Author: James

The dust has settled on a relatively successful 2024 campaign for Widnes, as they reached the Championship play-offs for the first time since relegation from Super League, albeit that achievement was somewhat marred by the IMG grading revelations that followed.

Widnes Vikings’ squad for 2025 is taking shape, and here we have all the confirmed signings, retentions and departures, as well as the contract status of players with a handful already signed up for 2026.

Widnes Vikings chairman Stuart Murphy couldn’t help but show his frustration at the club’s disappointing IMG grading score, that saw them come out ranked 22nd in the list of professional rugby league clubs.

Widnes coach Allan Coleman will take inspiration from his hometown club Leigh when the Vikings enter the play-offs against York Knights on Saturday.

A win in any of the last three games would have secured a play-off berth for Widnes, but as it is, it will go down to the wire and the final regular season game away at Barrow Raiders.