RFL Executive Director Nigel Wood has praised Salford for getting to the starting line on Friday night against Oldham at the CorpAcq Stadium.
The 44-0 Championship defeat came less than a month after the RFL gave its approval to a consortium led by former player Mason Caton-Brown to revive the club after its controlling company went into liquidation in December.
“It was a privilege to be in attendance on Friday for Salford’s first fixture against Oldham,” said Wood, who was in London on Sunday for the Broncos’ opening game against Widnes.
“It was a wonderful and uplifting occasion. The stands they used were full, and the buzz was palpable.
“The new consortium deserves great credit, as do all those other individuals and clubs who have helped behind the scenes.
“Getting a new club ready in less than a month is an enormous challenge. Simply to get to the starting line represents a huge achievement following such a protracted insolvency process.
“Rugby League in Salford has a long and proud tradition and it was vital to get a professional club back, up and running as quickly as possible.
“The challenge doesn’t stop, in fact it’s hardly started, but if the club continues to go about its business with the same energy, passion and commitment as it has started, then it all bodes well. Huge congratulations to all concerned.”