SALFORD RED DEVILS {2021}

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Salford Red Devils have revealed that Chris Atkin has signed a two-year contract extension with the option for a third.

Atkin has impressed since he arrived from Hull Kingston Rovers last year, and despite what has been a slow start to the season for the Red Devils, the 28-year-old has been one of Salford’s standout performers in 2021.

Speaking on extending his Salford stay, Atkin said: “It was an easy decision to make when I sat down with the club. Salford has quickly become my home since I arrived here last year and everyone at Salford has always made me feel welcome and valued, our loyal fans included.


“I’ve enjoyed my time here so far, we’ve got a brilliant setup at Salford and I’m really looking forward to the future.”

Speaking on Atkin’s contract extension, head coach Richard Marshall said: “I’m really pleased to see Chris pen a new deal with us, he’s a quality player and a brilliant individual off the field.


“He’s been one of our most improved players this year and has really bought into our plans and the direction that our club is heading.”

Director of rugby and operations Ian Blease added: “To have Chris with us for the next two years, possibly three, is fantastic news for all involved at Salford.


“Chris is a key member of the squad and it’s great to know that he will continue to be!

“We are continuing our search for more additions for 2022 as we aim to push on from our success in recent years.”

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Salford Red Devils can confirm that Darcy Lussick has departed the club.

The decision was in the best interest of both parties and we wish Darcy all the best for the future.

Good luck Darcy!

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CASTLEFORD TIGERS v SALFORD RED DEVILS 

KO: 15:30 - SUNDAY 11th JULY 2021

AT THE MEND-A-HOSE JUNGLE.

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SUNDAY 11-7-21::



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Betfred Super League

Castleford Tigers (6) 18
Tries: Millington, Martin, Foster Goals: Richardson 3

Salford Red Devils (22) 70
Tries: Ormondroyd, Roberts, Escare 2, Williams 2, Sio, Patton, Costello, Atkin, Norman, Davies Goals: Inu 11.....



Salford scored 12 tries as the Red Devils thrashed a youthful Castleford Tigers side at the Mend-a-Hose Jungle.

Tigers, protecting first-teamers for the Challenge Cup final, were 22-6 down at half-time and tired after the break.

Morgan Escare and Rhys Williams scored a try in each half as 10 different players crossed for the Red Devils and Krisnan Inu kicked 22 points.

It was just a third win of the Super League campaign for Salford, who were depleted by injuries and suspensions.

Castleford are bidding to win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 1986, but head into next Saturday's Wembley showdown with St Helens on the back of six defeats in seven league outings.

Tigers coach Daryl Powell rested 14 players and handed debuts to Caelum Jordan, Cain Robb and Jack Sadler, while fellow academy graduates Adam Rusling and Nathan Magee were named as interchanges.

The returning Grant Millington put Castleford ahead early on but Jack Ormondroyd, Oliver Roberts, Escare and Rhys Williams went over for the visitors before the break.

Brad Martin finished off a sweeping Tigers move soon after the restart, but Salford took full advantage of their opponents' inexperience to snuff out any hopes of a comeback.

Ken Sio, Dec Patton, Harvey Costello and Chris Atkin all got on the scoresheet, while Inu, returning from a two-month ban for a social media post, only missed one conversion attempt.

After Alex Foster notched a consolation, Ben Davies and Dan Norman - who had both joined the Reds on one-week loan deals from St Helens - added late efforts before Williams rounded things off.

Castleford Tigers coach Daryl Powell:

"We've a pretty big game on Saturday and there is no way I was going to put most of our players into a game six days beforehand - it doesn't make any sense.

"This game should never have been on the Sunday before a big game.

"It was a big score but it was a means to get into the cup final healthy, and I thought there were a lot of positives.

"I thought the young players were great. They found it tough, which was pretty obvious."

Salford Red Devils coach Richard Marshall:

"It was a real professional performance, albeit against an under-strength and youthful Castleford team.

"You've still got to execute your plays and be disciplined, and I thought we ticked those boxes.

"We didn't have it all our own way. The first 20 minutes were a see-saw battle.

"We had to come through a tough week. We started it with six players in training and we had literally 17 today, nothing more than that."

Castleford: Qareqare, Clare, Foster, Blair, Jordan, Sadler, Richardson, Hepi, Robb, Millington, Martin, Sene-Lefao, Bienek.

Interchanges: Peachey, Hall, Rusling, Magee.

Salford: Escare, Sio, Inu, Costello, Williams, Patton, Atkin, Johnson, Ackers, Ormondroyd, Livett, Lannon, Burke.

Interchanges: Roberts, Norman, Pauli, Davies.

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SALFORD RED DEVILS v WAKEFIELD TRINITY 

KO: 19:30 - FRIDAY 17th JULY 2021

AT THE H J STADIUM
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