Salford Red Devils’ salary cap restriction has been reimposed following the non-payment of staff and players.
In addition to the existing restrictions on player movements in and out of the Betfred Super League club that were already in place, the Sustainability Cap of £1.2m that was imposed on the club in February, and lifted ahead of their round-two fixture, will be reimposed immediately.
Salford 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.
In a statement on Tuesday, the club said: “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 March 7.
“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.”
Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining four matches each week shown on Sky Sports+.
