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Wakefield Trinity stalwart seals return to former club as Championship switch completed

Former Wakefield Trinity captain Matty Ashurst has sealed a return to a former club following his exit from Oldham RLFC. Ashurst has inked a new two-year deal at Salford RLFC, as he sees out the remainder of his career at…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:14 AM

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Matty Ashurst has signed a two-year contract to return to Salford RLFC following his exit from Oldham RLFC.
The transfer marks a return for the forward, who previously played 75 games for Salford from 2012 to 2014.
Ashurst previously made 230 appearances for Wakefield Trinity and captained them to Championship promotion in 2024.

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Former Wakefield Trinity captain Matty Ashurst has completed a return to Salford RLFC on a two-year contract following his departure from Oldham RLFC. The 36-year-old forward previously played for Salford between 2012 and 2014, making 75 appearances and scoring 12 tries, and is expected to see out the remainder of his playing career with the club.

Ashurst previously made his Super League debut with St Helens in 2009 before playing 230 games for Wakefield Trinity, where he captained the side to Championship promotion in 2024. His signing follows the departures of Kieran Dixon, Fin Yates, Owen Haldenby, and Danny Lynch from the Ryan Brierley-led Salford side.

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