Collective Action Required – League Express Mailbag 20 January 2025

COLLECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Over the Christmas period I watched Lawrence of Arabia, one of my favourite films. In it, Lawrence, played by Peter O’Toole, said…

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The five Super League clubs currently not spending the salary cap

THE salary cap is always a point of contention within rugby league: should it be scrapped, lowered or increased? Those are the three main questions…

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Attendances from the pre-season friendlies as Oldham-Wigan Warriors smashes record

THERE were a plethora of fixtures that went ahead over the weekend just gone, with the likes of Wigan Warriors travelling to Oldham and Warrington…

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Leeds Rhinos aiming for salary cap dispensation ahead of Super League meeting on Salford Red Devils crisis

LEEDS RHINOS are aiming for salary cap dispensation at a meeting of Super League clubs on Wednesday to discuss the Salford Red Devils crisis. That’s…

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Salford Red Devils pull out of Keighley Cougars friendly

SALFORD RED DEVILS have pulled out of their friendly against Keighley Cougars – originally scheduled for Sunday 26 January. With Salford’s ongoing financial issues, Keighley…

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Salford Red Devils hoping to complete takeover deal this week

SALFORD chief executive Paul King is hoping that a proposed takeover of his club will be completed by Tuesday and that the RFL will respond…

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Barrow Raiders pile the points on young Salford Red Devils

BARROW RAIDERS 58 SALFORD RED DEVILS 12 PADDY McATEER, Northern Competitions Stadium, Saturday BARROW may have won with a half-century of points on the board,…

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Salford Red Devils still in talks with investors as Super League season looms

SALFORD RED DEVILS still remain in talks with investors as crunch time looms large for the Super League club. The Red Devils have been thrust…

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Salford City Council release statement in response to Salford Red Devils despair

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL have released a statement in response to Salford Red Devils’ despair. The Super League club were directed by the RFL earlier this…

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Stadium and council funding delays have impacted Salford Red Devils

SALFORD RED DEVILS have revealed that stadium and council funding delays have hampered the club’s ability to plan financially. The plight of the Red Devils…

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