Stadium. However, the club was not granted a licence to play in the Super League, with the recent financial history of the club coming under close scrutiny. He played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League and the Championship, and on loan from Widnes at the North Wales Crusaders and the London Broncos in the Kingstone Press Championship. Off the field, Widnes had applied for a Super League licence for the 2009 season along with 18 other clubs. [23] Newly appointed Head Coach Kieron Purtill has been leading the boys in a moderately successful streak of wins, culminating in reaching the finals of the 2019 RFL 1895 Cup against Sheffield Eagles. In the first round, two replays were necessary before beating Leigh. A 5–5 draw meant another replay, which was a scoreless draw at Station Road. In his first season, Widnes finished third in the Championship, which equalled the club's best league placing. On 2 November 2007, Widnes were purchased by Steve O'Connor,[10][11] a local business man who had just sold his haulage firm to the Stobart Group. The team went through the season unbeaten at home in the league. In 2017 the team finished bottom but avoided relegation by beating Catalans Dragons and the Million Pound Game. Vics won both games. Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league team who play in the Super League rugby competition. The 1980s started with a Wembley win over Hull Kingston Rovers in 1980–81. 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An investigation has begun to establish where large amounts of sponsorship and other funds have gone whilst the previous board were in charge. Social Media Keep up to date with the Widnes RLFC The following season saw them consolidate with a 9th place finish, and in 2004 they avoided relegation on the final day of the season, with Castleford's defeat by Wakefield Trinity saving Widnes' fate. March 19, 2021. February 2012 saw Widnes' re-emergence into the top tier of rugby league, and they claimed their first two points against Wigan Warriors in a 37–36 win. A major boost for the club was Widnes' first ever trip to the Challenge Cup final, staged at Wembley. All Games, Players and stats since 1895 & more. Myler became coach of Widnes in May 1994. Vince Karalius returned to the club in March 1983 as co-coach with Harry Dawson. Having finished third in the table, Widnes beat Liverpool 10–9 but lost to Hull FC, in the championship final. Under new coach Neil Kelly, Widnes won promotion to Super League in 2001 after beating Oldham 24–12 in the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final.[5]. This resulted in the club sinking to 12th in the division one table, avoiding relegation. Jack Owens announced as Widnes Vikings captain for the 2021 season. In addition, historically the club played in red when away from home. Widnes also installed a fourth generation artificial pitch (or ipitch as it became known) during the off season, making them the first team in modern day rugby league to not play on a traditional grass pitch. From the section Rugby League Keith Elwell began his run of 242 consecutive appearances at Wembley in the 1976–77 Challenge Cup Final, including two as a substitute. Head Coach James Ford has put together a strong squad with a blend of youthful potential and seasoned Super League experience as he plots to earn promotion from an exciting Championship division featuring the likes of London Broncos, Toulouse Olympique, Bradford Bulls & … ... will go ahead because the Broncos are a full-time squad. Home / Main - Widnes RLFC History website for Widnes Vikings Rugby League Football Club - The Chemics. Challenge Cup: BBC to show West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings and Featherstone v Bradford Last updated on 10 March 2021 10 March 2021 . Local man Vince Karalius joined Widnes from St. Helens in 1962 and was appointed club captain. They spent the next five years in the Northern Ford Premiership. [20], The club went into administration on 22 February 2019 after a take-over bid failed; as a result of this development the Rugby Football League imposed a 12-point penalty on the club and their upcoming game against Sheffield was postponed. From 1884–95 they rented a field at Lowerhouse Lane before moving to their third separate site on that road in October 1895. The club managed to prove a number of critics wrong by gaining 12 points in total by the end of their first season back, but this was not enough to prevent the club from finishing at the bottom of the Super League table. A crowd of 28,732 spectators watched the replay, which Widnes won. The club, which has been going since 1894, has applied for permission to knock down its existing meeting room and clubhouse and replace them with a state-of-the-art facility at the end of Cholmondeley Road. The next season saw Hull again beaten by Widnes in the Premiership final. Local rivals Warrington donated their share of the traditional Easter and Christmas derby matches to keep Widnes afloat in 1927–28. In 1902, the Lancashire and Yorkshire leagues were combined to form a second division, Widnes was added to the first division. Current Squad List - Widnes RLFC History