{"id":421314,"date":"2026-02-12T06:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/421314\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:44:08","slug":"future-vikings-returns-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/421314\/","title":{"rendered":"FUTURE VIKINGS RETURNS FOR 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"281\">Widnes Vikings are delighted to announce the return of the Future Vikings Development Programme for 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"575\">This year marks an exciting new chapter for the programme, featuring a new structure, refreshed identity, and an updated development model. Created in collaboration with the Rugby Football League, the programme is fully aligned with the England Talent Pathway and England Lions programme.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"749\">These changes are designed to raise standards, enhance player development, and provide a clear, structured pathway for young players who aspire to progress within the game.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"851\">We are now inviting players to register for the first development sessions, with full details below.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Year 9 Development Session<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"992\">Date: Wednesday 18th February<br data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\/>Venue: Cadishead Rhinos, M44 5EH<br data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\/>Time: 10:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1039\">Register \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUQUdQSUlVQUhFN1ZJU0tXNVo1RTcyTUEzVy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUQUdQSUlVQUhFN1ZJU0tXNVo1RTcyTUEzVy4u&amp;route=shorturl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Year 10 &amp; 11 Development Session (Combined Group)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1202\">Date: Wednesday 18th February<br data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\/>Venue: Cadishead Rhinos, M44 5EH<br data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1174\"\/>Time: 12:30pm \u2013 2:00pm<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1255\">Register \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUNDIwM1VOMFNJRDBVWkpZVUY2VUhMNzEyWC4u&amp;route=shorturl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUNDIwM1VOMFNJRDBVWkpZVUY2VUhMNzEyWC4u&amp;route=shorturl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Year 7 &amp; 8 Development Session (Combined Group)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1422\">Date: Thursday 19th February<br data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1348\"\/>Venue: Widnes St Marie\u2019s RLFC, WA8 4YN<br data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\/>Time: 10:00am \u2013 11:30am<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1473\">Register \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUMThUNkU1UjVHNVlCTTZVQzMzMUlYUFNMTC4u&amp;route=shorturl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZAAJzRu9VUMThUNkU1UjVHNVlCTTZVQzMzMUlYUFNMTC4u&amp;route=shorturl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Developing the Next Generation<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1658\">The Future Vikings Development Programme continues to play a vital role in supporting and developing the next generation of Widnes Vikings players.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1767\">We are excited to begin this new phase and look forward to welcoming players to the first sessions of 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1862\">If you have any questions ahead of the programme, please do not hesitate to contact the club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Widnes Vikings are delighted to announce the return of the Future Vikings Development Programme for 2026. 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