Salford Red Devils will field a team of primarily reserve squad players for their Betfred Super League opener against St Helens on February 15th due to ongoing salary cap issues. The club is awaiting final approval from the RFL on a takeover deal, which was announced earlier this month.
Salford Red Devils have confirmed they will be fielding 'predominantly reserve squad players' for their Betfred Super League opener against St Helens on Saturday due to ongoing salary cap s. A takeover of the club was announced earlier this month ahead of the 2025 season, live on Sky Sports , although the deal with the new ownership consortium is still pending final approval by the RFL. Salford were last month issued a reduced sustainability cap of £1.
Following the change of ownership, all documents have been submitted to the RFL for final approval, which is still ongoing. 'Although the club is disappointed to still be under the restriction, there is an understanding that the process requires the appropriate time to be completed and we are complying with each request as it is provided. 'It is hoped this will be completed in time for the first home fixture of the season against Leeds Rhinos on Saturday February 22.
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