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Vikings chase mystery men

THE Vikings are chasing three international stars to bolster their end-of-season push and give the Rugby Football League a timely reminder of their Super League membership credentials in 2009. Read

League is top priority, says Steve Mac

FORGET all about the Challenge Cup, Widnes coach Steve McCormack reckons Sunday’s home National League One encounter against Sheffield Eagles is the most important game of the season so far. Read

Steve keeps eye on tiger

VIKINGS boss Steve McCormack has revealed the club has been courting Castleford Tigers star Anthony Thackeray. Read

No Cup reprieve for Vikings

A CHALLENGE Cup lifeline was pulled from Widnes Vikings’ grasp with the Rugby Football League’s decision not to throw Hull FC out of this season’s competition. Read

Challenge for Vikings

Widnes Vikings aim to create Challenge Cup history this Sunday Read

Hero ‘Chariots’ makes quarter-final draw

THE draw for the Carnegie Challenge Cup quarter-finals, in which Widnes Vikings hope to be included, takes place on Monday, May 12. Read

Gallagher KO is major blow for Vikings

IN-FORM Widnes Vikings back-rower Tommy Gallagher will be out for up to six weeks after fracturing a thumb in the midweek win over Dewsbury. Read

RFL officials enjoy Widnes experience

DESPITE losing to their Super League licence rivals Celtic Crusaders, the Vikings may be happy with the apparent conclusions of the Rugby Football League (RFL) who were interested spectators at Stobart Stadium Halton on Sunday. Read

Only the best is good enough

VIKINGS sporting director Terry O’Connor has stressed nothing but the best will do when it comes to overseas recruitment. Read

Chairman: We meet Super League criteria

VIKINGS’ chairman Steve O’Connor says Vikings are “desperate” to earn a place in an expanded Super League for next season. Read

Dream ticket to Super League for fans

WIDNES Vikings’ new Dream Ticket lottery kicks off this month with the first winners of the £100 weekday draw being announced on Friday, May 16. Read

Celtic coach admires Vikings’ quality

CELTIC Crusaders coach John Dixon admits he has been impressed by Widnes Vikings’ start to the season ahead of the Welsh side’s visit to Stobart Stadium Halton on Sunday. Read

Legend believes code can still set standards

RUGBY union can still learn from rugby league, according to one of the sports’ most high-profile converts. Read

Home is where the Hardman is

IAN Hardman has committed himself to Vikings for the rest of the season. Read

Vikings take plaudits for fair play

WIDNES Vikings are testimony to the fact that teams can win within the rules of the game. Read

Vikings firing on all fronts

WIDNES boss Steve McCormack says his players are relishing the prospect of battling on three fronts after seeing their chances of success this season written off by critics. Read