The Rugby Football League has given a new Salford team Championship membership for 2026, three weeks after the old club was wound up. A consortium led by former Red Devils player Mason Caton-Brown has been chosen from three "high-quality" proposals to take on the club. The RFL said the submission from Salford RLFC Ltd "demonstrated a clear commitment to sustainable governance, financial responsibility and long-term stability". "We've got a coach lined up and he's really really enthusiastic and ready to go. "The quality of proposals we received reflects the strength of commitment to rugby league in Salford," said RFL interim chief executive officer Abi Ekoku.

Source: BBC December 22, 2025 22:56 UTC