Gil Dudson and Lucas Green made their debuts for Salford Red Devils and Bradford Bulls respectively, while Brad Dwyer continued to make his mark on his week-to-week loan at Leigh Leopards.
Dudson, whose return to the Red Devils on a season-long loan was confirmed on Wednesday, was one of just two recognised props in Paul Rowley’s 17 for the clash with Wigan Warriors on Thursday, meaning the Welshman played big minutes off the bench.
He made 57 metres in 10 carries and completed 21 tackles as Salford conceded two late tries to lose 22-12 to the defending Super League champions.
Playing in his first game at Bradford for a month, Green was likewise on the losing side.
He entered the game off the bench for Eamonn O’Carroll’s Bulls team, but they lost their Championship opening 42–12 against Wakefield Trinity, the team that was picked to win the promotion, headed by Daryl Powell, the man who handed him his senior Wire debut previous year.
Dwyer had a better weekend as Leigh defeated Hull 54–4 at the MKM Stadium, securing their first victory of 2024.
Robbie Mulhern’s first-half score was set up by the hooker, who leaped out of dummy-half and sent the prop crashing over from close range.
In his eight carries, he covered 16 tackles with success and sprinted for 87 metres.
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