We are delighted to confirm Ryan Brierley has been granted a three-month testimonial by the Rugby Football League.
Alongside his playing career, Brierley’s incredible service to the community, on and off the field will allow the chance for supporters to recognise one of our own, starting January 2026.
As part of the celebrations, Salford Red Devils will compete in Brierley’s testimonial game early next January, with full details to be confirmed soon.
The fullback has enjoyed a stellar 14-year-long professional career, where he has made over 300 appearances for club and country.
Growing up in the stands of the Willows, Brierley made his long-awaited move to Salford in 2022, fulfilling a boyhood dream.
Since his debut against Castleford Tigers, Brierley has made 77 appearances across three seasons, scoring 32 tries and becoming an integral part of Paul Rowley’s side.
In 2023, widely regarded as the best of Brierley’s career, he was awarded Coaches’ and Supporters’ Player of the Year at our annual awards evening.
On being granted his testimonial, Brierley has said: “I am delighted to be awarded a three-month testimonial.
“First of all, thank you to the RFL and stake holders for granting me this testimonial, it’s certainly humbling, and I feel very honoured to be in acceptance.
“Thank you to the staff and team mates at Salford Red Devils; to be awarded a testimonial at my childhood club is amazing and something I could have only dreamt of as a young fan.
“Most importantly, thanks to the Salford fans for all the support you have given me, I’ve always said you are my people, and I never want to let you down and I know you will support me greatly during this testimonial.
“Finally, thanks to my family for all the support throughout my career I wouldn’t have been able to achieve any of this without you.
“I look forward to sharing my testimonial plans in due course.”
Head Coach, Paul Rowley, has added: “Hasn’t time gone quickly. I signed Ryan from Castleford Tigers to Leigh nearly 15 years ago and that’s where our journey for him as a player and for me as a coach began.
“We have supported, trusted, encouraged, laughed and cried together ever since. I may have shouted at him once or twice too, but I’m allowed to, and it was only for his own good.
“From Leigh to Toronto and then home to Salford, Ryan has shared my vision and delivered it for me on the field time and time again on both sides of the Atlantic.
“I’ve seen him grow from a young boy chasing a dream into a successful athlete and the ultimate role model for aspiring young rugby players.
“I’m proud of Ryan and I hope our journey continues in rugby for years to come. Every player or coach will always tell you it’s about the people you meet and the memories you make and in that respect we have both been truly blessed.”
Everyone at the Club is thrilled to hear this news and would like to extend our congratulations to one of our own on his incredible playing career.