The Rugby Football League (RFL) has launched a compliance investigation into Salford City Reds for fielding a reserve squad in their Betfred Super League opener against St Helens, which resulted in a record 82-0 loss. The investigation will assess whether the club breached operational rules, potentially leading to sanctions. Salford's decision to use a weakened squad, despite having available experienced players, drew criticism from rivals, with Warrington coach Sam Burgess calling it a "black mark on the competition." Salford has seven days to respond to the RFL's findings.