Widnes Masters RLFC #TheNextChapter

This weeks episode is Matt Riley sharing his #TheNextChapter. We recap his playing days, loyalty to Sedgley Park, breaking appearance records & moving onto the future. Words can't justify the type of person Matty is, heralding from a great loving family, he's gone on to create his very own loving, caring family with Nikki & the boys. We chat his transition from playing to coaching, how he has found that & what his future ambitions are. Hope you all enjoy this chat with the swdgley truck Matthew Riley.

This week is Widnes Masters RLFC #TheNextChapter where we talk about their progression since we first spoke nearly ten months ago. From playing games, socials, travelling & forming a brotherhood this group have grown so much, not just in numbers but as people. We sit down & discuss what's been & where they want to go with the concept, new collaborations & the formation of an International masters team. Ladies & Gents I hope you all enjoy watching & listening to Widnes Masters #TheNextChapter.

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of a dittoner, who has played rugby from the age of 8. A big back rower that's got both strong carries & silky hands, has honed his skills with HFH, West Bank Bears, Widnes Vikings, Warrington Wolves, Widnes St Maries, Wingham Tigers & Widnes RUFC. Off the field he has also enjoyed coaching & helping future people's playing skills with Warrington development & West Bank Bears. We have a real honest chat about all things life & Rugby. Ladies & Gents Mr Craig Lawton

This weeks #Rugbystory is Warrington born & bred who played his Jnr rugby at Woolston Rovers & Latchford Albion. His journey playing halted as he left school but his story continued when he volunteered with Warrington Wolves Foundation. He helped the scholarship, academy & reserves before becoming the Analyst he is now. He would go onto be Warrington Wolves Analyst with the reserves & first team only for a change in coach brought a change in staff. Wigan Warriors then became his club & he loves working with the staff & players there, he sees this as the ultimate club. Whilst at Wigan he also helped out England RL & loved his time under Shaun Wane that included a home world cup. Doesn't get much better than that. Now head of analysis & loving his job Ladies & Gents Mr Jack Phillips.

This weeks #Rugbystory was born in Basingstoke but made in the north east. Beginning his sporting story with the round ball & the Newcastle United academy he found rugby in high school & loved it. Growing into the game with Westoe through the age groups, he soon arrived at senior rugby & Leeds academy it was. Repping his county & country whilst honing his skillset there. After a few games in the prem He had a spell in Australia but returned home to resume his career with Newcastle Falcons. He also battled for Ealing, Bedford Tigers, London Welsh, Doncaster Knights, Tynedale & Birmingham Moseley. Ladies & Gents Mr Oliver Stedman

This weeks #Rugbystory is a Widnes lad who is taking Union by storm after a successful spell in league yet only after starting out playing football. Thankfully he got the bug for Rugby at school and league is where it began. He was part of a successful year group at Wade Deacon high school and managed to play for his hometown club Widnes Vikings through their pathway system. He would go onto to feature for Rochdale Hornets & Whitehaven before a brief stint back playing football at the Parklands. A friend talked him into giving Union a go with Preston Grasshoppers & he's not looked back, now breaking into playing for Lancashire. Ladies & Gents it's Mr Sam Freeman.

This weeks #Rugbystory is Australia born South Africa raised, growing up playing Rugby Union barefooted. Coming through the ranks woth hos school he managed to play for Western Province which is where he was then scouted. Castleford Tigers brought him to England where he had already represented SARL. He would go onto play for Oldham, Doncaster, Widnes, Halifax, Huddersfield, Racing 92 & rep'd Scotland. He also wore the colours of Old Brodleians, Halifax RUFC & Halifax vandals to name a few. Now enjoying his time with Widnes Masters RL ladies & Gents Mr Jamie Bloem.

This weeks #Rugbystory is that of proud Welshman who just loves his Rugby. No shock there but he did grow up playing his Jnr rugby for Treharris RFC & moved to Penartha RFC. He had a decision to make between Celtic Crusaders or Dragons RFC & he chose RL & the Crusaders. He represented Wales RL while with Crusader but it wasn't long until he made a big move & that came with Wigan Warriors. He had a few loan moves but knew he needed to leave to play regularly & went on trail to the Ospreys but decided to stick with RL despite an offer from them. Swinton was where he signed & he loved it. Everything about Swinton resonated with him, honesty, hard work, underdogs & ambition. Some special years spent with the club got him a move to Widnes. It's was somewhat unfinished business after a short spell with them earlier in his career. He was a mainstay and fans favourite here. He played in world cups & represented Wales with passion everytime he pulled the jersey on. Now retired from RL he plays when he can with Blackburn Rugby & returns to the code where it all began. Ladies & Gents my pleasure to introduce Mr Rhodri Lloyd.

This weeks #Rugbystory is St Helens through & through, supporting St helens from birth. He's grew up at Knowsley Road & transitioned to the brew dog & everything inbetween. Witnessed some of the best teams the country has ever seen that had some special players wearing proper jerseys. He's rode that RL rollercoaster with his club & seem boys become legends. Throughout it all his loyalty has never wavered & he's created a podcast to share his love of the club & game it's called In That Number & he's involved with Two yorkshire for a Saint. Ladies & Gents Mr Gaz Haigh.

This weeks #Rugbystory is Manchester born & initially starts with Broughton Park RUFC, managing to play rep rugby for Lancashire whilst playing age grade stuff. He made his rugby breakthrough in RL though through student RL initially, earning international recognition with England Students. This caught the attention of Swinton Lions & he became a fans favourite with great performances & prolific try scoring winning him individual awards. On the back of his form for Swinton, Wales RL managed to hear about his eligibility & before he knows it he earns his first cap. His next move comes & it is his current club Widnes Vikings. With his standards still sky high no wonder he's become a regular & Fans favourite here too. Ladies & Gents Mr Mike Butt.