The Salford rollercoaster has shown no signs of slowing down ever since the Manchester-based side asked for an advance on their central funding in late 2024.

In the latest twist, the RFL have today announced that the club has been placed back into special measures, placing them under a salary cap restriction once again, only allowing them to field a team worth up to £1.2 million on their salary cap.

In a statement today released on their website, the RFL have stated: “The RFL Special Measures Committee have determined at their meeting earlier today that in addition to the existing restrictions on player movements in and out of Salford Red Devils that were already in place, the Sustainability Cap of £1.2m that was imposed on the club in February, and lifted ahead of their Betfred Super League Round Two fixture, will be reimposed immediately.”

“In addition, Salford Red Devils have been asked to update and explain to the RFL’s Special Measures Committee and representatives from Rugby League Commercial at a meeting on Wednesday morning the current position regarding non-payment of staff, and how this will be rectified as well as a wider update on the club’s financial sustainability.”

What this means for Salford’s game against Castleford, and indeed Salford’s overall survival, remains to be seen, but we will endeavour to keep you, our readers up to date on any developments in the coming days.

UPDATE: Salford Red Devils have released the following statement: “Salford Red Devils can confirm that the Club will be under the restriction of a sustainability cap for this weekend’s Betfred Super League fixture against Castleford Tigers on Friday 7th March.”

“This is due to the delay of funding following the takeover with funds currently pending regulatory clearance. CEO Chris Irwin and the new ownership will meet with the Special Measures Committee and RL Commercial tomorrow morning.”

“To our fans, we sincerely apologise, we know this is not an easy time to be a Salford Reds fan.”

“We apologise to you on behalf of our new ownership who have assured the Club that the consortium is working to rectify the financial situation and there will be no further issues.”

“Thank you for your patience and support.”

Written by Nathan Major-Kershaw (site editor & Hull KR fan)

RFL statement link: https://www.rugby-league.com/article/63519/salford-red-devils-%E2%80%93-march-4

Salford statement: https://x.com/salforddevils/status/1896953791590592805?s=46&t=eH6o1EncHrYWfKZuanDV8A