Widnes Vikings

England

Founded

1875

Arena

DCBL Stadium · 13,350 cap

The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the Championship. The club plays home matches at DCBL Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings". The club enjoyed a period of success in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, and were frequently described as "Cup Kings" reaching the Challenge Cup Final 7 times in 10 years between 1975 and 1984. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves.

Dewsbury Rams

England

Founded

1898

Arena

FLAIR Stadium · 5,100 cap

The Dewsbury Rams are a professional English rugby league club based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire which competes in the RFL League 1. They play their home games at the Tetley's Stadium, on Owl Lane. The Rams main fanbase comes from their hometown of Dewsbury but also hold a strong following in Shaw Cross as well as neighbouring Gawthorpe and Ossett, amongst other places. Prior to the 1997 season, the club was known simply as Dewsbury R.L.F.C. The club won a league title in 1972–73 after finishing the regular season in 8th place. The club has also won the Challenge Cup twice.