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Caretaker coach John Stankevitch content with Northern Rail Cup qualification but unhappy at Barrow defeat for Widnes Vikings

WIDNES Vikings caretaker coach John Stankevitch said it was mission accomplished in terms of qualification for the Northern Rail Cup quarter-finals. Read

Vikings through to Northern Rail Cup quarter-finals despite shock defeat to Barrow at Craven Park

VIKINGS qualified for the last eight of the Northern Rail Cup despite a surprise 12-4 defeat by Barrow at Craven Park last night. Read

Widnes Vikings roll back years for Northern Rail Cup victory over Blackpool Panthers at Woodlands Memorial Ground.

Blackpool Panthers 16 Widnes Vikings 46 Read

Widnes Vikings: Carnegie Challenge Cup is chance for starlets to shine

JOHN Stankevitch is set to give Widnes fans a glimpse of the future by blooding more young stars at home to Fraser Eagle National Conference League Division One amateurs Saddleworth Rangers in the Carnegie Challenge Cup on Saturday. Read

Mark Smith flies the flag for Widnes Vikings in Leigh at the launch of the Co-operative Championships

WIDNES Vikings skipper Mark Smith represented the team at the official launch of the new-look Co-operative Championships. Read

Former Widnes captain Martin Crompton rings changes as coach of Blackpool Panthers for Vikings reunion in Lancashire

BLACKPOOL Panthers coach and former Widnes Vikings captain Martin Crompton is poised to wield the axe for Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup group game between the clubs in Lancashire. Read

Death of former Widnes Rugby League Club physiotherapist Frank Tobin

FRANK Tobin, who was physiotherapist at Widnes Rugby League club for 35 years, died at Whiston Hospital in the early hours of this morning after suffering a heart attack at home. Read

Curry night at the Crown Inn in Birchfield Road adds spice to Carnegie Challenge Cup build-up for Vikings

PREPARATIONS for Widnes Vikings’ Carnegie Challenge Cup tie against amateurs Saddleworth Rangers on Saturday, March 7 will have extra spice. Read

Widnes Vikings: John Stankevitch begins reign with victory over Gateshead Thunder in Northern Rail Cup

JOHN Stankevitch has revealed that he held one-to-one, clear-the-air meetings with every member of his Widnes squad prior to Saturday’s victory over Gateshead. Read

Widnes Vikings: Stankevitch expects players to be 'ruthless'

WIDNES Vikings star names have been warned they will have to perform consistently well if they are to keep their places in caretaker coach John Stankevitch’s starting 13. Read

Widnes Vikings RLFC to hold forum at Airbus Sports and Social Club in Chester ahead of Toulouse opener

AS the countdown to the Co-operative Championship continues, Widnes Vikings will be taking their successful forums ‘on the road’ as they visit the Airbus Sports and Social Club in Chester on Monday, March 2. Read

Caretaker coach John Stankevitch wants lightning start by Widnes Vikings against Gateshead Thunder

WIDNES Vikings caretaker coach John Stankevitch hopes a change in pre-match routine will sharpen up Widnes’ players ahead of their Northern Rail Cup fixture against Gateshead Thunder this Saturday. Read

Steve McCormack leaves head coach job after Widnes Vikings defeat to Oldham

SPEAKING immediately after the game, Steve McCormack said: “That performance wasn’t good enough and we’ve got to learn to play together a bit more. Read

Widnes Vikings: Stankevitch to ring changes

CARETAKER head coach John Stankevitch has promised Widnes supporters they will see a much-changed Vikings side against Gateshead in the Northern Rail Cup on Saturday evening. Read

Super League legend Terry O’Connor says Widnes Vikings players ‘must take responsbility’

FORMER Super League legend Terry O’Connor has thrown down the gauntlet to the Widnes squad after the departure of head coach Steve McCormack. Read

Widnes Vikings coach Steve McCormack parts company with club

WIDNES Vikings and head coach Steve McCormack have gone their separate ways. Read

Ireland and ex-Widnes Vikings RL star Grix at Carnegie Challenge Cup draw

FORMER Vikings star Scott Grix will be a studio guest for Tuesday’s Carnegie Challenge Cup draw, when it is broadcast live from BBC Radio Manchester. Read

Widnes Vikings chief executive Alex Bonney appeals to stayaway fans to match commitment of chairman Steve O’Connor

WIDNES Vikings chief executive Alex Bonney has appealed to the club’s stayaway fans to return to the fold and match the commitment shown by chairman Steve O’Connor. Read

Back injury means former Widnes Vikings player Dave Allen could miss return to Stobart Stadium Halton with Oldham’s Roughyeds

FORMER Widnes ace Dave Allen is a serious injury doubt for Oldham coach Tony Benson ahead of tomorrow’s Northern Rail Cup game against the Vikings at Stobart Stadium Halton. Read

Widnes Vikings RLFC start delayed Northern Rail Cup campaign against Oldham at Stobart Stadium Halton

WIDNES Vikings are hoping to turn up the heat on visitors Oldham at the Stobart Stadium Halton tomorrow after freezing temperatures delayed the start of their 2009 season. Read

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