Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast

James and Mike go through the new signings arriving at Widnes for 2025 and discuss how the squad for next season is shaping up, as well as giving their current best 13, with more signings in the pipeline...

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We hear from Widnes chairman Stuart Murphy following the presentation of the Vikings’ club grading score for 2024 from IMG and the RFL, which ranked them a lowly 22nd in the professional rugby league rankings.

What does the score mean? And what next for the Vikings?

James and Mike also discuss the immediate fallout from the score, which has seen the departure of Chris Hamilton.

To view the blog post breaking down the various aspects of Widnes’ IMG score, visit: https://widnesrugby.com/blogs/breaking-down-widnes-lowly-img-grading-score-for-2024/ 

Listen to more on the Chris Hamilton departure on BBC Radio Merseyside here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k27yhd 

James and Mike reflect on the end of Widnes' season at York, we hear from Allan Coleman and look ahead to what could be in store in 2025.

In a special edition of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, we look ahead to the Championship play-off between York and Widnes.

Hear from: Allan Coleman, Liam Bent, Jack Owens, Daniel Murray, Joe Lyons and York coach Mark Applegarth.

James and Mike bring you the squad news and all the latest thoughts before Saturday's big clash.

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Hear from Allan Coleman as he expresses his pride at reaching the play-off and offers his message to the fans for their contributions. James and Mike discuss the win at Barrow and look ahead to what’s in store at York this week.

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It’s do or die time for Widnes, who must win at Barrow on Sunday to make the play-offs. Mike provides plenty of insight from the recent Widnes VIPs evening with Widnes coach Allan Coleman, who also spoke to James straight after the home defeat to Toulouse last time out. There’s player talk, dual-reg and more as signings season appears on the horizon.

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A slightly late episode this week as Mike Parsons talks us through the Widnes Vikings awards night, that saw Jordan Johnstone clean up with three major awards. There's discussion over the confirmation of several players leaving at the end of the season, and what that means for the rest. Plus news of a transfer blow that could have a big impact on 2025 plans.

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We hear Allan Coleman's immediate reaction to the defeat to York, which opens up the Championship play-off race once more, giving Widnes work to do over the final three weekends. James and Mike look ahead to Doncaster, talk about the latest signing rumours and plot who might be in the Vikings squad for 2025.

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Allan Coleman pays tribute to the Widnes players and fans after the win at Batley, while James and Mike pore over the respective run-ins of the teams involved in the Championship play-off race. We hear from York director of rugby Andrew Henderson about his brief stint with Widnes during his playing days, some 20 years ago.

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Talking points are the name of the game in this week’s Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, as James and Mike ponder over the best matches of the season and debate the best new signing and player of the year. There’s chat about average attendances and just what can be done to improve them, especially in light of the IMG grading system. We also discuss the new range of merchandise on offer.

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