Widnes Vikings are thrilled to announce our newest signing for the 2026 season, as forward Jay Chapelhow returns to the DCBL Stadium on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n
The Vikings academy product rejoins the club after stints with Newcastle and Oldham over the last five seasons, where he made 100 appearances, scoring 13 tries.<\/p>\n
Chapelhow, 30, came through alongside twin brother Ted and made his debut for the club in a 50-6 victory over Leigh in the 2015 qualifiers.<\/p>\n
He went on to make 82 appearances for Widnes before departing at the end of the 2020 season.<\/p>\n
After returning to the club, Chapelhow said: \u201cI\u2019m absolutely buzzing to be back with Widnes. This is my hometown team, the place where I made my Super League debut, and gave me the chance to play at Wembley. I\u2019ve got so many great memories here, and I can\u2019t wait to get started.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ambition the club has is really impressive. When I compare what it was like six years ago to now, it\u2019s incredible to see the transformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ambition is to get this club back to Super League, so it\u2019s going to be really exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n
The powerful forward made 24 appearances for Oldham in 2025, crossing for two tries.<\/p>\n
On the newest addition, Head Coach Allan Coleman said: \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic to get Jay over the line. He played a good number of games for them and I think he was one of their most consistent performers.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a local lad, which is really important for me, you can see how excited he is to play for this club. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019ll add plenty of size and power to us, which will be massively important.<\/p>\n
Welcome back, Jay. We can\u2019t wait to see you back in action!<\/p>\n
Chapelhow is sponsored by Skin Deep Aesthetics<\/a> for the 2026 season!<\/p>\n