Record defeat in Europe's top division in rugby league is under investigation
SALFORD, England — The most one-sided result in the history of Europe's top division in rugby league is subject to an investigation over whether the sport was brought 'into disrepute'.
Salford was thrashed 82-0 by St. Helens on Saturday in the opening round of the Super League, which currently contains teams from England and France.
Salford — from northwest England — decided to field a weakened lineup containing mostly young reserve players for the match because the club is under salary-cap restrictions by the Rugby Football League, the governing body for the English game. Those restrictions were kept in place despite Salford announcing the completion of a takeover by a new consortium after months of financial problems.
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