Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast
A regular podcast produced by Widnes fan and journalist James Gordon, featuring opinions, debates, interviews, match reaction, studio guests and more on Widnes Vikings rugby league club. JOIN: Widnes Rugby League Fans Facebook page
Episodes
September 25, 2025 • 58 mins
James and Mike return to discuss Widnes' first new signing of 2026, half-back Jordan Abdull.
Mike fills us in on his visit to watch Widnes Vikings Women, as they prepare for the League One play-offs, and also the end of season awards.
Then your questions are answered, including thoughts on squad balance, season tickets and the average age of the crowd!
Mike fills us in on his visit to watch Widnes Vikings Women, as they prepare for the League One play-offs, and also the end of season awards.
Then your questions are answered, including thoughts on squad balance, season tickets and the average age of the crowd!
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September 11, 2025 • 53 mins
James and Mike review the defeat at Halifax that brought an end to Widnes' hopes of reaching the 2025 Championship play-offs.
Mystery remains over what 2026 will look like, be it in Super League or the Championship.
We also give our picks for Try of the Season.
Mystery remains over what 2026 will look like, be it in Super League or the Championship.
We also give our picks for Try of the Season.
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September 4, 2025 • 63 mins
James and Mike return to discuss Widnes' five match winning run and look ahead to the crunch trip to Halifax this week that will almost certainly decide who makes the top six.
There's a long discussion over the new Championship format, with some talk on how the fixture format will work in the new-look 21-team division.
And we ponder if there is any realistic chance of Widnes being in Super League in 2026.
There's a long discussion over the new Championship format, with some talk on how the fixture format will work in the new-look 21-team division.
And we ponder if there is any realistic chance of Widnes being in Super League in 2026.
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August 21, 2025 • 65 mins
James and Mike return as Widnes kept their season alive with a win away at Barrow, with Allan Coleman providing his reaction to that game.
There's analysis of the respective run-ins of the teams in the hunt for the Championship play-offs, as Widnes prepare to face Featherstone this weekend.
Attention then turns to the ongoing plans to increase Super League to 14 teams in 2026, and where that leaves Widnes for...
There's analysis of the respective run-ins of the teams in the hunt for the Championship play-offs, as Widnes prepare to face Featherstone this weekend.
Attention then turns to the ongoing plans to increase Super League to 14 teams in 2026, and where that leaves Widnes for...
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August 15, 2025 • 15 mins
In a rather understated 100th ever episode of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, we hear from Allan Coleman following Widnes' win over Batley.
Then just a short run through from James of the news affecting Widnes this week, plus the usual Championship predictions.
Then just a short run through from James of the news affecting Widnes this week, plus the usual Championship predictions.
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August 6, 2025 • 52 mins
Widnes pair Morgan McWhirter and Ben Condon are special guests on the podcast, to talk about life in Widnes, how they have found playing in the Championship and their hopes for the rest of the season. They also talk about their team-mates and Super League prospects for the future.
James and Mike debate the impending changes around the Championship, the impact on recruitment and the player pool and there’s our usual Ch...
James and Mike debate the impending changes around the Championship, the impact on recruitment and the player pool and there’s our usual Ch...
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August 1, 2025 • 52 mins
James and Mike get together after a typically turbulent week for rugby league where it was announced that Super League would be increasing to 14 teams for 2026 - and Widnes have thrown their hat in to the ring!
We discuss the merits of that, as well as pore over Widnes' defeat to Bradford, which further lessens the chances of seeing play-off rugby this season.
Mike reports from the Vikings Voice Fans' Forum, ...
We discuss the merits of that, as well as pore over Widnes' defeat to Bradford, which further lessens the chances of seeing play-off rugby this season.
Mike reports from the Vikings Voice Fans' Forum, ...
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July 25, 2025 • 74 mins
James and Mike return to debate the main talking points from the disastrous defeat to 11-man Doncaster which leaves Widnes' play-off chances hanging by a thread.
We answer your questions, including one that asks who's at fault for Widnes' current predicament?
There's more talk over the planned Super League changes, IMG and our usual Championship predictions.
We answer your questions, including one that asks who's at fault for Widnes' current predicament?
There's more talk over the planned Super League changes, IMG and our usual Championship predictions.
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July 12, 2025 • 58 mins
James and Mike return to pore over the half-back injury situation that gripped the defeat to Oldham. There’s some talk on the recent win over Toulouse, we hear from Allan Coleman in the immediate aftermath of the Oldham game and discuss the return of Adam Lawton.
Recorded on Thursday evening, our Championship predictions for the weekend are included too.
Recorded on Thursday evening, our Championship predictions for the weekend are included too.
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July 5, 2025 • 32 mins
Widnes Vikings chairman Stuart Murphy comes on to the podcast for a special in-depth interview, answering questions on a range of subjects including finance, player recruitment, IMG, Super League and more.
Support the running costs of the podcast with a donation here
Support the running costs of the podcast with a donation here
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June 27, 2025 • 91 mins
This week's Widnes Rugby Chat podcast features reaction from the York defeat and a look ahead to the home game with Toulouse.
