Salford Red Devils wages late for second time

Salford Red Devils' win against Huddersfield Giants on 20 March was their first in Super League this season

Salford Red Devils have failed to pay players and staff on time for the second occcasion this season, as their financial issues continue.

The club had a tumultuous off-season and were granted an early payment of their 2025 revenue share before the current campaign had begun.

The Red Devils were taken over by a consortium led by Swiss investment banker Dario Berta on the eve of the season, but their issues have continued, leading to the RFL imposing a sustainability cap on the club which has affected team selection.

"As many will already know, our payroll wasn't delivered this morning as scheduled, despite assurances," the statement said.

"It remains a difficult situation for everyone at Salford Red Devils.

"Irrespective of this, we, as players and staff have continued to uphold our commitments with professionalism, ensuring the club remains competitive on and off the field. Now, we await the same level of commitment from those responsible for ensuring the stability of our organisation.

"The unwavering support of our fans and partners during this challenging time, is both humbling and inspiring, it makes all the difference to players and staff."

In his pre-match media commitments for Sunday's game against Wigan Warriors, boss Paul Rowley was defiant and said his squad's resolve would be unchanged by matters happening off the field.

Rowley admitted, however, that he would only have 15 players at his disposal for the fixture due to injuries and cap restrictions.

How have Salford Red Devils reached this stage?

• September 2024 - Salford Red Devils finish in fourth position in Super League, their highest finish in the Super League era, and reach the play-offs where they are defeated by Leigh Leopards

• November 2024 - Salford ask for an early payment of their 2025 revenues due to financial troubles. This is eventually granted three days later

• 15 January 2025 - With their financial troubles continuing into the new year, the RFL orders Salford to sell players

• 7 February 2025 - A takeover goes through on the eve of the season by a consortium led by businessman Dario Berta. Berta's group acquires 100% of the club subject to RFL approval with the new owners clearing the club's debt and pledging "additional significant investment for the future growth of the club"

• 13 February 2025 - Despite the takeover being agreed, with the club still under a sustainability cap, they face the prospect of fielding mostly reserve players for their season opener against St Helens

Kyle Feldt scores one of the 15 tries St Helens ran in against Salford in February

• 15 February 2025 - A heavily depleted Salford are thrashed 82-0 by Saints, the biggest winning margin in Super League history. They are placed under investigation by the RFL in the aftermath for their team selection

• 4 March 2025 - The sustainability cap is lifted however it is later reinstated as financial issues continue to plague the club's start to the campaign

• 6 March 2025 - With wages for February still due, they are eventually paid on the eve of their game against Castleford - a match which results in another defeat

• 13 March 2025 - Talismanic half-back Marc Sneyd leaves the club to join Warrington, beginning an exodus of crucial squad players including Brad Singleton and Tim Lafai

• 20 March 2025 - Salford seal their first Super League win of the season as they put in an impressive performance to beat Huddersfield Giants

• 26 March 2025 - Boss Paul Rowley tells the media he has only 15 players available for Sunday's Super League fixture against Wigan Warriors with seven injured and three further players fit but unavailable due to cap restrictions