website for Widnes Vikings Rugby League Football Club - The Chemics. on 26 September 1982. Castleford Tigers revealed their 2021 squad numbers at a virtual event for the club sponsors on Friday night. Frank Endacott arrived at Widnes as coach in 2005, but could not improve on the previous seasons. Ross Oakes - 2021 5. They also won the 1975 Challenge Cup final 14–7 versus Warrington at Wembley. Widnes Vikings 0 . In 1996, the first tier of British rugby league clubs played the inaugural Super League season and changed from a winter to a summer season. The final was dubbed "McCue's Match" as the halfback played an important part in the win. Doug Laughton returned to the club in January 1986 and began a series of signings of players from other league clubs and from rugby union. Social Media Keep up to date with the Widnes RLFC He was replaced in May 1975 by Frank Myler. Super League 2021: Why Leigh Centurions feels like home to head coach John Duffy John Duffy had three spells at Leigh as a player and is … Before the start of the 2017 Widnes sold their inspirational captain and best player to their bitter rivals Warrington Wolves. discovered.[22]. A 32–16 defeat by third-placed Halifax however brought the nostalgic 2008 campaign to an end. York City Knights are pleased to announce their squad numbers for the 2021 Betfred Championship season. Though they have struggled in recent years, the Vikings have a healthy mix of experience and youth in their team that could trouble many. By the late 1870s the club was being referred to as "The Chemicals"—subsequently shortened to 'The Chemics'. ... who play in front of crowds of around 200 and whose squad is made up mainly of part‑time local players. Tom Gilmore (born 2 February 1994) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half or stand-off for the Batley Bulldogs in the Betfred Championship. Karalius led a strong Widnes side to the finals of the Lancashire Cup and John Player Trophy and another Wembley victory appearance 19–6 against Wigan. The death of the club's secretary, Tom Naughton in 1932, led to the ground on Lowerhouse Lane being renamed Naughton Park as a gesture of the team's appreciation. West Wales Raiders were handed a dream tie against Widnes Vikings when the draw for the first two rounds of the Betfred Challenge Cup was held this evening. Status of Existing Squad 1 Greg McNally 2 Ryan Ince 3 Iain Thornley 4 Junior Sau 5 Adam Higson 6 Ben Reynolds - gone to Toulouse 7 Jarrod Sammutt 8 Nathan Mason - signed for 2021 9 Liam Hood - signed for 2021 10 Mark Ioane 11 Ben Hellewell 12 Andy Thornley 13 Danny Addy - thought to have signed for Salford 14 Matty Wilde 15 Jordan Thompson Widnes parted company with coach Frank Endacott, and new coach Steve McCormack rebuilt the squad, which notably included Australian full back David Peachey, who kept his word to join the club, despite its relegation. A third trip to Wembley came in 1937, with an 18–5 win over Keighley. The club plays home matches at the Halton Stadium. ... West Wales Raiders v Widnes Vikings. Thirteen Widnes players were killed during the conflict. However, the 1920s saw the club almost go to the wall. Widnes Vikings - Commercial Partnerships Manager - Jobs in sport - news, sports jobs and career advice for the sports industry Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club who are currently competing in the Championship competition are seeking to appoint a … These are the only two known fixtures in that truncated first season. RUNCORN Rowing Club has formally unveiled its plans for a new boathouse on the banks of the Weaver Navigations. Their first game was an away fixture against Runcorn which they lost 15–4. Instagram : @WidnesRL Twitter : @WidnesRL In 1935–36, the team came close to being rugby league champions. One such player was Martin Offiah, who in 1987–88 scored a club record 42 tries. However, this was made up for by victories in the Lancashire County Cup and John Player Trophy. On 1 March 2019, the RFL accepted a takeover by a seven-strong consortium registered as Widnes Rugby League Club Limited, however the 12 point deduction remained in place leaving the club on minus 8 points. In 1999 Widnes narrowly missed out on a place in the Northern Ford Premiership Grand Final. Widnes then beat St. Helens in the Premiership Final at Old Trafford, Manchester a game in which Alan Tait made his début. Widnes Vikings' game against Toulouse postponed. The following season saw him lead his team to Wembley, where Widnes were Rugby League Challenge Cup winners after they defeated Hull Kingston Rovers 13–5. The 1978–79 season saw no less than four cups come to Widnes—the BBC2 floodlit trophy, Lancashire Cup, Premiership and a win at Wembley over Wakefield Trinity in front of a crowd of 93,218. It has also had the honour to have staged national finals and international fixtures. Wigan were beaten in the Charity Shield but had their revenge in the Regal Trophy Final. Vikings to raise Down's syndrome Awareness in partnership with Community Integrated Care. Steve McCormack was re-appointed as Head Coach,[12] and the club were re-admitted into National League 1.
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