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Salford Red Devil’s started their Challenge Cup campaign with a convincing win against Widnes at the AJ Bell stadium.

The Red Devil’s were to big and strong for their opponents throughout and showed good game management and intensity to keep the score board ticking over in the 2nd half.

Castleford Tigers are Salford's next opponents in the Challenge Cup, with the experience of last years heroics fresh in the minds of the players don’t bet against a return trip to Wembley in 2021.

Full back Morgan Escare and Matty Costello took their opportunities for game time with two tries each, this will impress Head Coach Richard Marshall as he hopes to continue this winning formula into the Super League next week.

Salford travel to the south of France to face Super League side Catalan Dragons on Saturday.
With the souring rates of Corona in France stopping fans attending, the Dragons back divisions Gallic flair and the big Catalan forwards on the field it will be a challenging weekend for the Red Devil’s but one they will meet head on.
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It was back to back wins for Salford City Fc as they beat Stevenage Borough at the Peninsula Stadium 2-1 in a hard fought contest.

Ian Henderson and Brandon Thomas-Asante were the goal scorers for the Ammies that moves them to 9th place 3 points outside the playoff places.

Gary Bowyer celebrated his 1st home win, heaped praise on his striking duo but remained focused on the challenges ahead starting with the derby against Bolton on Tuesday night.
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Swinton Lions were in Challenge Cup action against Warrington. The Lions fought hard throughout against their Super League opponents but were defeated 8-32.

Off the field Swinton Lions have been providing training for the Childern of Sale moor. Their home ground is Heywood Road in Sale and it’s great they are trying to build up support in the local area.

Next week the lions face Featherstone Rovers, ex Salford centre Kris Welham is one of their star performers so the Lions will be looking to use home advantage to get a win.
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It was a won one lost 2 weekend for Manchester Storm as Ryan Finnerty’s men get into the swing of things in the Elite league.

A golden score win against Coventry Blaze will give the storm confidence going forward, Scott Simmons was the hero that night and he is fast becoming a important player for the Storm with his creativity.

Manchester Storm have found a goal scorer in Ciaran Long, He currently on top of the goal scoring chats in the Elite league and his predictor like instincts give Storm that extra edge in attack.

Defeat on Sunday night against Sheffield will upset the Storm but they have a lot of characters in that squad who can deal with the pressure and bounce back in the next week.

Rob Parkinson



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