Rugby League: Widnes Vikings in second as Tigers are rampant

Sep 10 2007 by Andy Hampson, Liverpool Daily Post

WIDNES VIKINGS had to settle for finishing the regular Co-operative National League One season in second place after Castleford sensationally secured top spot.

The Tigers sealed the the most favourable play-off route with a stunning 106-0 rout of Rochdale, scoring 19 tries on their way to a club record win with Michael Shenton, Andrew Henderson and Danny Williams each claiming hat-tricks.

Danny Brough crossed twice and added 11 goals for a 30-point haul while Mark Leafa also touched down twice.

The Tigers' victory meant Widnes finished behind them by a solitary point despite a 34-18 win at Batley.

Scrum-half Joel Penny jinked his way through for a try in each half and there were further scores for Joel Tomkins, Lee Doran, Ollie Wilkes and Mick Nanyn.

Halifax took third place on points difference from Whitehaven with a 52-24 win over bottom side Doncaster.