Sam Stone scored two tries as Salford held on to beat Castleford 26-22 and get their Super League season off the mark.
The Red Devils raced into an early 12-0 lead through tries from Stone and Amir Bourouh.
Castleford rallied before the break with tries from Sam Wood and Jack Broadbent getting them within two points but Nene MacDonald’s fine try on the stroke of half-time gave Salford breathing space.