Widnes Vikings

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The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at DCBL Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings".

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Listen: Challenge Cup fifth round - Widnes Vikings v Batley Bulldogs Listen to BBC Radio Merseyside commentary as Widnes Vikings face Batley Bulldogs in the Challenge Cup fifth round. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
Widnes win at Bradford in Challenge Cup Watch highlights of Widnes Vikings' victory over Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup fourth round. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024
Watch: Challenge Cup fourth round - Bradford Bulls v Widnes Vikings Watch coverage or listen to radio commentary as Bradford Bulls face Widnes Vikings in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024

Listen: Super League and Championship commentaries Listen to local BBC radio commentary as Leeds Rhinos welcome Warrington Wolves in the Super League and Widnes Vikings face York Knights in the Championship BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2023
Listen: Newcastle v Widnes & York v Toulouse Listen to BBC local radio commentary of Newcastle Thunder v Widnes Vikings followed by York Knights v Toulouse in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on August 4, 2023
Listen: Rugby League Championship - Widnes Vikings v Bradford Bulls Listen to BBC radio commentary as Widnes Vikings face Bradford Bulls in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023

Listen: Championship Rugby - Batley Bulldogs v Widnes Vikings Listen to BBC Radio Merseyside commentary of Batley Bulldogs v Widnes Vikings in the Championship. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2023
Wests Warriors to face Widnes in Challenge Cup National Conference League Wests Warriors will play Championship side Widnes Vikings in the Challenge Cup third round. BBC Sport - Published on February 27, 2023
Listen: Widnes Vikings v Halifax Listen to BBC Radio Merseyside as Widnes Vikings take on Halifax BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023
Liam Walsh: Former Widnes Vikings player dies aged 23 Former professional rugby league player Liam Walsh dies at the age of 23, his former club Widnes confirm. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2021