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Salford Red Devils Forfeit Wakefield Match Over Player Welfare Concerns

Salford failed to field a side for Round 22, prompting a likely 48-0 forfeit; its financial collapse has triggered welfare warnings, misconduct investigations, fan demonstrations.

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Overview

  • Salford Red Devils cancelled their Round 22 Super League fixture against Wakefield Trinity after failing to raise a team and citing significant concerns over player welfare.
  • The Rugby Football League Board will adjudicate the outcome under its Operational Rules, with precedent pointing to a 48-0 victory being awarded to Wakefield.
  • Financial turmoil since the February takeover by Dario Berta’s consortium has seen late wage payments, a winding-up petition, frozen accounts and directives from the RFL to sell key players.
  • Former COO Claire Bradbury has resigned alleging ownership urged inappropriate conduct to influence RFL relationships, and the club has launched a thorough internal investigation.
  • Supporters’ group The 1873 has planned a pre-match march and a 30-minute stadium walkout in protest as Salford City Council and regional leaders step up oversight of the club’s future.