Fixtures

RFL Championship 01/18 15:00 1 Keighley vs Goole Vikings - View
RFL Championship 02/01 15:00 1 Swinton vs Goole Vikings - View
RFL Championship 02/14 15:00 1 Goole Vikings vs Midlands Hurricanes - View
RFL Championship 02/21 14:00 1 Dewsbury Rams vs Goole Vikings - View
RFL Championship 03/01 15:00 1 Featherstone Rovers vs Goole Vikings - View
RFL Championship 03/08 15:00 1 Doncaster vs Goole Vikings - View

Results

RFL League 1 09/06 14:00 22 Goole Vikings v Workington L 6-12
RFL League 1 08/31 14:00 21 Goole Vikings v Newcastle Thunder W 30-12
RFL League 1 08/24 13:30 20 North Wales Crusaders v Goole Vikings L 31-6
RFL League 1 08/10 14:00 19 Goole Vikings v Swinton W 28-4
RFL League 1 08/03 12:00 18 Goole Vikings v Cornwall - CANC
RFL League 1 07/27 14:00 17 Goole Vikings v Rochdale L 0-50
RFL League 1 07/20 14:00 16 Goole Vikings v Keighley W 26-12
RFL League 1 07/13 14:00 15 Goole Vikings v Whitehaven W 56-6
RFL League 1 06/22 13:00 13 Arkansas LR Women v Goole Vikings W 12-13
RFL League 1 06/13 18:00 12 Dewsbury Rams v Goole Vikings W 14-20
RFL League 1 06/01 12:00 11 Cornwall v Goole Vikings - CANC
RFL League 1 05/25 14:00 10 Workington v Goole Vikings L 24-16

Wikipedia - Goole Vikings

The Goole Vikings are a semi-professional rugby league club from Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England who compete in the Championship, the second tier of the British rugby league system. The club previously competed in the amateur Yorkshire Men's League before joining League One in 2025, following a successful application.

History

Formation

Goole Vikings was founded in 2018 as an amateur club in the Yorkshire Men's League, part of the fifth tier of the British rugby league system. The club is considered the successor club to Goole RLFC which disbanded in 1902.[]

The club's first ever professional game was a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 in a 46-6 defeat to Featherstone Rovers at the Millennium Stadium, with substitute winger Callum Shaw scoring Goole's only try. One week later, in the club's first ever competitive professional match they had a stunning 10-17 victory knocking out a depleted London Broncos side from the Challenge Cup 3rd round, played at the home of Rosslyn Park F.C. in Roehampton, with tries from Tom Halliday, Thomas Minns and Mackenzie Harman.

League 1

Following the withdrawal of London Skolars from League 1 at the end of the 2023 season, the Rugby Football League (RFL) asked for applications for a replacement club for the 2025 season. Goole Vikings stated their intent to apply on 27 May 2024, and were placed on a three team shortlist along with Anglian Vipers (East Rugby League; Division 5) and Bedford Tigers (Southern Conference League; Division 4) on 3 July.

On 18 September 2024, the RFL announced Goole's application had been successful and the club would join League 1 in 2025.

On 1 October 2024, the club announced they had signed Scott Taylor as head coach, and Tom Halliday as their first professional player signing. In January 2025, Goole pulled off a huge upset in the second round of the 2025 Challenge Cup defeating London 17-10.

The Goole Vikings are a passionate and dynamic rugby league team based in Goole, dedicated to promoting the sport and fostering community spirit. Known for their resilience, teamwork, and competitive edge, the Vikings embody the fierce spirit of their namesake. With a strong roster of talented players and a committed coaching staff, they strive for excellence on the field while inspiring local pride and engagement. Whether competing in local leagues or community events, the Goole Vikings are a formidable presence, embodying strength, camaraderie, and a love for rugby league.