SALFORD RED DEVILS {2021}

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Salford Red Devils are delighted to announce that Leading UK builders merchant Selco Builders Warehouse have extended its proud history of supporting rugby league, by become our main partners.

Salford Red Devils will carry the name of Selco as our front of shirt sponsor for three years, starting with the 2022 season.

Selco, which opened a branch on Regent Street in Salford 12 months ago, is also a partner of the Rugby League World Cup 2021, which has been postponed until next year.

As part of the agreement, Selco will receive advertising benefits at the AJ Bell Stadium, tickets for its colleagues and customers and player appearances.

George Harborne, commercial director of Salford Red Devils, said: “Securing a partnership with a major UK brand such as Selco Builders Warehouse is a significant coup for the club.

“Particularly since Selco opened a branch in Salford, we have watched the expansion plans of the company with real interest and we are delighted to have them on board as our principal partner.

“The planning has already started in developing exciting ideas to bring the partnership to life, particularly for our supporters, so it promises to be a thrilling journey with Selco.”

Carine Jessamine, marketing director of Selco Builders Warehouse, said: “We are delighted to have secured a multi-season agreement as the main partner of Salford Red Devils.

“The club is at the heart of the community and we are delighted to be playing a part in helping continue its development on and off the pitch.

“We were proud to open a branch in Salford last year to extend our presence in the North West further and this sponsorship will have numerous benefits for our customers in the area.

“The sport of rugby league has always been an excellent fit for our customer base and we have a long tradition over the last decade of being involved in the sport.

“This is another exciting chapter to run alongside our partnership with the Rugby League World Cup 2021.”

The move enhances Selco’s sponsorship portfolio which also includes being a partner of the Professional Darts Corporation.

With hundreds of trade brands always in stock, Selco’s 70 UK branches are firmly focused on helping tradespeople complete their jobs as quickly and effectively as possible.

As well as offering trade services, Selco also has a strong digital presence including Click & Deliver and Click & Collect services.

For more information on Selco visit www.selcobw.com

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Salford Red Devils have reignited their pursuit of explosive forward Sitaleki Akauola.

Rugby League Live {Manchester Evening News} can reveal the Super League club are in talks with the Warrington Wolves forward as they finally look to land a deal to bring the former Penrith Panther to the club.

Akauola has long been linked with a move to the Red Devils, though negotiations have never reached a conclusion.

However, the Red Devils now appear set to finally land a deal for the 29-year-old, who has previously represented Tonga.

Salford have been actively pursuing reinforcement within their pack as part of a lively recruitment drive, with Akauola on their shortlist for several months. The retirement of Lee Mossop and the departure of Sebastine Ikahihifo have heightened their need to recruit, with King Vuniyayawa expected to be another addition after an encouraging debut season at Leeds Rhinos.

North Queensland Cowboys back-rower Shane Wright is another who has been linked with a move to the club while the club has already signed impressively by adding Brisbane Broncos halfback Brodie Croft, Scotland international Ryan Brierley and Wigan livewire Amir Bourouh.

Akauola made 59 Super League appearances in four seasons with the Wolves, scoring six tries in the process. However, he has been released by the Wolves, leaving Salford with a chance to finally secure a player long on their wishlist.

The Red Devils have yet to announce who will replace Richard Marshall as head coach after his departure last month, though Paul Rowley has been heavily linked with the role since the news of Marshall's exit.

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Salford Red Devils are delighted to announce the signing of Fijian international King Vuniyayawa on a two-year contract.

Prop or second-row forward, Vuniyayawa joins the Red Devils from fellow Betfred Super League side Leeds Rhinos.

The 26-year-old began his career in the NRL with New Zealand Warriors, before making the switch to Super League ahead of the 2021 season.

Speaking on signing for Salford, Vuniyayawa said: “I decided to come to Salford to take on new challenges and to keep progressing in terms of my footy.

Super League footy is quite different to NRL footy, so learning to adjust to the game and how they play over here has taken a bit of time for me but I’m getting there.

“With joining the Devils, I feel like it’s a good move for me to focus on myself and what I can bring to the team.”

Director of rugby and operations Ian Blease commented: “I am pleased and excited to bring in a quality player like King Vuniyayawa to the Red Devils for the next two seasons.

“King will add some strength and size to our pack as we continue to build our squad for 2022 & onwards. Going forward King will get the opportunity to build his career with the Red Devils having agreed to join us from the Leeds Rhinos.

As a club, we will work hard with and give King our full backing to enable him to become a leading Super League forward.”

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Salford Red Devils are delighted to announce the launch of a new Women’s open age team for the 2022 season.

The new open age team will be the pinnacle of the existing girl’s pathway that runs alongside the boys rising stars programme and will sit above the existing Dual development Academy based at Eccles Sixth Form College.

Salford Red Devils Foundation will be driving forward this exciting new venture with the full support of the club, who are excited to add a women’s team to their roster.

Salford Red Devils Foundation Director Neil Blackburn stated: “We have been developing our girls programme over the last couple of years to run alongside our rising stars programme and with our College Development academy being a dual pathway, now is the perfect time to launch our Women’s Team.

“We are extremely excited to be able to launch the first Salford Red Devils Women’s team that will now give the opportunity for women to represent Salford Red Devils at the highest level.”

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Marc Simon as the clubs first ever Women’s head coach. Marc has a wealth of experience, coaching rugby league for over 20 years and has been a prominent figure in the women’s game for the last decade.

During this time, Marc has coached at teams such as Widnes Vikings and Warrington Wolves and has been a key figure in the Development of the women’s game at both clubs. Marc has also been the head coach of Lancashire Women’s Team for the last 5 years and has had a great deal of success.

Speaking on his appointment, Marc Simon said: “I am looking forward to working with such a well-respected club, that not only has that family feel, but holds its fans in such high regard.

“I look forward to creating a club which drives women’s rugby within Salford forward and has a positive atmosphere that players will thrive in. I can’t wait to get started.”



Simon is wasting no time in getting started and will be holding 2 open training sessions/ trials for all women who wish to be part of the first ever women’s team at Salford Red Devils. These dates will be Monday 18th October and Wednesday 20th October.

Salford Red Devils Foundation head of equality and diversity Craig Fisher said: “I am delighted Marc has come on board, he brings a lot of experience and also tremendous enthusiasm which will see him do well in the role.

“When you read his CV with all the coaching he has done over the past 20 years, Marc seems the perfect person to lead our first ever Women’s team at Salford Red Devils.”

Salford Red Devils director of rugby and operations Ian Blease added: “The Foundation have done a brilliant job on this one in providing an opportunity for women in Salford to play rugby league at the highest level.

“Marc Simon has played a pivotal role in driving the women’s game forward over recent years and he is a brilliant appointment for us. I’m looking forward to watching how our first ever Women’s team will progress from 2022.”

You can register your interest in playing for the first Salford Red Devils Women’s team, 
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Equally, if you would like to be involved in a non-playing capacity, please register 
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