Saints player banned for drug use

St Helens academy player Daniel Langtree has been banned for two years after testing positive for cocaine.

Langtree has also been released by the Super League club as a result of the suspension enforced by the Rugby Football League.

Saints chief executive Tony Colquitt has welcomed the ruling.

"We support the decision and hope it is a warning to players that taking drugs will result in them potentially losing their careers," he said.