Your questions are answered, as Mike provides insight from a meeting within the club this week.
Your questions are answered, as Mike provides insight from a meeting within the club this week.
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June 19, 2025 • 42 mins
James and Mike are back to pore over the draw against Halifax which felt more like a point lost than a point gained.
The same old problems regarding squad size and player availability are discussed, and there's the usual Championship chatter and predictions.
Help support the running costs of the podcast and WidnesRugby.com by donating or joining WidnesRugby+
The same old problems regarding squad size and player availability are discussed, and there's the usual Championship chatter and predictions.
Help support the running costs of the podcast and WidnesRugby.com by donating or joining WidnesRugby+
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June 6, 2025 • 71 mins
James and Mike are back for the latest Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, which features a lengthy post-match interview with Allan Coleman following the win at London Broncos.
Worries over the blunt Widnes attack in recent months are discussed as part of the your questions section, which also features talk on individual players and live streaming.
And then we raise the debate of whether it's time for Widnes to refres...
Worries over the blunt Widnes attack in recent months are discussed as part of the your questions section, which also features talk on individual players and live streaming.
And then we raise the debate of whether it's time for Widnes to refres...
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May 30, 2025 • 64 mins
A second podcast of the week in what has turned in to a big week of news and talking points at Widnes.
The big boost of a new deal for Matty Fozard was followed by the abrupt exit of Martyn Reilly - those two pieces of news are discussed at length in this podcast.
There’s the loan return to Adam Lawton and Luke Thomas’ arrival from Warrington to discuss too, as well as Brett Bailey going out the other way to ...
The big boost of a new deal for Matty Fozard was followed by the abrupt exit of Martyn Reilly - those two pieces of news are discussed at length in this podcast.
There’s the loan return to Adam Lawton and Luke Thomas’ arrival from Warrington to discuss too, as well as Brett Bailey going out the other way to ...
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May 27, 2025 • 59 mins
James and Mike reconvene to assess Widnes’ latest defeat at Bradford and discuss where that leaves the Vikings in terms of the race for the play-offs.
We pull out some of the key talking points from the recent podcast episode with Allan Coleman, including the impact the budget has on Widnes’ chances of competing at the top.
The merits of the loan system, salary cap and club’s prospects for Super League also f...
We pull out some of the key talking points from the recent podcast episode with Allan Coleman, including the impact the budget has on Widnes’ chances of competing at the top.
The merits of the loan system, salary cap and club’s prospects for Super League also f...
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May 14, 2025 • 44 mins
James Gordon sits down with Widnes Vikings coach Allan Coleman for a feature length interview to discuss current form, pressure, his new contract, recruitment for this year and next, dual-reg and plenty more.
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May 9, 2025 • 55 mins
James and Mike bring you the latest Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, recorded just before Widnes announced the signing of Jake Maizen.
His part in the recruitment puzzle is discussed in anticipation of his signing, and fans' questions are answered with thoughts on team selection and possible players for 2026.
Mike gives his insight on the win over Hunslet and we look at the possibility of the Championship splitting...
His part in the recruitment puzzle is discussed in anticipation of his signing, and fans' questions are answered with thoughts on team selection and possible players for 2026.
Mike gives his insight on the win over Hunslet and we look at the possibility of the Championship splitting...
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May 1, 2025 • 74 mins
In a bumper episode of Widnes Rugby Chat, James and Mike debate all the big talking points of the week.
The controversial departure of Ryan Lannon, and the lack of dual-registration players at the weekend, prompts a debate about the player contract situation and the wider player pool issues in rugby league, and how that's turning off some fans.
There's a chat about exciting new signing Morgan McWhirter, who t...
The controversial departure of Ryan Lannon, and the lack of dual-registration players at the weekend, prompts a debate about the player contract situation and the wider player pool issues in rugby league, and how that's turning off some fans.
There's a chat about exciting new signing Morgan McWhirter, who t...
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April 25, 2025 • 52 mins
Hear from Widnes coach Allan Coleman after the draw at home to Oldham, in which Warrington half-back Oli Leyland featured at full-back for the Vikings, something that apparently left Wolves coach Sam Burgess a bit frustrated this week.
There's the usual chatter about the game, plus James and Mike look ahead to the weekend's Championship fixtures and Widnes' trip to York.
There's the usual chatter about the game, plus James and Mike look ahead to the weekend's Championship fixtures and Widnes' trip to York.
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April 17, 2025 • 62 mins
James and Mike are back to pore over Widnes' two heavy defeats against York and Barrow that have raised questions over the season and the squad.
Hear from Allan Coleman, who reflects on the defeat to Barrow.
Plus we discuss the challenges over squad building, player recruitment and why Widnes seem to face the same issues year in, year out.
Hear from Allan Coleman, who reflects on the defeat to Barrow.
Plus we discuss the challenges over squad building, player recruitment and why Widnes seem to face the same issues year in, year out.
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