Friday 4 August 2017 16:32, UK
Widnes Vikings half-back Rangi Chase has been suspended from all training and playing activity after testing positive for cocaine.
The 31-year-old, who has represented England on eight occasions, will now miss the Vikings' next game against Warrington Wolves on Friday.
Widnes confirmed Chase's positive drugs test in a statement released on Wednesday night.
The statement read: "Widnes Vikings received notification from UK Anti-Doping and the Rugby Football League today that Rangi Chase tested positively for cocaine in a drugs test, following the recent fixture against Wakefield Trinity.
"As a consequence, under Rugby Football League anti-doping regulations, he has been suspended from all training and playing activity.
"The club fully respects this suspension and are currently reviewing this matter. There will be no further comment at this time."
