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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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55:11

S4 Ep4: North West to North East?

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2026/02/12

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.

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46:55

S4 Ep3: A pivotal year on and off the pitch for Widnes?

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2026/02/06

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 ahead to the Challenge Cup tie against Leeds, after they left out some of

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51:39

S4 Ep2: Too early to worry after ‘game of two halves’...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2026/01/23

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 value of another player going out on loan, the chase for a new full-back

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70:15

S3 Ep36: 2026 is here: Full backs, fixtures & facing...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2026/01/16

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 demise of Featherstone and discussion over Toby Hughes’ loan move to

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42:44

S3 Ep35: New crest, new kit but momentum lost?

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/12/24

James and Mike are back to catch up on an eventful few weeks at Widnes Vikings, with the launch of a new club crest and the new kit for 2026.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 show of 2025 - thanks for listening!

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36:04

S3 Ep34: Vikings Voice Q&A: Mike puts your questions...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Ahead of the Widnes kit launch, listen to a special edition of the podcast with Mike Parsons joined by Widnes Vikings General Manager Tim Holmes to answer your questions submitted via Vikings Voice.Why the new club crest How Debeau Performance were chosen Player number 27? Season Tickets sales update ‘Make the club great again’

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62:07

S3 Ep33: Widnes 2026 squad depth chart plus how to...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/11/21

James and Mike are back to assess how Widnes Vikings are shaping up for the 2026 season following the latest signings.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. Donate to support the podcast

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53:41

S3 Ep32: Tim Holmes and Dave Rolt on their returns to...

Widnes Rugby Chat - Widnes Vikings Rugby League Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Widnes Vikings General Manager Tim Holmes and Commercial Manager Dave Rolt are special guests on this episode of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, as they both discuss their respective returns to the club.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. *Apologies for the occasional sound issue within the podcast, we had to remove some background

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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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