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    CHRIS BATES LEAVES HIS POSITION AS HEAD COACH OF SALFORD REDS WOMAN'S SQUAD

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    Salford Red Devils have thanked Chris Bates for his work with the team which has made huge progress during his time as Head Coach for the women's team.

    Chris Bates who has been Head Coach for Salford Red Devils Women’s squad since 2022, has left his position following the conclusion of their 2023 Betfred Women’s Super League 2 campaign.

    During his tenure Salford's wonderful She Devil' have seen a huge period of growth in just two years.

    In the clubs inaugural season, the women’s side captured the Championship League Leaders’ Shield alongside the League Cup and earned a much deserved promotion to Super League.

    During 2023, the team beat Castleford Tigers and Bradford Bulls twice on their way to securing a fourth place finish – meaning playoff rugby league.

    Reflecting on his time at the club, Bates has said:

    “It has been a really hard decision to step back from my role with the women’s team at Salford.

    “I am really proud of the group and the work we’ve done to get to where we are now, but it’s clear that to push and reach the heights that the group are capable of, they need more time than I can give them currently with work commitments and a young family.

    “I’d like to thank Matt, Dawn, Marce, Harry and Paul for all the help and support, I’ve absolutely loved my time at the club, and I can’t wait to see how they go next season!”

    Managing Director, Paul King has added: 

    "Chris has been a fantastic servant to Salford Red Devils and leaves our club with the absolute best wishes.

    “He has achieved so much in his time here; leading the women’s team to our first piece of silverware, topping the Championship, and earning promotion to Super League.

    “It gave me great pride to see our girls compete at such a high level this season and I know they will continue to do the same going forward.

    “With the current restructure of women’s rugby league, this gives a new Head Coach a clean slate to implement their own ideas and earn promotion back to Super League – which is ultimately our main goal.”

    With 2024 just around the corner, the club are still actively looking for a new Head Coach.





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