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Denis Betts braced for biggest challenge

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:32 -0000

Denis Betts enjoyed a wonderful rugby league career at Wigan winning trophies galore and earning international caps.

Luke Patten column: United in total respect

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:25:49 -0000

Great respect among players is the reason why I cannot recall any one single race-related problem from my time in professional rugby league.

Salford Reds' Joel Moon struck by injury blow

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:14:10 -0000

Salford Reds centre Joel Moon could be sidelined for between four and eight weeks after breaking his hand against St Helens.

Salford City Reds in tax red alert

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:09 -0000

Salford City Reds chiefs are confident they can pay off an outstanding five-figure tax bill – and that the future of the club is safe.

Salford coach Phil Veivers: I feel for star signing Joel Moon as he faces another injury lay-off

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:08:37 -0000

Salford City Reds face being without star signing Joel Moon for up to two months.

Warrington's Lee Briers returns with a vengeance

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:02:43 -0000

Warrington boss Tony Smith praised Lee Briers after he steered the Wolves to a 50-10 win at home to London Broncos.

St Helens 38 Salford City Reds 10

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:37:55 -0000

St Helens coach Royce Simmons claimed his players suffered from stage fright as they stuttered to a 38-10 victory over Salford in the first Stobart Super League match at their new £30million Langtree Park stadium.

A week after having their own stadium opening night ruined by Castleford, the Reds threatened to spoil Saints' party when they led 10-0 after 24 minutes.

Salford City Reds ready to blow Saints’ house down

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:49:35 -0000

Salford City Reds players have licked their wounds and are ready to enter the lion’s den tonight for a test of character.

Salford stars left in agony by playing on ice

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:42:50 -0000

Phil Veivers is a very worried man – and the season is less than a week old, writes Neil Barker.

George Carmont blow for Wigan

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:45 -0000

Wigan centre George Carmont has been ruled out for at least a month with a broken thumb.

Wigan outdone by Karl Morris mind games

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:24:55 -0000

He has guided golfers to major titles on both sides of the Atlantic. He has also helped England’s cricketers beat the Aussies and win the Ashes.

Warrior Liam Farrell out of Leeds clash after pleading guilty

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:36 -0000

Wigan will be without forward Liam Farrell for Saturday’s Super League clash against Leeds at the DW Stadium through suspension.

Lee Briers is back for Wolves as Tony Smith ends ban

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:52:46 -0000

Veteran stand-off Lee Briers is poised to return to the Warrington team this weekend after serving his punishment for a breach of club discipline.

Coach Long won’t play ball

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:40 -0000

Sean Long will definitely NOT be coming out of retirement to play for the Salford City Reds in Super League this season.

Sale Sharks all set to join Salford at Barton

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:25:38 -0000

Salford City Reds are awaiting confirmation that their rugby union neighbours Sale Sharks will join them at their new £26million Barton home.

We get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Salford’s first game at Barton

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:42:16 -0000

Who said playing out in the snow is fun? Frozen-stiff Salford Reds players were spitting nails after slipping and sliding to defeat on the white hell that blanketed Ice Station Barton.

London Broncos 24 ST Helens 34

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28:17 -0000

Coach Royce Simmons was a relieved man after watching his St Helens side battle to a hard-fought victory at London Broncos.

Hull 20 Warrington 20

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:25:07 -0000

Warrington coach Tony Smith called for video referees at all Super League games after watching his side come away from the KC Stadium with just a point.

Wigan 16 Huddersfield 20

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:21:08 -0000

Wigan coach Shaun Wane was ‘gutted’ after watching his side crash to a shock home defeat to Huddersfield in his first Super League match in charge.

Salford Reds' cold reality bites in

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:28 -0000

Phil Veivers knows Salford have plenty of work to do after their Barton party was gatecrashed by Castleford.

Salford 10 Castleford 24

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:42:52 -0000

Richard Owen scored two tries as Castleford spoiled Salford's opening night at their new home by grinding out a hard-fought win in atrocious weather.

Alex Murphy: Salford Reds have got to get the basics right

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:21:21 -0000

Alex Murphy is advising Phil Veivers to be his own man at all times in his role as Salford City Reds head coach.

Leigh appoint Paul Rowley as coach

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:53:26 -0000

Leigh Centurions have appointed former player Paul Rowley as first team coach.

A whole new ball game for Salford Reds

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:36:10 -0000

Salford Reds will ring in the new when Super League XVII gets under way this weekend.

Wigan, Warrington and St Helens have grand designs

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:27:56 -0000

Wigan, Warrington and St Helens will all start the 2012 campaign harbouring genuine hopes of Grand Slam glory.

It’s happy Mondays as TV switch is confirmed

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:19:54 -0000

Super League matches will be played on Monday nights this summer.

Salford boss Phil Veivers gets his chance on main stage

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:59 -0000

Phil Veivers is finally on the biggest of stages where applause, catcalls and judgments go hand in hand.

A slimline Feka says he’s fit for purpose!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:46:57 -0000

Feka Paleaaesina has handed Salford boss Phil Veivers a refreshing slimline tonic. The prop has shed two stones ahead of the new Super League season, which starts for the Reds on Saturday when they host Castleford at their new Barton home.

