It’s Sheens plus many more for Salford

Salford Red Devils have confirmed the appointment of Tim Sheens as director of rugby for the club, with the vetern tactician having signed a three-year deal at the club.

The club have also moved quickly on the recruitment front when it comes to players for next season, confirming a host of new signings.

St Helens forward Mark Flanagan, Widnes prop Phil Joseph, Huddersfield prop Craig Kopczak and Warrington half-back Gareth O’Brien will join Salford ready for 2016.

There are also new arrivals from Down Under, with North Queensland stand-off Robert Lui and Penrith Panthers prop Ben Murdoch-Masila joining.

Former London Broncos prop Olsi Krasniqi has also agreed a two-year deal after joining in June.

“The club has been working on a number of major signings in recent months and we are now in a position to make these announcements now our Super League status has been confirmed,” Sheens told his club’s official website.

“I have been greatly impressed by the desire and the commitment of these players to join the club and they are all very determined to develop their careers further as the club continues to build.”