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
James and Mike are back to discuss Widnes’ run of four consecutive league wins that has them up to second in the Championship.
Hear from Allan Coleman after the most recent win over Goole Vikings.
And we discuss the current squad situation, with players out on loan and some left out of the team, and what that could mean for the rest of the season.
James and Mike return to discuss the Challenge Cup game against Leeds and the attendance in the north stand, and what that might mean for moving forward.
Allan Coleman gives his immediate reaction to another brave showing by his Vikings side against Super League opposition.
We talk about the concerning news from Halifax and what impact that may have on the future, as well as look ahead to the trip to Workington.
Could 2026 turn in to a pivotal year for Widnes on and off the pitch, in the context of the RFL's 144-point recommendation for the game and talk of a 16-team Super League?
It started in a positive fashion with a crowd of more than 4,000 in attendance as the Vikings beat North Wales Crusaders in the home opener, and we hear from coach Allan Coleman in the immediate aftermath of that victory, that did come at a cost.
We look ahea...
James and Mike review the opening day defeat to London Broncos, while we also hear Allan Coleman’s thoughts post-match after what he called a game of two halves.
We also question whether it’s too early for some of the negativity that’s flying around and discuss Jordan Abdull, following the article where he opened up about his mental health issues.
There’s the usual run down of the week’s news and talking points, including the v...
It’s the first Widnes Rugby Chat podcast of 2026 as we head in to the opening weekend of the season, where the Vikings will kick-off the Championship campaign with a tough trip to pre-season favourites London Broncos.
James and Mike review the Warrington friendly and discuss the unsavoury fan incidents that marred the game, according to some in the press.
There’s news of what’s going to happen with the fixtures following the de...
The fixtures are out for both the men's and women's teams, who are preparing for their first season in the Championship.
But there's some disappointment at the lack of merchandise available for Christmas and question marks about a certain sponsorship deal.
The final ...
Why the new club crest
How Debeau Performance were chosen
Player number 27?
Season Tickets sales update
‘Make the club great again’
The new Championship format is debated, including speculation over Widnes' opponents for the new season, and just how the RFL can sort it out for the future.
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They talk about their reasons for returning and how they’re hoping to make an impact, as well as discussing a number of topics including the state of rugby league, promotion and relegation and much more.
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Comparisons are made to last year's score, with Widnes highlighting that they made the fourth biggest improvement in score.
There's some chatter on new signings Jack Bibby and Kieran Taylor.
They talk about their season, Super League aspirations and how the women’s game has progressed at Widnes and beyond.
There’s insight in to what to expect on Sunday as they look to end an excellent season on a high and earn promotion to the Champi...
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!
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.
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 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 the...
Then just a short run through from James of the news affecting Widnes this week, plus the usual Championship predictions.
James and Mike debate the impending changes around the Championship, the impact on recruitment and the player pool and there’s our usual Cham...
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, held...
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.
Recorded on Thursday evening, our Championship predictions for the weekend are included too.
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