Luke Patten hopes Salford City Reds will improve in 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:42:22 -0000

General Patten is ready for battle – and keen to earn his stripes!

Salford Reds forced to rethink fireworks party plans

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:53:39 -0000

Plans for a spectacular celebration firework display at Salford City Reds’ new Barton Stadium home next weekend have bit the dust.

Luke Adamson: We are feeling right at home now

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:02:35 -0000

Salford Reds already feel at home at their new Barton home and now can’t wait to christen it with some silverware.

I’m eager to become a prize guy, says Stefan Ratchford

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:54:26 -0000

Stefan Ratchford is gunning for glory this year after choosing to swap Salford City Reds for Warrington Wolves.

New-look Feka a real boost for beaten Reds

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:49:58 -0000

Feka Palea’aesina appears to have curtailed his eating habits and regained an appetite to play Super League again.

Wigan Warrior Pat Richards eyes Barton run out

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:09:45 -0000

Trafford Centre shopping trips have been whetting Pat Richards’ appetite for playing at Salford Reds new Barton stadium home.

Oldham start with friendly draw

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:43:37 -0000

Oldham finally saw some action on Sunday as they drew their friendly at Whitehaven 22-22.

Sam Tomkins: Barbarians bow was no job interview for union

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:48:19 -0000

Sam Tomkins would jump at the chance to play rugby union for the Barbarians again this year but insists he is not angling for a cross-code switch.

Bubbly Sean Long giving Reds a taste of Becks fizz

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:47:57 -0000

In many ways, Sean Long is the David Beckham of rugby league. Few sportsmen have relished being in the limelight as much, grabbing attention off the field as well as on it.

Kris Radlinski poised for Wigan comeback

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:27:29 -0000

Former Great Britain international Kris Radlinski is poised to make a comeback. The 35-year-old ex-Wigan full-back is in line to follow the example of Thierry Henri and Paul Scholes by making a return for his club, five years after hanging up his boots.

John Stankevitch says it's time up for the Law Cup

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:10:48 -0000

Rochdale Hornets boss John Stankevitch admits this year’s Law Cup is now unlikely to go ahead, writes Alex Rowan.

Wolves ace Adrian Morley on why he can’t stand sight of team-mate Trent Waterhouse

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:02:47 -0000

Trent Waterhouse has only been part of the Warrington squad for three weeks, yet captain Adrian Morley is already sick of the sight of the Australian forward.

League players look to join their own union

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:56:10 -0000

The GMB trade union has condemned an attempt to establish a Super League Players’ Association, claiming it would not be able to cater properly for players’ interests.

Salford 46 Halifax 16

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:40:39 -0000

Joel Moon collected a broken nose on debut as Salford picked up the Colin Dixon Trophy for their opening pre season win.

Salford City Reds given tough time in training after defeat to Leigh

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:32:59 -0000

Salford City Reds coach Phil Veivers has been banging a few heads together this week – quite literally.

Oldham clear their tax debt

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:21:28 -0000

Oldham say they have secured the club's future by clearing their debt owed to the Inland Revenue.

Rugby league thoroughbred Sean Long, getting into his stride as a coach with the Salford City Reds

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:07:03 -0000

Nearly 50 years ago, Castle Irwell was home to the Manchester racecourse. Now the Salford University sports ground and Salford City Reds’ training base, the old stand remains.

Wolves set for the Gladiator!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:20:09 -0000

Warrington are preparing for the new Super League season by taking on the Gladiator! The Wolves have abandoned the winter in England to spend their pre-season in Australia.

Sean Long can’t rule out doing a Scholesy!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:38:42 -0000

Rugby league legend Sean Long has revealed he could follow Paul Scholes’ lead by coming out of retirement with Salford City Reds.

Salford 12 Leigh 36

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:31:47 -0000

Some teething problems were inevitable as Salford City Reds made their long-awaited Barton bow.

Salford Reds suffer starting shocker at Barton

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:28:13 -0000

Salford City Reds endured a miserable start to life at their new Barton base as they were outclassed 36-12 by Championship side Leigh.

Phil Veivers a winner in Salford Reds waiting game

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:49:57 -0000

All good things come to those who wait – just ask Salford City Reds and Phil Veivers.

Danny Williams warns Ashley Gibson: Take my spot and you’re on the bus

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:04:38 -0000

Ashley Gibson has told car-pool buddy Danny Williams he is after his first-team place this season.

Lions to start campaign without injured Andy Gorski

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:12:35 -0000

Andy Gorski is out of Swinton’s friendly against Widnes Vikings at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday (3pm).

Jon Clarke to lead Widnes Vikings

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:07:03 -0000

Former Warrington hooker Jon Clarke will lead Widnes Vikings on their return to Super League in 2012, the club have announced.

Steve Simms fires out a call for carnage from Salford Reds' Danny Williams and Jodie Broughton

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:30:51 -0000

Salford Reds bosses are predicting big things in 2012 for the club’s highly-rated flying young winger Danny Williams.

Salford can revel in the Phil-good factor

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:15:16 -0000

Salford City Reds are in safe hands going into 2012, according to former boss Shaun McRae.