Tag: Rugby

On This Day – Salford Rugby played host to the first match under floodlights

Night fixtures are a common occurrence in any sport in 2018 but turn the clock back 140 years and history was being made in Salford as the first recorded rugby match to be played under floodlights took place on this day in 1878.

“A unique place in a unique team” – A retrospective on Swinton legend Frank Evans

Frank Evans, aka “Frankie Defan,” played his last game for Rugby League side Swinton Lions on this day 88 years ago, but his legend lives on across Salford.

Jackson Hastings rejoins the Devils. “His energy lifts people around him”

Jackson Hastings has rejoined the Salford Red Devils this season after the support of last season. Hastings hopes to lead Ian Watson’s side to victory.