A pivotal year on and off the pitch for Widnes?

Could 2026 turn in to a pivotal year for Widnes on and off the pitch, in the context of the RFL's 144-point recommendation for the game and talk of a 16-team Super League?

It started in a positive fashion with a crowd of more than 4,000 in attendance as the Vikings beat North Wales Crusaders in the home opener, and we hear from coach Allan Coleman in the immediate aftermath of that victory, that did come at a cost.

We look ahead to the Challenge Cup tie against Leeds, after they left out some of their big-hitters from the 21-man squad.

And then we break down some of the more relevant points out of the 144 released by the RFL following a 'club-led strategic review'.