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 the future.

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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.

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 Championship predictions.

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, held by the club earlier this week, and James celebrates a full house in the Championship predictions.

There's also a run through of the players Widnes currently have on contract for 2026 and beyond, as we speculate who else might remain...

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 refresh the club logo - whether it be a nod back to the old Vikings head logo or even the town crest.

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