It only became apparent that the Red V would be taking on such a youthful Salford side when the 21-man squads for the Round 1 clash were released on Thursday afternoon, with the G

Salford Red Devils have named just 16 players to take on St Helens in their opening Super League game - with Paul Rowley selecting just three interchanges.

SALFORD head coach Paul Rowley could not say whether their £1.2m sustainability cap would be lifted ahead of their next game, after their heavy defeat to St Helens. The Red Devils had been preparing for restrictions to be lifted,

Salford Red Devils remain under RFL restrictions until their takeover has been fully approved; Salford released a statement to confirm that their sustainability cap will remain for Saturdays Betfred Super League opener against Saturday - live from 5.

Salford Red Devils are still waiting on confirmation as to whether or not they will be able to select a full-strength squad this weekend against St Helens.

ST HELENS 82 SALFORD RED DEVILS 0 KASEY SMITH, Totally Wicked Stadium, Saturday. ST HELENS kicked off their campaign with a Super League-record win over a reserves-laden Salford,

After talks with stakeholders from the Community Benefit Society (CBS) and Salford City Council, it was agreed that a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta - CEO of investment bank Matanel - have completed a full purchase of the rugby league team, approved by the CBS.

Paul Wellens says St Helens remain hopeful the issue which forced Lewis Murphy from the field early during their demolition of a young Salford Red Devils side won’t be anything significant. Former Wakefield Trinity winger Murphy joined Saints on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 campaign,

Wellens was talking during his post-match news conference