CLARIFICATION: An earlier version of this story featured a photo of Bradford Bulls coach, Mark Dunning. We would like to make it clear that Mr Dunning had no involvement in this case and apologise for the use of his picture.

RUGBY league player and former Bradford Bulls trialist, Ryan Forshaw, has been banned from all sport for three years by UK Anti-Doping after he tested positive for two banned substances.

Half-back Forshaw, 22, triggered a rule violation through an out-of-competition urine sample in February 2022, while contracted to Rochdale Hornets.

He admitted the use of anabolic agents 19-norandrosterone and metandienone, and received a reduced three-year ban.

The ban started on 6 May and will expire on 5 May, 2025.

"Anabolic agents such as these are prohibited in sport at all times," UKAD director of operations Pat Myhill said.

"Athletes are reminded under the principle of strict liability, that they are solely responsible for what goes into their bodies.

"Players who choose to use anabolic agents in sport, let their teammates down and put their health and career at serious risk."