Haslam joins City Reds

Chris (left) with Salford youth coach Alan Hunte.

 CHRIS Haslam has signed a two-year professional contract with Salford City Reds after impressing in the recent foundation games series.

The 16-year-old, who has only been playing rugby league for 18 months, was a key member of the Waterhead side which won consecutive divisional titles.

Standing at six feet five inches and weighing 15 stone, second row forward Haslam becomes the third signing Salford have made from Waterhead in a matter of months, following in the footsteps of team-mates Gareth Owen and Matty Fogerty to The Willows.