Troubled Super League rugby team Salford Red Devils have been granted a further stay of execution after a winding up order against the club was adjourned for a second time.
The petition was initially adjourned in June after the club said they were confident of attaining a bridging loan in order to pay a tax bill of around £700,000 to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
It has been a bad season all-round for the Greater Manchester side, with a mass player exodus on the field, angry C-suite departures off it, late wage payments and a string of heavy defeats that have left the side currently sat at the bottom of the Super League table.
The club said in a statement published to its website after the latest adjournment:
“Following today’s HMRC hearing, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Courts for granting a further adjournment.
“This positive outcome is a vital step forward and allows Salford Red Devils to complete the remainder of our fixtures this season. It reflects the resilience of the club and the ongoing efforts taking place behind the scenes to secure its long-term future.
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“We also want to acknowledge the continued support from everyone connected to the club. Your backing—whether in the stands, in the community, or beyond—remains an important part of what keeps Salford moving forward.
“As we approach the final games of the season, we encourage everyone to get behind the team and help us finish strong—on and off the field.”
The Red Devil’s 2025 annus horribilis to date comes despite a 2024 campaign that saw boss Paul Rowley steer the side to respectable fourth-placed finish and a play-off spot, and an off-season takeover by a consortium led by Swiss businessman Dario Berta that many fans had hoped would usher in a bright new era and an end to the club’s financial woes.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham – a former President of the Rugby Football League – and Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett are among those keeping a close eye on the situation. Burnham promised last month that “Paul and I will do every single thing we can to protect one of the most historic names, not just in rugby league but in sport as a whole.”
The court today granted the club a further opportunity to secure the finances required to stay afloat and see out the rest of the 2025 Super League season, with the case expected to be heard again on October 29.
