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Old boys offer tough cup test

VIKINGS boss Steve McCormack says Sunday’s home Northern Rail Cup clash with Leigh Centurions (3pm) is a “massive test” for his squad. Read

World-beating Wilkinson looks to future

FORMER World Club Championship winner Stuart Wilkinson is relishing the prospect of helping to rouse sleeping giants Widnes Vikings. Read

Draper likely to be fit for Sunday

ALTHOUGH Rob Draper is doubtful with a mouth injury, Steve McCormack expects to be picking from full strength against Leigh Centurions at Stobart Stadium Halton. Read

Crompton relishes big game experience

Neil Barraclough previews the opening weekend of the 2008 Northern Rail Cup. Read

Iain Morrison

Write us off at your peril

WIDNES boss Steve McCormack has issued the rallying call ahead of the start of the Vikings’ Northern Rail Cup defence this Sunday. Read

Ryan joins the Viking hordes

Ryan joins the Viking hordes

WEST Bank Bears’ prop Ryan Stokes has joined the Widnes Vikings renaissance – as one of five more young prospects to sign professional forms at Stobart Stadium Halton. Read

McCormack is pleased with players’ performance

STEVE McCormack stressed after Sunday’s “friendly” defeat by Wigan that the result didn’t matter – the important things are the performance was right and the Vikings are back! Read

Wigan bring out big guns

AUSTRALIAN Test star Trent Barrett is among the big names Wigan will be fielding on Sunday as Steve McCormack’s young guns take on the Warriors at Stobart Stadium Halton, writes IAN CHEVEAU. Read

Vikings in screen test double feature

TWO Vikings matches have so far been selected by Sky as part of extended “live” coverage of club matches outside Super League. Read

Superfan sisters cry foul over ticket policy

Superfan sisters cry foul over ticket policy

TWO sisters – lifelong fans of Widnes Rugby League Club – claim the Vikings are discriminating against women in their season ticket pricing for senior citizens. Read

Centurion ace is on his way

LEIGH Centurions have paved the way for the Vikings to sign centre Danny Speakman. Read

‘Chariots’ steps into the limelight again

DANCING around defenders was Martin Offiah’s trademark when he played at Naughton Park. Read

Vikings put faith in youth

VIKINGS boss Steve McCormack is predicting big things from his youngsters in the coming season. Read

Supporters’ first chance to see squad

VIKINGS have announced an open day for fans on Saturday, January 26 – the eve of the friendly against Super League’s Wigan Warriors. Read

Player search not over yet

VIKINGS’ new sporting director Terry O’Connor says Steve McCormack has identified a half-back and a centre to bolster the squad in time for the new season. Read

Steve stays on lookout

DESPITE the rugby-free Boxing Day for the Vikings yesterday, there remains a real purpose and ambition at Stobart Stadium Halton. Read

Tommy guns for Vikings return

LOOSE forward Tommy Gallagher should become a Viking for the second time in the coming days after rejecting offers from Workington Town and Barrow Raiders. Read

Welsh wonder Gavin Henson in shock link with Widnes Vikings

WELSH wizard Gavin Henson is at the centre of rabid speculation linking him with an ambitious approach from the Vikings. Read

Noone remains at heart of the team

WIDNES Vikings’ new-look squad has only been together for a week or so and further recruitment is still needed. Read

Teen ace Dayne makes the grade

DAYNE Donoghue has officially leapfrogged the club’s senior Academy side with his promotion to the Vikings’ first-team squad. Read

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