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Up The Chemics Widnes Vikings Fan making Rugby League content with a focus on the Championship

14/09/2026

As the rugby league domestic season draws to close I’m keen to get some content planned for the off season

I recently put a post out looking for suggestions and got a really positive response to the idea of doing some YouTube video interviews with Championship players, coaches and people involved in the division

I’m keen to explore it more so if you’re a championship fan let me know in the comments who you’d like to see me talk to and if you are a player or coach involved in the championship and you’d be happy to give me a bit of your time for a chat - please ping me a private message

Championship rugby league - don’t know it until you tried it

13/09/2026

Championship playoffs week 2 are in the bag - 10 teams at the start, we are now down to just 6

Let’s look at the results and what it means for week 3 fixtures. With repeat fixtures from week 1 and a complicated structure fans have expressed their concern on social media - what are your thoughts on the playoffs this year?!

13/09/2026

2026 Super League Dream Team is out!

Selected by a combination of the Dream Team Panel, Media and for the first time, a fan vote, the 13 is made up of 6 players from Leeds Rhinos. 2 from Wigan Warriors and 2 from Leigh Leopards. Warrington Wolves, Toulouse Olympique and Wakefield Trinity are also represented

What do you think of this side? Who would you change?

13/09/2026

I jumped back on Chemics Corner this week with Talk of the Town to talk all things Sport in Widnes

One question Mike asked me, as an outsider, looking in on Rugby League, was could Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club have a chance of Super League if they caused an upset in the Playoffs

Logistically the answer is an almost definitive ‘No’ but I talk about how, at this moment in our history, given the circumstances surrounding the club and the wider game, that Super League may not be the best thing for the club regardless of whether it’s possible

It’s a subject that draws different opinions from the fan base so I’d love to hear everyone’s thoughts - and the full episode is on YouTube now 👇

https://youtu.be/uNlpxF_2Qv8?is=yZ1aHeLlJROg5Gei

13/09/2026

Newcastle Thunder beat Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club to progress in the Championship playoffs yesterday but we have 3 more mouth watering games of rugby league to look forward to today so let’s preview them

London Broncos RL vs Doncaster Rugby League

Oldham RLFC vs Midlands Hurricanes

Barrow Raiders vs Sheffield Eagles

12/09/2026

Watching Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club away - playoffs week 2

Headed up to the North East today to take on Newcastle Thunder

A long old journey but a very warm welcome from Newcastle when we got there! A disappointing result for the Vikings 34-16 the final score but I think it’s fair to say the best team won!

Newcastle match on in the playoffs, for Widnes its last chance saloon at home next week

12/09/2026

Time for another Widnes Weekly - your weekly round up of all things Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club

It’s Playoff fever in WA8 - so let’s talk all about week one and what’s coming in week two. Plus Wheelchair and LDSL team news, transfers, birthdays and more

See you on the Toon! Up The Chemics ⚫️⚪️

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