Warrington beat Widnes in Super League

Former St George Illawarra coach Steve Price got his first win as Warrington coach as they beat Widnes 18-10 in the English Super League.

After defeats to Leeds and Huddersfield, Price needed a win, though the game may be remembered for the thunderous accidental collision between referee Phil Bentham and Widnes captain Chris Houston.

Bentham had to leave the field after former Newcastle player Houston inadvertently clattered into him from behind while chasing a kick, with the 'ref cam' showing the full effect of Bentham's tumble.

Reserve referee Scott Mikalauskas took over the whistle duties.

Away from that, Ryan Atkins was in sparkling form. His two tries, one either side of halftime, were crucial.

Warrington had won their last nine meetings with Widnes, and after building up an 18-4 lead midway through the second period, they had just enough to secure the win, digging deep to hold off a Vikings fightback.