Betfred Super League ... Match played on Sunday, 17th July 2022
Salford Red Devils 32 ... Catalans Dragons 6
Salford have not got a good record against the Dragons and the Dragons were expected to keep a top three league place after this match, which was played in summer weather of the type usually found in the Catalan region. The first half was well fought by both teams and Salford led 12-6 at half time, but then Salford had to defend strongly in the second half against strong Dragon's pressure, but also took the opportunity to attack. In the end, Salford won the try count 5 to 1, with Ken Sio scoring a hat-trick. This result keep the Salford league position improvement consolidated.
Betfred Super League ... Match played on Saturday, 23rd July 2022
Toulouse Olympique 11 ... Salford Red Devils 24
Another Salford match against the overseas teams in a week and Toulouse had won their three previous matches and had home advantage. Toulouse shaded the first half and were 9-6 at half-time, but Salford are also on a good run of form and their pressure told in the second half. Joe Burgess scored two tries as did Ken Sio (to add to the three he scored against Catalan Dragons last Sunday). Salford are now in 6th position.