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The club colours are white and black, with a red trim.
Their traditional nickname is 'The Chemics' after the main industry in Widnes.
They have a strong rivalry with Warrington Wolves and resisted the idea of merger with their rivals.
Prior to Super League they were one of the stronger teams in British rugby league but have generally struggled since then.
Championship 1935-36
Divison One 1977-78, 1987-88, 1988-89
Super League Grand Final 2001
Challenge Cup 1929-30, 1936-37, 1963-64, 1974-75, 1978-79, 1980-81, 1983-84
Premiership 1979-80, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90.
Regal Trophy 1975-76, 1978-79, 1991-92
Charity Shield 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91
World Club Challenge 1989-90
Most Goals In A Game 14 Mark Hewitt (v. Oldham) 25 Jul 1999
Most Tries In A Game 7 Phil Cantillon (v. York Wasps) 18 Feb 2001
Most Points In A Game 34 Andy Currier (v. Featherstone Rovers) 25 Sep 1988
Most Goals In A Season 140 Mick Burke 1978-79
Most Tries In A Season 58 Martin Offiah 1988-89
Most Points In A Season 342 Jonathan Davies 1990-91
Most Career Goals 1,083 Ray Dutton 1966-78
Most Career Tries 234 Mal Aspey 1964-80
Most Career Points 2195 Ray Dutton 1966-78
Most Career Appearances 587+4 Keith Elwell 1970-86
Attendance 24,205 v. St Helens, 16 Feb 1961
Biggest Win 90-6 v. York Wasps, 18 Feb 2001
Worst Defeat 64-8 v. Wakefield, 12 July 1998