Will a Salford phoenix club be able to contest 2026 season?

Salford’s rugby league club has a rich 150-year history. Recent years have been quite noteworthy, with the team reaching the Super League Grand Final in 2019 and the Challenge Cup final the following year. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham recently met with the Rugby Football League to discuss the potential re-emergence of a Salford Red Devils phoenix club in the Championship next season. However, protests against the current ownership have intensified as the 2025 season wraps up. With the 2026 season looming, there’s uncertainty about whether the necessary resources can be gathered to compete. Meanwhile, former CEO Chris Irwin is actively working with a consortium to try and save the club amid these challenges.

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