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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 14, 2022 16:24:21 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 16, 2022 22:45:28 GMT
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We can confirm Sitaleki Akauola has left Salford Red Devils to join Toulouse Olympique.
A huge thank you to Sita for his services and we wish him all the best in the future!
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 17, 2022 17:51:57 GMT
Salford Red Devils rocked with Kallum Watkins set for huge injury layoff  The England international sustained a serious injury in the defeat to Samoa
Watkins, one of Salford's star players on their route to the Super League semi-finals, was a regular for England during the World Cup but played in the semi-final with extensive strapping on his arm. He was subsequently forced off and left the Emirates Stadium with protective equipment on his bicep.
He will now have to wait to return to the field and is set to miss the entire pre-season, a considerable blow to both himself and the Reds as they look to push on from last year's success. In total, it means Watkins is looking at a three-month spell on the sidelines.
"He's due a meeting with a consultant on Friday but the likely outcome is surgery," head coach Paul Rowley confirmed. "If that's the case, the situation is that he'll miss around a month of the season. There's some potential bicep and shoulder damage sustained and we're waiting to learn the full extent but it's not good news so far."
The injury adds to Rowley's concern regarding their pre-season plans, with Salford among the clubs most severely impacted by the World Cup with 13 of their squad involved.
"When you've got as many players involved in the World Cup as we do our preparation is to pot anyway. Some of them won't come back until the 3rd of January so we'll get five weeks and Kallum won't be a part of that whatsoever. It's a massive blow really but, as ever, we'll just push forward as best we can."
Watkins was transitioned to back-row during the season and scored ten tries in 18 Super League appearances for the Reds this year. Salford have signed three back-rowers in the off-season, with Ben Hellewell, Sam Stone and Andrew Dixon all capable of playing in the position. |
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 18, 2022 22:11:50 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 18, 2022 23:39:24 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 19, 2022 23:56:32 GMT
  Australia 30-10 Samoa: Kangaroos claim third consecutive World Cup with hard-fought victory
Tries: Mitchell (2), Tedesco (2), Martin, Murray
Goals: Cleary (3)
Samoa(0)10
Tries: To'o, Crichton
Goals: Crichton
While the Pacific Islanders enjoyed the backing of the 67,502 crowd, Mal Meninga's relentless side more than lived up to their billing as overwhelming favourites.
A superb defensive performance laid the foundations for the Kangaroos, who have now won the competition 12 times.
"We brought our best game tonight," Meninga said.
"We've had a long year but have been rewarded for effort tonight. What a way to finish our 2022 season."
After repelling some early Samoa pressure, Australia took a healthy 14-0 lead into the interval with tries from Latrell Mitchell, James Tedesco and Liam Martin.
And while they were temporarily reduced to 12 men when Angus Crichton was sin-binned for an infringement on Chanel Harris-Tavita, they were still able to withstand several Samoa breaks before going further ahead when Cameron Murray went over in the left corner.
Brian To'o's try briefly raised hopes of a fightback from Matt Parish's team, but they were quickly snuffed out as Nathan Cleary and Cameron Munster cleverly combined to send Tedesco racing in on the angle into the left corner.
Stephen Crichton, the golden point hero against England in the semi-final, ensured a respectable scoreline for Samoa in their first World Cup final with a fine interception try for the second week running.
But it was not enough to prevent Australia from maintaining their stranglehold on the tournament as Mitchell went over in the closing moments to round off the scoring hours after the Jillaroos won the women's tournament for a record-equalling third time.
Samoa head coach Parish said: "We're disappointed with the result but I couldn't be prouder of the effort and commitment to the cause. We played a champion team and just ran out of juice. We just couldn't quite get close enough to put pressure on but I'm really proud of this group. They kept trying until the end."
Australia's men came into the tournament not having played an international since 2019, largely because of Covid restrictions.
And Tedesco, the player of the match, said: "It is pretty unbelievable. This group of blokes came over here six or seven weeks ago and we've got such a special bond. Covid has killed us for three years, not being able to play for our country, but we came here early and got along straight away.
"We created that connection from the start and wanted to work hard for each other."
Serial winners Australia prove too strong
The only surprise in yet another Australian success was that Josh Addo-Carr was unable to score what would have been a record 13th try of the tournament in the showpiece match.
However, he still played a key role for the green and golds, accelerating past four Samoan defenders to find his captain Tedesco supporting on the inside as Australia increased their lead after Mitchell had bundled over for the first try of the encounter.
And with a spring in their step and Samoa unable to make the most of some good early attacking positions, Australia clinically set about putting the final beyond their opponents' reach.
Addo-Carr said: "The record wasn't on my mind. My goal was to win the World Cup. We did it for everyone in Australia, for all our families. What a way to finish."
There was little let up in defence throughout and Meninga's team will leave England having conceded just 38 points over their six matches.
While much was made of the potential impact of Jarome Luai and Samoa's NRL contingent, they were largely nullified by Australia, who are simply serial winners when it comes to the World Cup.
And although 14 errors and a completion rate of just 68% suggests it was far from a flawless performance, they were ruthless and efficient when it counted.
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 20, 2022 21:49:52 GMT
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Post by BVADMIN on Nov 20, 2022 21:50:58 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Nov 20, 2022 23:00:10 GMT
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Post by SALFORD GIRL on Nov 22, 2022 18:48:32 GMT
Salford Red Devils RLFC
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๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐ฌ ๐จ
On Sunday, December 4th supporters can come down to the stadium and take part in a morning of festivities! ๐
More information can be found below...๐
๐ช #TogetherStronger | ๐ด๐น
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