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Vikings face a tough test in the land of the Giants

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:42:53 +0000

VIKINGS face the tough prospect of travelling to on-song Huddersfield on Sunday without skipper Jon Clarke.

Widnes 14 Wakefield 32 - opening night defeat for Vikings

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:20:54 +0000

THREE second half tries in ten minutes consigned Vikings to an opening day defeat against Wakefield Trinity.

Vikings 10 Wakefield 4 Half time

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:10:55 +0000

VIKINGS have a 10-4 half time lead in their Super League opener against Wakefield Trinity Back in the top flight after a six season absence, Vikings went into the game without vice captain Shaun Briscoe, half back Anthony Watts and speedster Paddy Flynn.

Vikings v Wakefield line ups

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:56:17 +0000

Vikings are without vice-captain Shaun Briscoe, Anthony Watts and Paddy Flynn for tonight’s Super League opener against Wakefield Trinity.

Briscoe excited by Vikings Super League challenge

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:26:40 +0000

THE challenge of re-awakening the sleeping giants of British rugby league was too good for Vikings new vice-captain Shaun Briscoe to turn down.

Betts sees nerves in a positive light ahead of opener against Wakefield

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:34:22 +0000

VIKINGS boss Denis Betts believes the nerves that are in the camp at the moment ahead of Friday night’s Super League opener against Wakefield Trinity are a positive sign.

Man-mountain Kite flies into Vikings

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:45:01 +0000

WIDNES Vikings have completed the signing of its 16th new recruit ahead of the 2012 season with Sione ‘John’ Kite joining the club from Melbourne Storm on a one-year contract, which is subject to receiving the necessary visa.

Saints win Langtree Park opener against Widnes Vikings

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:47:41 +0000

THE Star's Mike Critchley reports from Langtree Park as Saints defeat Widnes 42-24.

Paddy Flynn scores first try at Langtree Park

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:04:10 +0000

FORMER Thatto Heath and Haresfinch winger Paddy Flynn earned the honour of scoring the first try at Langtree Park.

Phelps excited to be joining Vikings

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:43:01 +0000

CAMERON Phelps has today become the Vikings’ 15th new recruit ahead of their much anticipated return to Super League in February, having put pen to paper on a two-year contract, which is subject to receiving the necessary visa.

Cameron Phelps signs for Widnes Vikings

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:18:48 +0000

VIKINGS have signed former Hull and Wigan centre Cameron Phelps.

Vikings and Saints squads for tonight's game

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:25:58 +0000

Denis Betts has named the following 21-man squad (squad number in brackets) for tonight's visit to Langtree Park, where the Vikings will face near-neighbours St Helens in the Karalius Cup.

Vikings ready to make history at Langtree Park

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:44:34 +0000

VIKINGS put the finishing touches to their pre-season campaign on Friday night (8pm) when they make history in St Helens.

First strip of Stobart Stadium i-pitch laid

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:47:28 +0000

THE Vikings issued a ground-breaking announcement in mid-August 2011 that it would play and train on the latest generation of artificial grass pitches when it re-entered the game's elite competition in 2012.

Clarke named new Vikings skipper

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:55:08 +0000

JON Clarke, one of 14 new faces at the Stobart Stadium Halton, has been appointed as the Vikings' captain for 2012.