WARRINGTON Wolves' Super League rivals Salford Red Devils have been found guilty by an independent tribunal of breaching the RFL operational rules and salary cap regulations.

The breach concerns contractual arrangements made with three players in 2014 and 2015, says a statement issued by RFL chiefs.

"The tribunal, chaired by His Honour, Judge Peter Charlesworth, found that Salford had committed a serious breach of the rules including exceeding the finite salary limit of £1.825 million in 2014," continues the statement.

"As a result the tribunal decided that the club should be fined £5,000 and deducted six points. The points deduction will be imposed immediately.

"The tribunal also found Salford not guilty of a number of offences concerning contractual arrangements with two players.

"The club have 14 days from receipt of the written reasons for the decision in which to lodge an appeal."

Salfiord drop from eighth to 11th as a result of the points deduction, staying ahead of bottom club Huddersfield Giants on points difference.