Former Wigan Warriors prop makes fresh Championship move following Widnes Vikings departure
Former Wigan Warriors prop Jack Bibby has joined Salford RLFC following his departure from fellow Championship club Widnes Vikings.
The 24-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at Wigan before making his one and only first-team appearance for the Warriors in 2022, arrived at Widnes on loan from Huddersfield Giants last season and made that move permanent during the off-season.
However, Bibby found game time limited with the Vikings in the early rounds of 2026, making five appearances from the bench.
“I want to wish Jack all the best for the future,” said Widnes coach Allan Coleman. “Since he came on board with us, he’s been a fantastic asset to the club, a brilliant lad as well as a great rugby league player.
“Things haven’t quite worked for him this year in terms of game time he wanted, and how we’ve been going. He’s found it difficult to get game time.
“So we’ve had a discussion, and there are some options available for him next year, and it’s something we couldn’t offer, so we wish him the best of luck. We thank him for all his efforts in a Widnes jersey.”
After his exit from Widnes was confirmed, Salford announced the signing of the former Wigan academy graduate. Bibby made his Salford debut in their 66-6 defeat to London Broncos on Sunday afternoon.
"Salford RLFC are pleased to announce the signing of Jack Bibby,” a Salford club statement read. “The 24-year-old joins us following his departure from Widnes earlier this week. Welcome to Salford, Jack.”
Warriors trio Jonny Vaughan, George O’Loughlin and Josh Cartwright also featured for Salford in the capital via short-term loan deals.