• S2 Ep21: Verdict on Widnes' 2025 squad so far
    Nov 18 2024
    James and Mike go through the new signings arriving at Widnes for 2025 and discuss how the squad for next season is shaping up, as well as giving their current best 13, with more signings in the pipeline...

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    59 mins
  • S2 Ep20: Widnes chairman on 'shocking and disappointing' IMG grading score
    Nov 6 2024
    We hear from Widnes chairman Stuart Murphy following the presentation of the Vikings’ club grading score for 2024 from IMG and the RFL, which ranked them a lowly 22nd in the professional rugby league rankings.

    What does the score mean? And what next for the Vikings?

    James and Mike also discuss the immediate fallout from the score, which has seen the departure of Chris Hamilton.

    To view the blog post breaking down the various aspects of Widnes’ IMG score, visit: https://widnesrugby.com/blogs/breaking-down-widnes-lowly-img-grading-score-for-2024/

    Listen to more on the Chris Hamilton departure on BBC Radio Merseyside here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k27yhd

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S2 Ep19: 2024 season comes to an end - what now?
    Oct 10 2024
    James and Mike reflect on the end of Widnes' season at York, we hear from Allan Coleman and look ahead to what could be in store in 2025.
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    58 mins
  • S2 Ep18: Bumper play-off special - York v Widnes preview
    Oct 4 2024
    In a special edition of the Widnes Rugby Chat podcast, we look ahead to the Championship play-off between York and Widnes.

    Hear from: Allan Coleman, Liam Bent, Jack Owens, Daniel Murray, Joe Lyons and York coach Mark Applegarth.

    James and Mike bring you the squad news and all the latest thoughts before Saturday's big clash.

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    38 mins
  • S2 Ep17: Thanks to and from Allan Coleman as Widnes make the play-offs
    Oct 1 2024
    Hear from Allan Coleman as he expresses his pride at reaching the play-off and offers his message to the fans for their contributions. James and Mike discuss the win at Barrow and look ahead to what’s in store at York this week.

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    37 mins
  • S2 Ep16: The last chance saloon - Widnes need to win at Barrow to break play-off drought
    Sep 27 2024
    It’s do or die time for Widnes, who must win at Barrow on Sunday to make the play-offs. Mike provides plenty of insight from the recent Widnes VIPs evening with Widnes coach Allan Coleman, who also spoke to James straight after the home defeat to Toulouse last time out. There’s player talk, dual-reg and more as signings season appears on the horizon.

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    59 mins
  • S2 Ep15: Huge transfer blow, awards dished out & one more win
    Sep 20 2024
    A slightly late episode this week as Mike Parsons talks us through the Widnes Vikings awards night, that saw Jordan Johnstone clean up with three major awards. There's discussion over the confirmation of several players leaving at the end of the season, and what that means for the rest. Plus news of a transfer blow that could have a big impact on 2025 plans.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S2 Ep14: Staying or going? Players pushing for play-offs and new deals
    Sep 12 2024
    We hear Allan Coleman's immediate reaction to the defeat to York, which opens up the Championship play-off race once more, giving Widnes work to do over the final three weekends. James and Mike look ahead to Doncaster, talk about the latest signing rumours and plot who might be in the Vikings squad for 2025.

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    1 hr and 12 mins