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Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast

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

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47:40

S3 Ep31: IMG ranking reaction and breakdown as Widnes...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/10/24

We break down Widnes' IMG grading score and ranking after last week's announcement of the three teams joining the expanded Super League, which unsurprisingly didn't include the Vikings.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.

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28:19

S3 Ep30: 'One More Win': Inside Widnes Women’s Grand...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Widnes Vikings women’s head coach Dom Dean and long-serving player Jenny Moss are special guests on the podcast ahead of this weekend’s Grand Final clash with Wakefield.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 Championship.

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58:35

S3 Ep29: Abdull is a Viking reaction, women's...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/09/25

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!

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53:55

S3 Ep28: Widnes fall short as 2026 remains a mystery

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/09/11

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.

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63:12

S3 Ep27: The future of the Championship and Widnes...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/09/04

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.

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65:12

S3 Ep26: Championship run-ins assessed and where does...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/21

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. Donate to support the podcast

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15:13

S3 Ep25: Bennison boost after beating Batley

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/15

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.

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52:36

S3 Ep24: Ben Condon and Morgan McWhirter on life in...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/06

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.

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52:44

S3 Ep23: Widnes for Super League 2026?!

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/08/01

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

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74:43

S3 Ep22: Doncaster disaster - who's at fault?

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/07/25

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.

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58:33

S3 Ep21: Half-back injury woes to de-rail Widnes...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/07/12

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.

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32:43

S3 Ep20: Interview with Widnes Vikings chairman...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/07/05

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

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91:50

S3 Ep19: Your questions answered + York match reaction

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/27

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.

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42:38

S3 Ep18: Demoralised but it's not just the draw

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/19

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+

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71:49

S3 Ep17: Should Widnes change the club logo? Plus...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/06/06

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

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64:36

S3 Ep16: Fans are getting short-changed - why clubs...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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 Hunslet. Are fans getting short changed? Are clubs doing enough to arrest all the

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59:39

S3 Ep15: Odsal woe adds to Widnes worry and wonder...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/27

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 feature. Enjoy the listen! Don’t forget to sign up to WidnesRugby+ to support the

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44:15

S3 Ep14: Feature length interview with Widnes coach...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/14

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.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider donating to WidnesRugby+ here. Photo RLPix

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55:17

S3 Ep13: A recruitment puzzle piece and your...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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 into two, and how important a win over Featherstone this week might be for the

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74:47

S3 Ep12: Is the player movement situation turning...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/05/01

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 the club announced this week, plus an update on the injury issues within the Widnes

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