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Salford RLFC 0 Castleford 22 Match Report

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  VALLIANT REDS DAMAGE LIMITATION SUCCESS Salford RLFC 0 Castleford Tigers 22 It would be difficult to imagine two more contrasting sides than those on display in this ladies’ home league fixture with Castleford, on Sunday afternoon, with the Salford players being overshadowed by the significant physical prowess of the much more mature stature of the visitors. It was in their contrasting styles of play however, that the difference became most evident, with each team playing very much to their strengths, and both doing so extremely well. The quite notable improvement in the teamwork of the Salford side, over the season, progressed to a new high. Their ball-handling skills has now reached the point at which they were able to dominate possession for reasonably lengthy periods in a game, in which they were so outsized by a much bigger, stronger opposition, that it became a a great asset. The visitors for their part appeared not to feel the need for much of this, as their physical ...
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Salford RLFC 24 Sheffield 30 Match report

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  It was another warm and sunny day at the Corpacq Stadium as Salford RLFC welcomed Sheffield Eagles. Salford had Jake Thewlis in the team on loan from Warrington and Shaun Costello back at loose forward after a few weeks out injured and Joe Hartley also returned to the centre position. It was a conservative start from both sides as the sun beat down from the sky above. With both sides in the arm wrestle Salford opened the scoring after 10 minutes with good work from Brad Dwyer around the ruck  he cut Sheffield Eagles defence to ribbons and crashed over to the delight of the Salford faithful in the South Stand. Kieran Dixon missed the conversion and Salford lead 4-0. A short kick off from Sheffield was a positive act from them and good work by Jordan Abdul sent winger and ex Salford player Billy Walkley over for their 1 st score of the game. Another ex Red Kai Morgan converted and Sheffield lead 4-6 after 15 minutes. Salford cranked the pressure and a good kick by Brad D...
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Salford 64 NW Crusaders 4 Match report

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  Salford RLFC continued their charge towards a playoff spot with a convincing win against the North Wales Crusaders on Sunday. Salford RLFC faced North Wales Crusaders at a cloudy but pleasant the Corpacq stadium, the game was built as the Salford RLFC Foundation take over day as kids from the surrounding area helped run the club on the match day. There were also events outside the stadium with wheelchair rugby and rugby festivals taking place for the crowds to watch as they waited for the match to start. It's a much changed Salford RLFC starting 17 with Owain Abel moving to Fullback and Kieran Dixon moving to the wing position. Lewis Pilling came back into the 17 after missing out last week and reigniting his partnership with Toby Hughes in the half's. Riley Johnson a product of the Rising Stars program and Scholarship team in 2025 started on the bench. It was a scruffy start to the game with both teams spilling the ball under pressure early on, after 10 minutes a half ...
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Salford RLFC 20 Barrow Raiders 22 Match report

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  Salford RLFC suffered late heart ache as Barrow Raiders took the points with a late controversial penalty, but Dave Hewitt's men will gain confidence going forward from pushing a top championship team all the way. The last few days in Salford had been roasting hot, Sunday however was slightly cooler at the Corqac Stadiums but the fans on the terrace were still hoping for some red hot action on the field. Salford starting line up had a few changes in with Toby Hughes coming back in after missing last weeks game he was partnered with Owain Abel in the Half's, Lewis Pilling was selected as 18 th man. Sam Bowing and Shaun Costello were absent with Danny Lynch promoted to the starting 13 in the front row and Cameron Bate playing loose forward. Fin Yates returned to the starting 17 from the bench. As the teams walked out on to the field, Dave Hewitt's men knew Sunday was going to be a tough challenge, defeat against Barrow previously at the beginning of the season was seen ...
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Midlands 6 Swinton Lions 24 Match report

Swinton Lions traveled to Midland Hurricanes and recorded an impressive win. Gavin Rodden powered over from close range for The Lions after 4 minutes, Jodie Gibson converted the try and Swinton Lead 6-0. Swinton were on a roll and took full advantage when Eaves found space around the ruck with a lovely dart to crash over the line. Swinton Half back Jodie Gibson converted again the Lions were 12-0 up after 8 minutes. Midland found some composure and after 20 minutes tested the Lions line for the 1st time. Good defence from the Blues stopped the Hurricanes getting on the scoreboard. Shortly after Swinton showed lots of enthusiasm created pressure and after forcing a drop out  they took full advantage of as Gavin Rodden showed good strength to power over for his 2nd try. Jodie Gibson goaled again and Swinton were in control at 0-18. Approaching Half time Midlands created a opportunity, crossing the line for a score, unfortunately for them the referee had judge that  Brandon Moore...
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Salford RLFC 52 Workington 28 Match report

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  Salford RLFC V Workington Town It was a warm and sunny day in Salford at the Corpacq Stadium as David Hewitt's men tried to get back to winning ways after defeat last week against Hunslet. Jake Spedding made his debut for Salford after signing midweek and Sam Bowing returned to the starting 13, Owain Abel started at Stand off in the absence of Toby Hughes with Oli Garmston returning to the pack in the 2 nd row. There was plenty of early pressure from Salford putting Workington on the back foot, good footwork by Owain Abel all afternoon had Town back peddling. It was Sam Bowring with a trade mark drive that helped build pressure for Salford,  from an early scrum it was good work by Abel allowing Fullback Kieran Dixon to show great speed to slice through the Workington defence to score, he was unable to convert his own try but Salford lead 4-0 after 3 minutes. Salford had the wind in their sails at this point and after some tough defence by Jack Bibby and Olie Garmston fo...
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Salford RLFC Ladies 10 Warrington 60 Match report

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  SALFORD FALL BACK INTO OLD HABITS Salford RLFC 10 Warrington Wolves 60 Match Report David Clegg A vastly improved second half performance by the Salford Ladies’ team, stopped the winning margin of this, overall, one-sided contest, from being significantly greater for, with the Wolves racking up 32 points in a mere 27 minutes, all the signs were for something worse. In fairness, it has to be said that the visitors side comprised of up to seven current Wigan players on dual registration, alongside at least four former Salford players ,namely, winger, Caylee Miller, forward, Megan Condliffe, scrum half, Ellie Costello ,and stand-off, Michelle Davies. With Miller running in five tries, and Davies slotting over eight goals from eleven attempts, that contingent of former Salford favourites had a significant say in the final difference in scores. After a magnificent win, the previous week, over the Bradford Bulls, it had been hoped that the Salford side had turned a corner in their ...
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