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Widnes Vikings men’s 2026 squad

(1) Matt Fleming 

Born: 13th January 1996, Warrington

Position: Centre, Full-back

Widnes debut: v London Broncos

Other clubs: St Helens, Leigh Leopards (loan), London Broncos, London Skolars (loan), Dewsbury Rams

A product of the St Helens academy, Fleming made his Super League debut against Leeds back in 2015. He went on to score his first senior try against the Vikings. After leaving St Helens, he made the move to London and then to Dewsbury before linking up with Widnes. In 2024 he passed 150 career appearances and enters the 2026 season almost certain to pass 100 appearances playing for Widnes.

(2) Mike Butt 

Born: 6th May 1995, Manchester

Position: Wing

Widnes debut: v Swinton Lions (1895 Cup) 04.02.2024

Other clubs: Swinton Lions

The former Broughton Park Rugby Union player made the switch to Rugby League at 18 years old. Impressing at College and University level, Mike signed a contract with Swinton Lions in 2015. In 2024 he followed head coach Allan Coleman to Widnes, during his first season, Butt passed 200 career appearances. He has represented Wales in a World Cup and scored his first try for his country in a 34-10 defeat against France back in 2022.

(3) Jack Owens

Born: 3rd June 1994, Widnes

Position: Centre, Full-back

Widnes debut: v Siddal (Challenge Cup) 06.03.2011

Other clubs: Whitehaven (loan), St Helens, Sheffield Eagles (loan), Leigh Leopards

The hometown Full-back came through the club’s academy and made his first team debut at the age of 16. He Played for the Vikings in Super League between 2012-15 mainly on the Wing before moving on to St Helens. He returned to the club in 2019 and passed the 1,000 points barrier for Widnes during the 2025 season. During the same season he made the transition to Centre from his original position of Full-back.

(4) Joe Edge

Born: 22nd February 2000, Widnes

Position: Centre, Full-back

Widnes debut: v Batley Bulldogs (Championship) 21.06.2019

Other clubs: Warrington Wolves (academy)

The hometown Centre is a product of the Vikings Scholarship system. He had a brief spell at local rivals Warrington Wolves before making the return back to Widnes in 2019. Joe has experience of representing England at under 15 and 16 level. In 2023 he claimed coaches player of the year and in the 2025 he backed this up by securing supporters player of the year. In 2025 Joe surpassed 100 appearances and 50 goals for the club. Despite primarily playing Centre for Widnes he can comfortably slot in at Full-back or on the Wing. 

(5) Ryan Ince

Born: 16th September 1996, Widnes

Position: Wing

Widnes debut: v Hull FC (Super League) 11.08.2016

Other clubs: Whitehaven (loan), Hunslet (loan), North Wales Crusaders (loan), Oldham

The hometown Winger and academy product made 22 Super League appearances for the club between 2016 – 2018. In 2024 he surpassed 100 appearances for Widnes and is well on his way to breaking through the 100 tries barrier for the Vikings. In 2020 he signed for Leigh Leopards, however departed the club before the season began, eventually signing for Oldham. Ryan returned to Widnes in 2022 and scored 4 tries in his first game back in a 34-12 away victory against London Broncos.

(6) Joe Lyons

Born: 16th October 1997, Widnes

Position: Half-back

Widnes debut: v Leeds Rhinos (Super 8’s qualifiers) 

Other clubs: North Wales Crusaders (loan)

The home grown Half-back is a product of the Vikings academy system who once captained the under 19’s team. Joe played his junior Rugby for Moorfield before joining the Widnes scholarship system at 14 years old. The one club man passed 150 appearances for the Vikings in 2025 and in the same season surpassed 100 points scored for the club.

(7) Tom Gilmore

Born: 2nd February 1994, Widnes

Position: Half-back

Widnes debut: v London Broncos (Super League) 09.06.2012

Other clubs: North Wales Crusaders (loan), London Broncos (loan), Halifax Panthers, Salford Red Devils (loan), Batley Bulldogs

A product of the Widnes academy, Tom had trials with Liverpool FC before turning his full focus to Rugby League. He has represented England at under 15 and 16 level. He won player of the tournament in the 2009 under 16’s European Cup playing for his country. In 2024 Tom passed 100 appearances for Widnes alongside kicking his 150th goal for the club. In the same season he surpassed 450 points scored for the club and in total 850 career points.

