Salford Red Devils and Barrow Raiders Strengthen Partnership for 2025 Rugby League Season
In a move that aims to bolster player development, Salford Red Devils have announced that Championship outfit Barrow Raiders will serve as their dual-registration partners for the 2025 rugby league season. This follows the successful loan stint of 22-year-old forward Jamie Pye with the Raiders last term.
Pye, who made his Super League debut for the Red Devils towards the end of the 2024 campaign, played six games for Barrow last year, helping the club secure survival in the second tier and scoring his first senior try against Toulouse Olympique. The experience proved instrumental in Pye’s growth, leading him to pen his first professional contract with Salford’s first-team squad for the upcoming season.
“We have a very trusting relationship, and both clubs share the same family values that we want our players to be a part of.” – Paul Rowley, Salford Red Devils head coach
Recognizing the benefits of the arrangement, Super League side Salford have now opted to solidify their link with Barrow, allowing for greater player movement between the two clubs. This partnership, a common practice in rugby league, will enable Salford’s fringe players to gain valuable first-team experience and competitive game time in the Championship, aiding their development.
Barrow’s Excitement for the Renewed Collaboration
Barrow’s Director of Rugby, Andy Gaffney, echoed Rowley’s sentiments, adding:
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to link up with Salford ahead of the new season. Paul Rowley is one of my greatest friends in the game, and someone who Paul Crarey (Barrow head coach) and I have great admiration for, both from a professional and personal viewpoint. There is a lot of trust between the three of us, and I’m sure that the players who come in to bolster our group will be motivated to help us achieve real success in 2025.”
With this dual-registration agreement in place, both Salford Red Devils and Barrow Raiders will look to leverage their partnership to aid the development of their respective players and pursue success in the upcoming Super League and Championship campaigns.
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