Betts: One of our worst 80-minute efforts
Widnes boss Denis Betts could not hide his disappointment after his team crashed 30-4 at Wakefield on Friday. Corey Thompson's first-half try was the only positive on a night the...
Vikings hoping to follow up
Widnes have won their last three away meetings with Wakefield. Trinity have lost just once in their last five games this season and were impressive at Catalan last weekend, but...
Craven’s new role paying dividends
Denis Betts believes Danny Craven's hat-trick at Leigh Centurions last weekend proved he is getting to grips with a new role at Widnes Vikings. Craven played as a full-back while...
RFL approves salary cap changes
The Rugby Football League Board has approved the proposed changes to salary cap regulations voted for yesterday by Super League clubs. The measures will come into force from the start...
Betts won’t rush injured stars
Widnes Vikings' boss Denis Betts will resist the urge to rush players back into action despite his team's lowly position in Super League. The Vikings' victory at Leigh last weekend...
Betts praises Chester’s impact at Wakefield
Widnes travel to Wakefield on Friday hoping to follow up last weekend's first victory of the season at Leigh. The Vikings went into the game with just one point on...
Where do salary cap changes fit in to the bigger picture?
A change to the Super League salary cap was perhaps inevitable given the scrutiny it has been put under over recent years.
In detail: Super League salary cap changes
Here is the detail, as provided by the RFL, on the changes to the Super League salary cap.
Super League salary cap to increase
Super League clubs have agreed an increase to the salary cap level to £2.1m by 2020, as well as increasing the number of marquee players to two.
Betts praises Widnes academy
Widnes coach Denis Betts was quick to praise the work of the club’s academy staff and players following the 37-24 win over Leigh at the weekend.
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Super League clubs set to vote on salary cap
A decision on whether to increase, or even scrap, the salary cap could be made at a meeting of Super League clubs on Wednesday.
Betts delighted with Widnes win
Denis Betts praised Widnes Vikings' refusal to give in after the recorded their first Super League win of the season with a hard-fought victory at Leigh on Saturday. The injury-hit...
More home comforts for Leigh
Leigh and Widnes both head into Saturday's game on the back of defeats, but it's the Centurions who enter the clash in the better frame of mind. The Vikings have...
Off the Record: Rugby League Rumour and Gossip #79
A quiet one this week, but here are a few rumblings from the rugby league world.
Betts hoping for Widnes injury boost by Easter
Widnes coach Denis Betts is hoping to have some bodies back in action ahead of the Easter programme next month.
Johnstone: “We need to win”
Jordan Johnstone says Widnes will put last week's disappointment at Hull behind them when they face Salford on Friday. Johnstone played his first game of the season as the Vikings...
Salford to continue on upward curve
Salford stunned Castleford last weekend and should prove too strong for Widnes on Friday. Josh Jones and Lama Tasi both return for the Red Devils who won all three meetings...
Betts: Vikings making it easy for opponents
Denis Betts says his Widnes team is making it easy for opponents because they keep switching off in games. The Vikings trailed 14-6 at Hull at half-time on Friday, but...
Hull set for productive night
Hull were impressive last weekend against St Helens and with Marc Sneyd linking well with Albert Kelly the visitors face an uphill battle. Widnes have shipped over 100 points in...
Ellis back for Hull, Widnes make one change
Hull skipper Gareth Ellis returns after a two-match absence with a head injury, while either Steve Michaels and Jake Connor will replace winger Fetuli Talanoa, who is ruled out...