(8) Dan Murray

Born: 21st March 1996, Wigan

Position: Prop

Widnes debut: v Bradford Bulls (Challenge Cup) 25.02.2024

Other clubs: Rochdale Hornets (loan), Salford Red Devils, Bradford Bulls (loan), Oldham (loan), Hull KR, Halifax Panthers

The former Orrell St James man made his Super League debut against the Vikings back in 2016 for Salford. The durable middle went on to make over 50 Super League appearances before dropping down to the Championship. Dan enjoyed 1895 Cup glory in 2023 for Halifax who defeated Batley 12-10 in the final. In the 2025 season he dominated the Widnes end of season awards claiming coaches player of the year and players player of the year.

(9) Jordan Johnstone

Born: 3rd June 1994, Whitehaven

Position: Hooker, Loose-forward

Widnes debut: v Catalan Dragons (Super League) 02.04.2016

Other clubs: Whitehaven, London Broncos (loan), Hull FC, Castleford Tigers (loan)

The former Kells junior joined the Vikings from the Cumbrian academy back in 2015. The uncompromising Hooker made an appearance at Wembley in the 1895 Cup final for Widnes before leaving for Hull FC in 2019. During his three year spell in Yorkshire, Jordan surpassed 100 career appearances before returning to his adopted home town. During the 2024 season he claimed his 150th career appearance and 100th for the Vikings. Johnstone enjoyed a stellar season in 2024 dominating the end of season awards evening picking up players player, supporters player and coaches player of the season.

(10) Liam Bent

Born: 11th October 1997, Bolton

Position: Prop, Loose-forward

Widnes debut: v London Broncos (Championship), 30.01.2022

Other clubs: Salford Red Devils (Academy), North Wales Crusaders (loan), Oldham, Rochdale Hornets (loan)

Known for his high work ethic and defensive ability, Liam played his junior rugby with Wigan St Jude’s before signing for Salford’s academy. He made a permanent move to Oldham following his release from Salford where he won a League One title and twice lifted the supporters player of the year award. “Benty” made the move to Widnes in 2022 and subsequently passed 100 career appearances in 2024. In his first season with the club he secured yet another supporters player of the season award this time for the Vikings.

(11) Sam Wilde

Born: 8th September 1995, Wigan

Position: Second-row

Widnes debut: v Wakefield Trinity (Super League) 20.05.2017

Other clubs: Warrington Wolves, Rochdale Hornets (loan), London Broncos (loan), Newcastle Thunder, North Wales Crusaders

The Warrington academy product arrives at Widnes for his third spell with the club. Sam managed 39 Super League appearances before stepping into the Championship for the 2019 season. Known for his high try scoring ability, Sam spent the 2025 season with North Wales Crusaders where he lifted the League One trophy. He helped himself to 23 tries in just 20 appearances across the season. He also held the record for most tries scored in consecutive games in all three divisions crossing the try line 14 games in a row.

(12) Max Roberts

Born: 9th August 2000, Bolton

Position: Second-row, Centre

Widnes debut: v Featherstone Rovers (Championship), 14.05.2023

Other clubs: Wigan Warriors (academy), Oldham, Swinton Lions

A player who has the ability to play a multitude of positions progressed through the Wigan system playing reserves until he was 19 years old. He subsequently made a permanent move to Oldham and then Swinton where he scored 16 tries in 23 games. In the 2022 season he was a key figure for Swinton helping them lift the League One trophy. Max enters his third season for the Vikings having passed 50 appearances for the club in 2025.

(13) Nick Gregson

Born: 6th May 1995, Wigan

Position: Loose-forward

Widnes debut: v Swinton Lions (1895 Cup), 04.02.2024

Other clubs: Wigan Warriors, Leigh Leopards (loan), Oldham (loan), Workington Town (loan), Swinton Lions

Nick progressed through the Wigan scholarship system after being identified at the age of 12 playing for Wigan St Patricks. He represented his country at under 16 and 18 level. In 2016 he made his Super League debut for his hometown club Wigan against Leeds. He had a brief spell playing Rugby Union for Preston Grasshoppers before settling at Swinton for four seasons. Nick arrived at Widnes ahead of the 2024 season following his head coach Allan Coleman to the club.

