Rugby League: Restrictions for Salford lifted

Salford fans can now start looking forward to the rest of the Super League season

The Red Devils have been given the green light to field a full-strength side against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday after the sustainability cap imposed by the Rugby Football League was lifted.

Author - Michael Haldsworth

Salford Red Devils Rugby League

Confirmation that a takeover of the club being formally approved by RFL Commercial will come as a huge relief to everyone associated with the club.

In addition to their long-term future now being guaranteed, it means there will be no repeat of head coach Paul Rowley's farcical team selection against St Helens that saw them thrashed 82-0 in their first Super League fixture. 

This 15 try victory was the heaviest winning margin in the league's history. From a Salford perspective, it represented a low moment in what has been a fairly successful era for the club. 

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Party atmosphere expected for Salford’s first home game

This news is clearly a huge boost for everyone at the club. Manchester and Salford music legends the Happy Mondays will perform at the Salford Community Stadium before the match. It should be a party atmosphere and there's still tickets available!

A statement on the RFL website reads

"The RFL has today approved the Change of Control and all Owners and Directors Tests whilst also lifting the Sustainability Cap that has applied to Salford Red Devils since they were given an advance on their central distribution in December.

"The club’s new ownership group have met the conditions that were necessary.

"All Salford’s first team squad are therefore available for selection for Saturday’s Betfred Super League Round Two fixture against Leeds Rhinos..."

Location: Salford, UK

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