Wakefield’s Adam Walker has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine. The 26-year-old prop failed a drugs test after the Betfred Super League win at Widnes on 14 July. A statement from the club read: “Wakefield Trinity received notification from UK Anti-Doping and the Rugby Football League today that Adam Walker tested positively for cocaine in a drugs test, following the recent fixture against Widnes Vikings.”Widnes suspend Rangi Chase after positive test for cocaine Read moreWalker is the second rugby league player to test positive for the drug after Rangi Chase was suspended on Thursday by Widnes. Meanwhile, on the field, the Leeds coach, Brian McDermott, paid tribute to Stevie Ward after the home-grown star scored a hat-trick in the 32-16 win over the defending Super League champions, Wigan. In the Rugby League Qualifiers Super 8s Warrington enjoyed a 28-14 win away at Widnes.

Source: The Guardian August 04, 2017 23:44 UTC