We are delighted to confirm the double loan capture of Dan Russell and Tom Whitehead from Warrington Wolves.
The pair will be welcome additions to Paul Rowley’s team, with Russell joining on a season-long loan and Whitehead on a month-to-month loan deal.
As part of the deal, Sam Stone – who signed for the Club in late 2022 – has completed a permanent switch to Warrington.
Russell, a back-rower, has made 10 appearances for the Wire across the 2025 Betfred Super League and Challenge Cup competitions, scoring one try at home to Hull KR in late May.
The 29-year-old has also enjoyed NRL experience with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, where he made eight appearances, including a debut against the Canberra Raiders in 2023.
A Papua New Guinea international with 12 appearances for his country, Russell will add size and power to our forward line for the remainder of this season.
Saddleworth Rangers junior, Whitehead is also a back-rower who has made ten Super League appearances for the Wire following his senior debut against Salford in 2022.
Since then, he has enjoyed loan spells with numerous Betfred Championship sides; including Halifax Panthers, London Broncos and Widnes Vikings.
Both players will now link up with the Reds ahead of Sunday’s Round 15 meeting with Hull FC at the Salford Community Stadium.
Everyone at the Club would like to give Dan and Tom a warm welcome and look forward to seeing them put on the red shirt very soon.