(14) Matty Fozard

Born: 3rd March 1995, Widnes

Position: Hooker

Widnes debut: v London Broncos (Championship) 30.01.2022

Other clubs: St Helens, Batley Bulldogs (loan), Rochdale Hornets (loan), Sheffield Eagles, London Broncos

A product of the St Helens academy system he made his Super League debut against his hometown club Widnes back in 2014. Throughout his career he has earned a reputation of being one of the leading Championship Hookers with his lively style of play. Matty is a proud Welsh international representing his country at two World Cups and many European Championships. In 2025 he earned the Welsh captaincy and surpassed 100 appearances for the Vikings.

(15) Lewis Hall

Born: 22nd October 1994, Warrington

Position: Loose-forward 

Widnes debut: v Rochdale Hornets (Challenge Cup), 26.01.2025

Other clubs: St Helens, Rochdale Hornets (loan), Leigh Leopards (loan), Bradford Bulls (loan), Barrow Raiders, Oldham, Swinton Lions

The former England under 18’s international and Ryland Sharks junior made his Super League debut for St Helens back in 2013 against Salford. Known for his aggressive nature, Hall has accumulated over 150 appearances and goals throughout his career. He bagged a try on his Vikings debut in the Challenge Cup, however enjoyed a rather injury hit first season. With 500 career points in sight, Lewis will no doubt be determined to hit the ground running in 2026.

(16) Danny Langtree

Born: 18th February 1991, St Helens

Position: Second-row

Widnes debut: v Batley Bulldogs (Challenge Cup) 09.03.2024

Other clubs: St Helens (academy), Oldham, Hull FC, Doncaster (loan), Barrow Raiders

The former national schools finalist came through the St Helens academy system. The no nonsense forward has spent the majority of his career at Oldham where he was voted 2014 League One player of the season. He built a reputation as a stand out player in an often struggling team and eventually moved to Barrow back in 2022. During the 2023 season Danny surpassed 100 career tries whilst playing for the Raiders before making the move to Widnes at the end of the season.

(18) Morgan McWhirter

Born: 28th June 2001, Sydney

Position: Prop, Loose Forward

Widnes debut: v Bradford Bulls (Championship), 25.05.2025

Other clubs: Mackay Cutters, Sunshine Coast Falcons, Townsville Blackhawks, Limoux Grizzlies

The former under 17’s New South Wales Rugby Union representative signed his first professional contract for North Queensland Cowboys. At just 18 years old he made his Queensland Cup debut for Mackay against PNG Hunters. He played in Australia until the 2025 season where he linked up with French Elite team Limoux. He helped the French club to a play-off semi-final before making the switch to the UK. Morgan managed 50 appearances both in the Australian and French game prior to linking up with the Vikings.

(19) Adam Lawton

Born: 13th June 1993, Widnes

Position: Prop, Second-row

Widnes debut: v Castleford Tigers (Super League) 13.04.2013

Other clubs: Workington Town (loan), North Wales Crusaders (loan), Redcliffe Dolphins, Salford Red Devils, Rochdale Hornets (loan), Swinton Lions (loan), Newcastle Thunder, Oldham

The powerful forward progressed through the Halton Hornets and Widnes St Marries system before signing for the Vikings academy. He made 15 appearances for Widnes scoring 9 tries before he signed for Australian club Redcliffe Dolphins. Adam returned to the UK game in 2019 signing a Super League contract with Salford. He returned to Widnes in 2021 and in the 2022 season he surpassed 50 appearances for the club. He left the club for 18 months, joining Oldham before returning to Widnes in 2025 once more.

(20) Jack Bibby

Born: 14th October 2001, Wigan

Position: Prop

Widnes debut: v Batley Bulldogs (Championship) 10.08.2025

Other clubs: Wigan Warriors, Whitehaven (loan), Workington Town (loan), Oldham (loan) Bradford Bulls (loan), Keighley Cougars (loan), Huddersfield, Dewsbury Rams (loan)

A product of the Wigan academy made an impressive start to his Widnes career in 2025 on loan. Now he links up with Widnes permanently in 2026. He managed to score on his Super League debut for Wigan against Hull KR in 2022. From Wigan he moved onto Yorkshire club Huddersfield where game time was limited. With his best years ahead, Jack looks to make Widnes his permanent home after multiple loan moves gaining valuable experience in the Championship.

