Martyn Sadler, the editor of League Express, explains why Salford Red Devils would be unwise to change the name of the club. This is a version of an article that first appeared in this week’s edition of League Express Salford is one of the oldest names in Rugby League. Formed in 1873, 23 years later in April 1896 their…
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Was there ever any doubt about this? The crossbar challenge has become quite a YouTube hit in the run-up to a Challenge Cup weekend, and this time it was the turn of Super League surprise package Salford to have a go. The rules? Simple. From close-range, hit the crossbar by kicking the ball out of your hand. It sounds straightforward,…
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Salford Red Devils earned their first ever league victory at the DW Stadium, beating Wigan Warriors 16-31 on Friday night against an under strength Wigan side. The Red Devils took a 0-16 lead at half-time with tries by Kris Welham, Niall Evalds and Ben Murdoch-Masila, with two goals from Michael Dobson. And within five minutes of the second half the…
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This article first appeared in League Express. Get articles like this first every week by purchasing the paper in stores, or get it delivered to your phone or laptop by reading online at totalrl.com/le. Josh Jones has insisted that he never had any intention of leaving Salford after signing a new two-year deal with the club. Jones, a former Grand…
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Salford have made a habit of defying expectations this year. And tonight’s trip to Wigan gives them another chance to do that – and end one of their longest hoodoos in the game. 20 years have passed since they last crossed across Lancashire and won a game in Wigan; you have to go way back to the second Super League…
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Fullback: Niall Evalds (Salford) The youngster returned to the Salford side in real style on Sunday afternoon, replacing Gareth O’Brien and doing a great job as the Red Devils’ impressive start to the season continued with victory against Widnes. Wing: Mason Caton-Brown (Wakefield) The former London and Salford winger was in magnificent form, scoring a wonderful hat-trick during the win…
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Salford Red Devils moved back into the top four of Super League with a 30-10 victory over bottom club Widnes Vikings. Ben Murdoch-Masila and Greg Johnson went over to put Salford in control at half time with Michael Dobson’s succesful conversions opening up a 12-0 lead. Widnes got themselves back into the game after the break as Tom Gilmore converted his own try to…
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Josh Jones has become the fourth player Salford player to sign a new contract with the club in a week, after penning a new two-year deal. Jones, a Grand Final winner during his time at St Helens, joined the club last year and has made 41 appearances for the club, scoring nine tries. He joins Lee Mossop, Jake Bibby and…
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Salford Red Devils have tied down Lee Mossop to a new three-year deal. The former England forward joined the club on a one-year contract from Wigan ahead of the 2017 season and has played a significant role in their excellent start to the season. His performances have seen him touted for an England recall, and head coach Ian Watson is…
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Castleford Tigers (1st): A It’s been a season to remember for Castleford so far – and although they go into this weekend’s game with Wigan on the back of two consecutive defeats, they remain top of Super League. The Tigers have not just been winning games, but they’ve been dazzling rugby league fans with their stylish brand of play. Is…
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