Vikings head coach Denis Betts is keen to strengthen the Club’s links with Newcastle Thunder following the successful pre-season friendly on Saturday.
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New academy kit launched
Widnes Vikings have launched the new Academy kits for the 2016 season, both of which will be on sale at the Vikings Superstore.
Hodgson on new signings and youngsters progress
Vikings assistant coach Brett Hodgson says the Club’s new signings have added enthusiasm to pre-season training and a healthy competition for places in the squad.
Chapelhow brothers get chance to impress
Ted and Jay Chapelhow will get the chance to stake their claim for a first team place in the Super League opener against Wakefield when the Vikings travel to Newcastle on Saturday.
My 2015 in numbers
This time of year enables you to look back at the previous 12 months and of course ahead to the new one.
2015 saw 98 live games attended, a personal record.
Of those 98, highlights would probably have to be Warrington Town’s Doodson Sport Cup final triumph over Farsley on penalties at Edgeley Park; a first visit to Braehead Arena to see the Clan ice hockey team take on Manchester Storm; and a very hot-tempered rugby league Championship season opener between Leigh and Bradford.
Betts praise for youngsters
Vikings Head Coach Denis Betts was disappointed with his side’s performance in front of a “fantastic turnout” at the Select Security Stadium.
Skin Deep backs Vikings new boy
Setaimata Sa’s player sponsor for 2016, Skin Deep Aesthetics, is the Community Sponsor for the Festive Derby against Warrington Wolves on Sunday (3pm kick-off).
Betts hails Sinfield and Leeds
Widnes Vikings Head Coach Denis Betts has hailed Kevin Sinfield and Leeds Rhinos after the treble-winning skipper finished second in BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