(21) Jay Chapelhow

Born: 21st September 1995, Widnes

Position: Prop

Widnes debut: v Leigh Leopards (Super 8’s qualifiers) 27.09.2015

Other clubs: Whitehaven (loan) Newcastle Thunder, Oldham

After five seasons away from the club, the homegrown Prop returns to Widnes ahead of the 2026 season. For the first time in his professional career he will pull on a playing jersey without lining up next to twin brother Ted. Jay made 38 appearances for Widnes in Super League and played at Wembley for the Vikings in the 1895 Cup final. Since then he has made over 150 career appearances with 200 in his sights.

(22) Jordan Abdull

Born: 5th February 1996, Hull

Position: Half-back

Widnes debut: v

Other clubs: Hull FC, London Broncos, Hull KR, Catalan Dragons

The former Man Of Steel nominee joins the Vikings for the 2026 season after spending a year out of the game. He made his debut for his hometown club Hull at just 18 years old. Jordan has 153 Super League games under his belt and in 2021 was rewarded with an England call up. His running threat and dangerous kicking game will be key for the Vikings during his time at the club.

(23) Nathan Connell

Born: 5th January 2023, Wigan

Position: Wing, Full-back

Widnes debut: v

Other clubs: Salford Red Devils, Whitehaven (loan)

The former Salford man joined Widnes after making 23 Super League appearances across the 2024 and 2025 season. Despite a difficult season off the field at Salford in 2025, Nathan grabbed his opportunity with both hands becoming a regular feature throughout the year. He has played the majority of his career on the Wing, however is no stranger to the Full-back role. He has also enjoyed a loan spell in 2024 at Whitehaven exposing him to Championship Rugby League.

(24) Frank Sergent

Born: 7th January 2006, Warrington

Position: Wing

Widnes debut: v

Other clubs: Warrington Wolves (academy), Swinton Lions (loan)

A product of the Warrington youth system, Sergent enjoyed a successful 2025 season on loan at Swinton making 15 appearances for the club in League One. Alongside playing for Swinton, Frank regularly featured for Warrington reserves helping guide the team to the 2025 Grand Final. He finished the reserve season with 11 tries in 9 appearances securing himself as the top try scorer.

(25) Kieran Taylor

Born: 8th October 2000, St Helens

Position: Centre, Second-row

Widnes debut: v

Other clubs: North Wales Crusaders

The former Orrell St James and England Community Lions under 23’s representative signed his first professional contract in 2023 for North Wales Crusaders. Throughout his three year stay at the Welsh club, Kieran managed above 20 appearances in every season. In 2025 he passed the 50 appearances barrier in the professional game.

(26) Toby Hughes

Born: 22nd August 2003, Warrington

Position: Half-back

Widnes debut: v

Other clubs: North Wales Crusaders

The former Newton Storm junior has experience playing for the England Community Lions where he was coached by Allan Coleman. Following on from his representative honours he signed his first professional contract with North Wales Crusaders. He made 34 appearances for the Welsh club in League One across three seasons. In 2025 he was limited to just 8 appearances, however was awarded try of the season at the end of season awards evening.

(27) Deacon Connelly

Born:

Position: Centre

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Other clubs: Warrington Wolves (academy)

A product of Rochdale Mayfield, Deacon was signed on a trial basis at the end of the 2025 season. The tall Centre impressed over pre season and earned  a professional contract with the club in 2026. Deacon appeared for the club against Warrington in 2026 and helped himself to a second half try. The youngster also has experience representing Ireland at under 16’s level.

(28) Jack Houghton

Born: 10th January 1997, St Helens

Position: Prop

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Other clubs: North Wales Crusaders, Swinton Lions

Originally a product of the Widnes scholarship system, Jack has made 118 appearances for North Wales Crusaders before joining the Vikings. In 2024 he spent a season with Swinton, before returning to the Welsh club. The seasoned Prop will add size and options to the Widnes pack bringing a wealth of experience to the club.

 

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