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Ben Condon celebrates after scoring against Featherstone (RLPIX.COM)<\/p>\nWidnes Vikings can confirm that Ben Condon and Finlay Irwin have departed the club.<\/p>\n
Condon, 25, signed for the Vikings halfway through the 2025 campaign and quickly became a fan favourite.<\/p>\n
Crossing for five tries in 10 appearances, the powerful back rower also picked up the club\u2019s August player of the month award for his efforts.<\/p>\n
He departs to take up an exciting opportunity with a Super League club.<\/p>\n
On his departure, Condon said: \u201cI\u2019d like to thank everyone involved with the club for making my time at Widnes so enjoyable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fans were fantastic home and away, the support they gave us was a massive part of why I enjoyed my time with the club so much. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe coaching staff and players were superb with me, obviously coming over mid-season, and I\u2019m confident all the new players coming in are in good hands with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Head Coach Allan Coleman said: \u201cAll I can say about Ben Condon is what a player, and what a presence. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly thankful to him for being a part of us and our history; he\u2019s been an absolute credit.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s going to where he deserves to be, and that\u2019s playing in Super League. I can\u2019t wait to see how he develops, and we wish him all the best.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ben Condon celebrates after scoring against Featherstone (RLPIX.COM)<\/p>\n
Also departing the club is Finlay Irwin, who made his debut from the bench in the Vikings\u2019 final game of 2025 against the London Broncos.<\/p>\n
The former Wigan Warriors academy product moves on as the club chose not to offer him a new contract for 2026.<\/p>\n
Head Coach, Allan Coleman commented: \u201cI want to wish Finlay all the best and thank him for his efforts last season. He\u2019s a talented player and will be a great addition for whatever club signs him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Everyone at the club would like to thank Ben and Finlay for their efforts last season and wish them all the best for the future.<\/p>\n
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