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Widnes Vikings are a professional rugby league club based in Widnes (formerly part of Lancashire, now considered part of Cheshire). They play in the Super League.
The club colours are white and black, with a red trim.
Their traditional nickname is 'The Chemics' after the main industry in Widnes.
They have a strong rivalry with Warrington Wolves and resisted the idea of merger with their rivals.
Prior to Super League they were one of the stronger teams in British rugby league but have generally struggled since then.
Honours
- Championship: 1977-78, 1987-88, 1988-89 (3 times)
- Challenge Cup : 1929-30, 1936-37, 1963-64, 1974-75, 1978-79, 1980-81, 1983-84 (7 times)
- Premiership: 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 (6 times)
- Lancashire Cup: 1944-45, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1990-91 (7 times)
- Lancashire League: 1919-20
- Regal Trophy: 1975-76, 1978-79, 1991-92 (3 times)
- World Club Challenge: 1989-90
- Charity Shield: 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91 (3 times)
- Northern Ford Premiership: 2001
- BBC2 Floodlit Trophy: 1977-78
Records
Player records
- Most tries in a match: 7 by Phil Cantillon vs York Wasps, 18th February 2001
- Most goals in a match: 14 by Mark Hewitt vs Oldham Rougheyeds, 25th July 1999
- Most points in a match: 34 by Andy Currier vs Featherstone Rovers, 25th September 1988
- Most tries in a season: 58 by Martin Offiah, 1988-89
- Most goals in a season: 140 by Mick Burke, 1978-79
- Most points in a season: 342 by Jonathan Davies, 1990-91
- Most career tries: 234 by Mal Aspey, 1964-80
- Most career goals: 1083 by Ray Dutton 1966-78
- Most career points: 2195 by Ray Dutton 1966-78
- Most career appearances: 587+4 by Keith Elwell 1970-86
Team records
External links
Widnes Vikings official site (http://www.widnesvikings.co.uk)
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