Salford RLFC new head coach Mike Grady has spoken for the first time after being confirmed to the role.
Grady, who most recently served as the assistant at Widnes Vikings before taking charge of Salford RLFC Women’s team, has been made head coach with former St Helens academy product Dave Hewitt appointed as his assistant.
The pair will lead the new-look Salford into the Championship season, which starts in just under two weeks with Salford hosting Oldham in the opening fixture on the evening of Friday, 16th January.
More announcements regarding players are expected to come with Salford moving fast, having confirmed Debeau Performance as their kit manufacturer and now appointed their head coach.
A club statement announced Grady’s appointment, reading: “Salford RLFC is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Grady as the club’s new Head Coach, effective immediately.
“Grady brings more than 12 years of rugby league coaching experience at both club and international levels, having held a variety of roles across the game.”
Mike Grady sends message to Salford RLFC fans
That statement also saw Grady speak on his new appointment with the 44-year-old saying: “It’s an honour to be given this opportunity to lead Salford RLFC.
“The professionalism, belief and sense of hope growing under the new ownership has motivated so many of us. We know this will be a challenging period, but we’ll be ready.
“I want to draw on the club’s proud heritage, tough to the core, full of heart, and committed to playing entertaining rugby that makes our fans proud.
“There will be players starting with us who have a real chance to make their mark. This is the beginning of something special.”
The club’s statement reiterated that, concluding: “Together, Grady and Hewitt will play a central part in shaping a new era for Salford RLFC: one built on belief, hard work, and a commitment to playing the kind of rugby the fans deserve.”
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We’re delighted to announce @MikeGrady04 as our new Head Coach, joined by Dave Hewitt as Assistant Coach 🔴⚫️
Experience. Energy. Belief.
Together, they’ll lead Salford RLFC into a new era of hard work, pride & exciting rugby. 🙌#SalfordRLFC #RiseAgainTogether #ForTheFans pic.twitter.com/U7cXAdzZFh
— Salford RLFC (@Salford_RLFC) January 5, 2026
