The Rugby Football League has launched a compliance investigation into Salford’s decision to set up a reserve team at the Betfred Super League in St. Helens, which they lost with an 82-0 competition record.
The investigation may result in Salford charged with a violation of operational rules, which if proven will expose the club to a series of possible sanctions.
A statement released on Monday read: “RFL has contacted Salford the Red Devils today to confirm that a compliance investigation will begin to consider the circumstances of their team’s election for Saturday Betfred Super League in St Helens, and if they have brought the sport to disrespect. “
Due to the restrictions on the salary lids, the Red Devils were denied the use of a number of elderly players for the match, but Chairman Paul Rowley still chose not to start with other members, the most experienced team available.
The Saints 15-proofing Rompa was the largest winning margin in the history of Super League and attracted criticism from rivals, including Warrington Sam Burgess coach that he had compromised the integrity of the competition.
RFL chiefs met on Monday morning and determined that the club may have a chance to respond to a possible violation of competition rules, which require each club “always have a team of sufficient players to meet his obligations in all races. “
Salford announced the completion of a receipt on Friday, but it is understood that the details must be completed enough for RFL to raise their current limitations.
By stopping further developments, they could find themselves under the same limitations for their next match against Leeds on Saturday.
Salford Rowley’s boss said after losing the saints that he was told that he could not use any of the players who had filed against the Midlands hurricanes in the challenge cup, and that he chose not to name a mix of youth and experience.
Salford’s Red Devils have seven days to respond to Rugby Football League
“I don’t think it’s the right thing to do,” he said.
Salford’s team’s selection was widely criticized by Burgess describing the situation as “a black sign in the competition” after his team’s victory in Huddersfield on Sunday.
Salford, who have seven days to answer, were not immediately available for comment.
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